#ring theory

[saltedcaramela]

So I was reading an article about Z’s appearance at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards, as you do, and stumbled upon this little gem.

Russian wedding what you say???

The triple rolling ring aka the Russian wedding ring aka the Cartier Trinity ring 😵‍💫

So yes. Z wore 2 wedding rings yesterday.

[nabi-unveiled]

I'm gonna need one of these powerful, royal men to carry poison in their ring...

or use it as a secret key to some special chamber...

or something.

Otherwise, what's the point of the frequency we have close-ups of these big ass rings?

I know it's about their position, and I know they're color-coded. So are their suits. So are their lapel pins. The point stands -> we're getting a lot of close-ups of the rings/hands.

Interestingly, blue shark guy HAS a ring. But I don't remember a close up of it. I could have missed it though. I was working simultaneously. His hand with the ring definitely doesn't show in this scene where the other two rings were prominently featured. And he wears his on the left hand instead of right like everyone else.

Really, I'm just wishing. It'd be fun for them to do something at least vaguely interesting with them.

I started to reblog, but I'm just going to edit. For those curious, here are shots from episode 2:

Phoenix Clan wears their ring on on the third finger of their right hand. It says "adorned with gems", but really their flag is adorned with flowers. I'm just not certain exactly which flower yet. However, rising from the ashes can always mean a lot, and has strong implications for our princess that wasn't initially allowed to compete.

Ava wears gloves in the first throne room scene in episode 3. Her hands are uncovered and ring free in the second when she declares her intention to join the competition.

Venomous Snake Clan wears their ring on the fourth finger of their right hand JUST like the King. This is also the clan with the thorny rose that deals in diamonds. For the record, this snake can represent danger and authority. BUT it can also be considered a good omen in some cultures including at least some parts of Thailand. It's typically based on how they are treated. Which could have interesting implications for Prince Ramil.

For the record, Ramil wears multiple rings in both throne room scenes in episode 3. One on the second finger of his left hand. One on the middle finger of his right hand.

Shark Clan, guardian of the seas, doesn't wear his ring on the right hand. I think it's on the third finger of his left hand. They also have precious pearls and an asterism (star pattern) associated with a protective crocodile that represents "doing good in life" within their flag.

However, his ring is almost always hidden.This could be that he's humble/not flaunting his power OR it could mean that he has a hidden agenda.

And our Golden Horse Clan with crossed swords wears his ring on his pointer finger. Obviously, a fight for power is incoming. And as I don't trust the King AT ALL. I would wager they've used violence in the past. Khanin will also be fighting to keep his own identity and probably clashing with tradition.

Khanin did not wear a ring in either throne room scene in episode 3.

🤔 Does how they wear their rings mean anything? I don't know. But it might.

[indigovigilance]

Angel Pinky Rings

I'm going to get strangely obsessed with finger jewelry for a moment.

Please do not ask Neil Gaiman to confirm or deny.

Before the Beginning, Aziraphale doesn't have a ring:

...then after the Beginning, he does:

...which he wears continuously for the rest of the story:

Archangel Michael

doesn't have a ring in Book of Job:

and then they do:

Uriel does:

...even Saraqael does:

...and Sandolphon:

...but not the Supreme Archangel

not in Book of Job:

and neither before Armageddidn't:

nor after:

...and not the 37th Order Scrivener:

Originally I thought the rings might denote rank, but Gabriel not having a ring throws a wrench in that.

Left vs. Right

Every angel that wears a ring wears it on their left hand (everyone except Saraqael wears it on their pinky, who wears it on their ring finger) except for Aziraphale, who consistently wears his pinky ring on his right hand. Furthermore, the style of each ring appears to be unique; we don't usually get a very good look at them (or at least I don't, I have kind of crappy hardware) but the differing styles seem to be meaningful to the individual. Putting it on the left may indicate that it has a negative connotation; the fact that Aziraphale's ring is on the right sets him apart.

Protecting the Ring

Additionally, all the angels that have rings, when they fold their hands, tend to cover up their ring-bearing hand, almost protectively:

Semi-Rational Theory

The rings are vessels of memory: they are only worn by angels who have transgressed against God's will, and are worn forever after as a symbol of the covenant made between the Creator and the Servant. They dump the memories of their transgressions into the ring so that their minds are made clean, but carry the mark of their prior sin with them for the rest of time. Much like a rainbow, it serves as a promise that the transgressor will never transgress again. The angels protect it because, consciously or not, they know that this ring contains a part of themselves, and it is both precious and shameful.

Absolutely Irrational Theory

Aziraphale wears his ring on his right hand because it doesn't fit on his left. That's because it's not actually his ring; it is Angel!Crowley's, and he is keeping it safe for them. Crowley and/or Aziraphale might not even know anymore that that is what it is, but by some pact between them made before the Fall, it is in Aziraphale's stewardship to keep safe until such time as Crowley can safely have his memories restored.

Again: Please do not ask Neil Gaiman to confirm or deny.

EDIT: MAGGIE HAS A PINKIE RING

This bish is sus AF

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If you would like to reblog, please reblog from this repost with additional content and references.

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To read more of my original content on erasure theory:

Jimbriel, Satan, the Book of Life, and what it means for Crowley

The Erasure of Human!Metatron

Baraqiel and Azazel

or, my first and my most popular post to date:

A Nightingale Sang in 1941

[hihumi-dayo]

​⚠️ WARNING: RESIDENT EVIL REQUIEM LEAKS / RUMORS ⚠️

​This post contains potential spoilers regarding Leon S. Kennedy. Please proceed only if you are okay with leaked information. ​(Click "Read More" for the full vent...

​I honestly can’t stop spiraling since I saw the rumors about Leon wearing a ring on his left ring finger... 💍😭 Ever since then, every single day has been so scary for me. ​I’ve seen the debates on ResetEra—some say it’s just a "smart ring," others argue about who he would marry (Ada? Claire? Ashley?), and some hope it’s just "open to interpretation" for us Yume-joshi fans. ​But to be honest? I feel like him getting married out of nowhere is just... impossible. And if they don't mention it in the main game but reveal it in a DLC later, it feels like they’re just trying to spark controversy for marketing. It makes me so frustrated and anxious. ​If there are any fellow Yume-joshi out there who are reading this after the game’s release... please, tell me your positive thoughts. How are you dealing with this? I just want to believe in the Leon I’ve loved since 1998.🥺

[mathematikerin-freyja]

Does anyone else find it slightly scandalous that you can obtain a meaningfully useful theory of infinitesimals just by constructing rings of the form k[ε]/ε²? I find it scandalous.

[acid-lich]

A story in 2 parts, it was supposed* to be 3 but I ran out of time before my homework was due.

This story is obviously running on top of the proof that a polynomial ring over a field is the integral closure of itself.

*supposed to by my brain, these weren’t required with my proof but imagine if they were.

[roachliquid]

Genuinely, if you ever find yourself feeling envy about a (described or perceived) aspect of someone else's oppression, leave them out of it.

You can have those feelings. You can even talk about them - on your own time, with people who aren't directly suffering from the thing that you envy, or have indicated a genuine interest in discussing the topic (at an appropriate time; not when they're venting about their own problems).

Like. This isn't 4D rocket science, you know? It's a fairly basic social skill: don't say things that are liable to hurt the person you're talking to. Whether they're currently sharing their feelings, or the topic is just about something that is liable to be uncomfortable for them, don't just volunteer information that contradicts their feelings. It's the "um, actually" of sharing opinions.

I find it really concerning how easy it is for a lot of people to just throw social skills to the wind when they encounter someone low in society's hierarchy. As if trans women, PoC, etc. owe us acceptance and validation for every little thing that crosses our minds, lest we otherwise be forced to wallow in the terror that our thoughts might be Problematic.

But people don't owe you absolution or acceptance or whatever it is you're looking for - especially for opinions that 1: have nothing to do with them specifically in the first place and 2: you're asking them to vouch for at the expense of their own feelings.

And yeah, I know a lot of people aren't even thinking it this far through. Some of us are "just sharing", don't mean anything by it, etc. For you folks, it's time to brush up on ring theory to understand just why these comments are so inappropriate.

[more-mathematics-mor-lam]

Getting all wound up on localization