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by: Wish Fire
Saint Gothic
- **King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table** – A legendary British king, famous for his sword Excalibur and his quest for justice.
- **The Emperor's New Clothes** – A vain ruler is tricked into parading through town in "invisible" clothes—until a child calls out the truth.
- **King Midas** – A greedy king wishes that everything he touches turns to gold, only to learn that his newfound power is more of a curse.
- **Sleeping Beauty** – A king and queen desperately try to save their daughter from a terrible curse placed by an offended fairy.
- **King Thrushbeard** – A spoiled princess mocks a kind-hearted king, only to later find herself at his mercy after a humbling lesson in pride.
The tale of King Midas originates from **Greek mythology**, specifically from the **Dionysiac cycle of legends**. Midas was a **king of Phrygia**, a region in what is now modern-day Turkey. His story was first elaborated in **Athenian satyr plays** and later became widely known through classical works like **Ovid’s Metamorphoses**.
The myth tells of Midas being granted the ability to turn everything he touched into gold by the god **Dionysus**, after showing kindness to the satyr **Silenus**. However, when his food and even his daughter turned to gold, he realized his mistake and was freed from the curse by bathing in the **Pactolus River**, which was said to have gained its golden sands from this event.
Midas is also famous for another myth in which he judged a musical contest between **Apollo and Pan**. When he sided with Pan, Apollo punished him by giving him **donkey ears**, which he tried to hide under a turban.
The myth of King Midas has had a profound influence on culture and art, serving as a timeless cautionary tale about greed, consequence, and redemption. Here are some key ways it has shaped creative expression:
- **Literature & Philosophy** – The story has been retold in works like **Ovid’s Metamorphoses**, reinforcing themes of materialism and human folly. Writers and philosophers have used Midas as an allegory for the dangers of unchecked desire.
- **Visual Arts** – Renaissance painters and Baroque sculptors depicted Midas in dramatic scenes, often emphasizing his moment of regret. His transformation of objects into gold has been a popular subject in classical and modern art.
- **Popular Culture** – The phrase **“Midas touch”** has entered everyday language, referring to an uncanny ability to generate wealth or success—though often with an ironic undertone.
- **Modern Adaptations** – Films, novels, and even comic books have reimagined Midas, sometimes portraying him as a tragic figure or a symbol of corporate greed.
The myth remains relevant today, reminding us that true wealth lies not in possessions but in the people and experiences that bring joy. Would you like to explore a specific artistic interpretation of Midas?
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"Agency" can have different meanings depending on the context. Here are a few common definitions:
- **Personal agency:** The ability of an individual to make choices and take actions independently. It’s about having control over one’s own decisions and life.
- **Business agency:** A company or organization that provides specific services, such as advertising, travel, or talent management.
- **Legal agency:** The relationship in which one person (the agent) is authorized to act on behalf of another (the principal), like in a real estate transaction.
- **Government agency:** A public institution responsible for overseeing and regulating a specific area, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The term "Goth agency" doesn't have a widely recognized definition, but if we break it down, it could refer to the ability of individuals within the Goth subculture to express themselves, make choices, and shape their identity through fashion, music, and philosophy. Goth culture is deeply rooted in themes of introspection, individuality, and artistic expression, often embracing dark aesthetics and melancholic beauty.
Are you thinking about Goth agency in a specific context, like personal identity, fashion, or community influence?
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The financial and housing instability associated with incarceration can create additional stress and make it harder for children to thrive
Children of incarcerated parents may face challenges in accessing resources like tutoring, counseling, and childcare due to economic hardship
The negative effects of parental incarceration can extend into adulthood, potentially limiting a child's opportunities and perpetuating a cycle of disadvantage
Toxic stress, especially when a parent is incarcerated, can negatively impact mental and physical health, potentially leading to conditions like asthma
Incarceration can lead to emotional and financial stress at home, increasing the risk of cognitive and social difficulties
School-age children may also experience peer teasing or ostracism as a result of their parent's incarceration
Children with incarcerated parents are more likely to have trouble in school, including lower grades and higher rates of suspension and dropout.
Exposure to multiple adverse childhood experiences, including incarceration, can increase the risk of severe depression and other issues in adulthood
Antisocial behavior, including criminal acts and dishonesty, is a common consequence of parental incarceration.
Children with incarcerated parents are more likely to experience behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, and learning disabilities.
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Incarceration of a parent significantly impacts children, leading to increased behavioral problems, mental health issues, and educational difficulties. These negative consequences can persist into adulthood, affecting various aspects of the child's life
So the effects of people being incarcerated will effect the kids and their future generations as well
*a generational curse
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A tiger fails to become human, unlike the bear (Ungnyeo). Tiger spirits are more common in southern Korean tales but could appear in North Korean folklore near Mount Baekdu.
Tiger Spirits (Horangi): Tigers, revered in Korean folklore, occasionally appear as shape-shifting spirits or guardians, especially in mountain myths. For example, in the Dangun myth
Wolves were once widespread in Korea, including the northern regions now part of North Korea, but they’re nearly extinct today.
Gwisin (Ghosts)
King Wiman (also spelled Weiman or Wei Man in Chinese) was a historical figure who ruled Wiman Joseon, a later phase of the ancient Korean state of Gojoseon, from approximately 194 BCE to 108 BCE
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North Korea’s modern borders don’t fully align with Gojoseon’s territory, which extended into Manchuria, but the Yellow Sea coast remains a shared geographical link.
By the 4th–2nd century BCE, historical records (e.g., Chinese Shiji) describe Gojoseon as a more structured state under King Wiman, with a capital possibly near modern Pyongyang. It fell to the Han Dynasty in 108 BCE, marking the end of Gojoseon
Gojoseon’s territory included areas near the Yellow Sea, particularly the Yalu River basin and Korea Bay, which are part of North Korea’s modern western coastline. The Yellow Sea facilitated trade and cultural exchange with neighboring regions, including early Chinese states.
Artifacts like dolmens, bronze daggers, and pottery from this period support the existence of a sophisticated culture.
2333 BCE:founding year is legendary, derived from later Korean chronicles, and symbolizes the deep antiquity of Korean civilization. It’s not archaeologically verified but holds immense cultural weight, especially in North Korea, where Dangun is revered as a national ancestor.
Hwanung descended to earth near Mount Baekdu (on the modern North Korea-China border), and Dangun established Gojoseon with its capital at Asadal (location uncertain, possibly near Pyongyang or Liaoning, China).
According to Korean mythology, recorded in texts like the Samguk Yusa (13th century), Gojoseon was founded by Dangun, the son of Hwanung (a heavenly prince) and a bear-turned-woman named Ungnyeo
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Gojoseon (or Ancient Joseon) is considered the first Korean state in legend, traditionally said to have been founded in ~2333 BCE by Dangun Wanggeom, a mythical figure in Korean folklore
Yellow Sea lies on the continental shelf of the East Asian margin, part of the Eurasian Plate. Its formation began in the late Mesozoic to early Cenozoic era (roughly 66–23 million years ago) as tectonic rifting and subsidence created shallow basins between
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the Korean Peninsula and the Chinese mainland. The region was shaped by the collision of the Indian Plate with Eurasia, which influenced East Asia’s tectonic framework.
Yellow jade, often nephrite or jadeite with a yellowish hue, is a culturally significant gemstone in East Asia, including Korea, and its geological formation ties to specific processes.
Jadeite: A sodium aluminum silicate, rarer and harder, with yellow shades from iron or other trace elements. Jadeite is less common in yellow but highly value
Nephrite: A calcium magnesium silicate, often found in metamorphic rocks. Yellow nephrite results from iron or manganese impurities.
the Korean Peninsula, is much younger, roughly 6,000–10,000 years old, shaped by post-glacial sea-level rise.
Legends might say the sea’s golden waves were born when a dragon (perhaps an Imoogi) wept for harmony, its tears mingling with the Yalu’s silt.
Haesindang, the sea god, who shaped the waters to cradle the peninsula.
along North Korea’s coast, took its modern form about 6,000–10,000 years ago due to rising sea levels after the last Ice Age, though its geological foundations date back tens of millions of years. Its silt-rich waters, shaped by rivers like the
Yalu, are a younger feature, accumulating significantly over the past 2 million years. In folklore, the sea’s creation might be attributed to divine spirits like Haesindang, echoing its recent emergence in human memory.
The Yellow Sea’s geological history is tied to the broader tectonic and sedimentary processes of East Asia
Mugwort and Jangseung: Mugwort is a sacred plant in Korean shamanism, used for purification, while jangseung totems are village guardians, symbolizing protection and spiritual presence.
Han: The concept of Han, a deep-seated Korean sentiment of sorrow, resilience, and hope, is woven into Soo-Min’s chant, grounding the tale in cultural emotion.
Jade Pearl and Haesindang: The pearl, blessed by Haesindang (a sea deity in Korean coastal folklore), is a sacred object, common in myths where treasures restore balance. Jade symbolizes purity and harmony in Korean culture.
Mudang and Shamanism: Soo-Min, a young shaman, reflects Korea’s shamanistic traditions, where mudangs mediate between humans and spirits through rituals like chanting and drumming. Her role emphasizes spiritual connection to nature.
Gumiho: The nine-tailed fox spirit guarding the pearl draws on the gumiho, a shape-shifting creature often portrayed as malevolent but capable of compassion. Her aquatic form ties her to the sea’s mythology
Yong-Gam is a water-dwelling dokkaebi, a mythical trickster spirit in Korean folklore, often depicted as mischievous but capable of benevolence. Here, he’s a guardian of the sea, reflecting the Korean belief in spirits inhabiting natural places.
The serpent-dragon in Korea Bay is an Imoogi, a creature from Korean myth that aspires to become a full dragon through centuries of good deeds or divine favor, symbolizing ambition and transformation.
Mountain gods (Sansin), water spirits, shape-shifting creatures like gumiho (nine-tailed foxes), and the importance of balance (yin-yang).
North Korea’s western coastline, about 1,000 kilometers, faces the Yellow Sea, with key ports like Nampo facilitating trade and military activities. The Yalu River, forming part of the North Korea-China border,
empties into the Yellow Sea, influencing its ecosystem and strategic importance.
The Yellow Sea is strategically significant, with North Korea’s western coast along it, including naval bases and ports
faces environmental challenges like pollution, overfishing, and reclamation projects. Its coastal wetlands, like those in the Yalu River estuary, are critical for species such as the endangered spoon-billed sandpiper.
Climate and Tides: The sea experiences a temperate climate with significant tidal ranges, especially along the Korean coast, where tides can exceed 8 meters in places like Incheon.
The Yellow River, Yangtze, and Yalu rivers flow into it, contributing to its sediment-heavy, turbid waters.
Includes the Bohai Gulf, Korea Bay, and West Korea Bay. Key ports are Dalian (China), Incheon (South Korea), and Nampo (North Korea).
The Yellow Sea is bordered by North Korea and China to the north and west, South Korea to the east, and connects to the East China Sea in the south via the Bohai Sea. It covers roughly 380,000 square kilometers.
The Yellow Sea is a marginal sea between the Japanese archipelago, the Korean Peninsula, and China, forming part of the northwest Pacific Ocean. It’s named for the yellowish hue caused by silt-laden waters from rivers, particularly the Yellow River (Huang He), which deposit fine sand and sediment into the sea.
The balance of yin-yang and the Five Elements
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Folk Sorcerers and Exorcists: In rural and folk traditions, practitioners like spirit mediums and local healers dealt with ghosts, curses, and malevolent forces. They used talismans, incantations, and rituals, often blending Taoist, Buddhist, and animist elements.
Buddhist Monks and Esoteric Practitioners: After Buddhism arrived in China (c. 1st century CE), certain monks practiced esoteric rituals, mantras, and visualizations, especially in sects like Tang-era Esoteric Buddhism.
Taoist Alchemists and Immortals (Xian): By the Han Dynasty, Taoism gave rise to practitioners who pursued spiritual immortality through meditation, breathing exercises, and alchemy (both external, like elixir-making, and internal, like refining qi). Figures like
Ge Hong (283–343 CE) wrote extensively on these practices. Some Taoists were seen as sorcerers for their reputed powers, like controlling weather or summoning spirits.
Fangshi (Masters of Esoterica): Active during the Warring States period (475–221 BCE) and Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE), fangshi were practitioners of occult arts, including alchemy, astrology, geomancy (feng shui), and divination (e.g.,
using the I Ching). They sought immortality, manipulated qi (life energy), and advised emperors on spiritual matters.
Wu (Shamans): Dating back to the Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BCE), wu were spiritual intermediaries who communicated with deities, spirits, and ancestors. They performed rituals, divinations, and healing ceremonies, often using dance, music,
or trance. Wu could be male or female, with female shamans particularly prominent in early records.
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Your team has done a tremendous job draining the bureaucratic swamp.
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Thank you = TY
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