I know very little about you. I met your girl. She’s funny and sweet, a little awkward, but that’s perfect for me. She spoke very highly of you, but something changed which scared her away. I think it was because you loved her. I love her too, and I did the same thing you did. … Continue reading Dear Howard
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Unique Christmas Traditions Across the Globe
Christmas is coming... And with that comes a myriad of different ways to celebrate it. Around the world, people partake in extraordinary traditions that are not common at all in the US where I am from. It was a great pleasure to discover these and I hope you enjoy them too. Mari Lwyd This is … Continue reading Unique Christmas Traditions Across the Globe
The Cynocephaly! Werewolves? Lycans? Dogmen? What the hell?! Part 5
Who are the Cynocephaly? I was listening to a podcast, and it mentioned a race of dog-headed men, known as the Cynocephali or Cynocephaly. I've been curious ever since that podcast, and I have been looking around for information. What I've found is in these previous posts about werewolf type creatures. The Cynocephali, however, have … Continue reading The Cynocephaly! Werewolves? Lycans? Dogmen? What the hell?! Part 5
The Cynocephaly! Werewolves? Lycans? Dogmen? What the hell?! Part 4
Now I'd like to get into the DIFFERENCE between Lycans and werewolves, which honestly I thought were the same thing. I guess I can blame Underworld for blurring the lines. But Kate Beckinsale is hot, so I can forgive them. So let's look at the differences. Werewolves (pop culture): Killed by silver. Preferably a silver … Continue reading The Cynocephaly! Werewolves? Lycans? Dogmen? What the hell?! Part 4
The Cynocephaly! Werewolves? Lycans? Dogmen? What the hell?! Part 3
Odin’s men [berserkers and úlfheðnar] went armor-less into battle and were as crazed as dogs or wolves and as strong as bears or bulls. They bit their shields and slew men, while they themselves were harmed by neither fire nor iron. This is called “going berserk.”--The Ynglinga Saga The Vikings were considered some of the most ferocious fighters in … Continue reading The Cynocephaly! Werewolves? Lycans? Dogmen? What the hell?! Part 3
