Favourite mythologies and beliefs
Im curious as to find what peoples favourite mythological sects and belief systems are, i personally am partial to the ancient egyptian pantheon,but for more modern times i would have to say midian,to be one of the breed and live without judgement and persecution sounds divine
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Permalink Reply by Sean's Inferno on -
I always found the really old belief systems to be very interesting, notably Sumerian cultures. The things they would get up to back in the day are really quite interesting - we haven't changed all that much! I've always wanted to see a film wherein the lives of some Sumerian tribes are depicted and use it as a metaphor for contemporary life (even in the "civilized" world). Sumerian mythology was also pretty fun to read about.
Aside from that, Ancient Egypt is also pretty interesting, as were the Aztecs. I also read up a lot about the beliefs of isolated cultures like those in Papua New Guinea who still practice cannibalism. The film Cannibal Holocaust, despite being wonderfully gory, raises a good point about who the real savages are, the cannibals themselves, or the American media crew who go there with the deliberate intention of exploiting them for personal gain.
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Permalink Reply by Baphomet De'sade on -
Ah the sumerian belief system and myths are quite interesting,its also quite interesting when your cross referncing them to other civilisations of the same time era,the mayans sumerians inkas and aztecs all have some very coincidal beliefs and ways of living, but i find egyptology the most facinating because they were so technologically advanced for their time and the intrigue and mystery of how the obtained that technology lures me in
Sean's Inferno said:I always found the really old belief systems to be very interesting, notably Sumerian cultures. The things they would get up to back in the day are really quite interesting - we haven't changed all that much! I've always wanted to see a film wherein the lives of some Sumerian tribes are depicted and use it as a metaphor for contemporary life (even in the "civilized" world). Sumerian mythology was also pretty fun to read about.
Aside from that, Ancient Egypt is also pretty interesting, as were the Aztecs. I also read up a lot about the beliefs of isolated cultures like those in Papua New Guinea who still practice cannibalism. The film Cannibal Holocaust, despite being wonderfully gory, raises a good point about who the real savages are, the cannibals themselves, or the American media crew who go there with the deliberate intention of exploiting them for personal gain.
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Permalink Reply by Sean's Inferno on
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Indeed, but that's only because the concept of a "historian" wasn't really around until Socrates and Plato came on the scene in Greece (re: Ancient Egypt). I'm sure there are quite simple ways in which they were so technologically advanced (most likely involving thousands and thousands of slaves!)
Baphomet De'sade said:Ah the sumerian belief system and myths are quite interesting,its also quite interesting when your cross referncing them to other civilisations of the same time era,the mayans sumerians inkas and aztecs all have some very coincidal beliefs and ways of living, but i find egyptology the most facinating because they were so technologically advanced for their time and the intrigue and mystery of how the obtained that technology lures me in
Sean's Inferno said:I always found the really old belief systems to be very interesting, notably Sumerian cultures. The things they would get up to back in the day are really quite interesting - we haven't changed all that much! I've always wanted to see a film wherein the lives of some Sumerian tribes are depicted and use it as a metaphor for contemporary life (even in the "civilized" world). Sumerian mythology was also pretty fun to read about.
Aside from that, Ancient Egypt is also pretty interesting, as were the Aztecs. I also read up a lot about the beliefs of isolated cultures like those in Papua New Guinea who still practice cannibalism. The film Cannibal Holocaust, despite being wonderfully gory, raises a good point about who the real savages are, the cannibals themselves, or the American media crew who go there with the deliberate intention of exploiting them for personal gain.
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Permalink Reply by Inhuman Affliction on -
i loved that movie..
Look what movies are being made into now..
Sean's Inferno said:I always found the really old belief systems to be very interesting, notably Sumerian cultures. The things they would get up to back in the day are really quite interesting - we haven't changed all that much! I've always wanted to see a film wherein the lives of some Sumerian tribes are depicted and use it as a metaphor for contemporary life (even in the "civilized" world). Sumerian mythology was also pretty fun to read about.
Aside from that, Ancient Egypt is also pretty interesting, as were the Aztecs. I also read up a lot about the beliefs of isolated cultures like those in Papua New Guinea who still practice cannibalism. The film Cannibal Holocaust, despite being wonderfully gory, raises a good point about who the real savages are, the cannibals themselves, or the American media crew who go there with the deliberate intention of exploiting them for personal gain.
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Permalink Reply by Sean's Inferno on
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Mm. What annoys me even more is remakes.
I believe they're remaking Cannibal Holocaust as well =(
There was a recent vampire film from Sweden called "Let The Right One In" (if you haven't seen it, check it out, it's on DVD in America) and the rights for an English-language remake were bought before it was even released theatrically. Now this film is pretty subtle in its approach, yet the director of the abomination that is Cloverfield is signed on to direct the remake ... d'oh! The director of the original put it very well when he said something along the lines of, "Surely the idea of remaking a movie is to take movies that weren't very good and make them better, not take already good movies and just water them down".
But that's besides the point, sorry Baphomet!
DarknessIncarnate said:i loved that movie..
Look what movies are being made into now..
Sean's Inferno said:I always found the really old belief systems to be very interesting, notably Sumerian cultures. The things they would get up to back in the day are really quite interesting - we haven't changed all that much! I've always wanted to see a film wherein the lives of some Sumerian tribes are depicted and use it as a metaphor for contemporary life (even in the "civilized" world). Sumerian mythology was also pretty fun to read about.
Aside from that, Ancient Egypt is also pretty interesting, as were the Aztecs. I also read up a lot about the beliefs of isolated cultures like those in Papua New Guinea who still practice cannibalism. The film Cannibal Holocaust, despite being wonderfully gory, raises a good point about who the real savages are, the cannibals themselves, or the American media crew who go there with the deliberate intention of exploiting them for personal gain.
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Permalink Reply by Rev. Fenriz Ulven on -
I am fascinated of the vikings myths & beliefs...I follow it to some extent-making sacrifice to the olden God's & such...No life-sacrifice though,i value life too much.I rather sacrifice thing's that mean a lot to me...
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Permalink Reply by Baphomet De'sade on
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Ah i was quite hoping someone would bring up the viking or norse beliefs and mythologies,it is something i yearn to learn more about,i find them a very fascinating people
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Permalink Reply by Rev. Fenriz Ulven on
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I get 'ya...Wicked fuckers,hehe
Baphomet De'sade said:Ah i was quite hoping someone would bring up the viking or norse beliefs and mythologies,it is something i yearn to learn more about,i find them a very fascinating people
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Permalink Reply by Baphomet De'sade on
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And they had some pretty brutal weapons and battle tactics ^^
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Permalink Reply by DARK DREAMER on -
I am not much in the mood to post a long answer for some reason.
Sorry. I usually am more conversative.
Welcome to the site by the way. Nice name,...I assume you must have read about the Marquis de Sade...
For me, I enjoy mysteries/controversies in history, development of religion, which could fall under the category of mythologies, I suppose...like the lost gospels, paganism, and the rise of Christianity and it's societal influences throughout time. Also, I have always felt drawn to eastern cultures/beliefs, but I won't go into all that right now.
I will list 2 of my favorite reads about how Christian orthodoxy came to be~
Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas
The Origin of Satan: How Christians Demonized Jews, Pagans, and Heretics
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Permalink Reply by Rev. Fenriz Ulven on
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Yeah,we had...
Baphomet De'sade said:And they had some pretty brutal weapons and battle tactics ^^
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Permalink Reply by Jason on -
I studied most Pantheons closely Norse & Greek & not just for the romance but to the way Scandinavian or Greek's lived. Out of all Scandinavia has been my favourite to understand Middenheim & the sects of both Valnir & Aesir Deities. As I was always brought up with the Greek Pantheon & after all named after the captain of the Argonauts.
As a Pagan I have also written in my will but don't know if the state will let me be burnt on a pyre with to gold coins for safe passage to the underworld.
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