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A theory about Merv
I have a theory about Mervyn Pumpkinhead. I’d say it’s a headcanon but it’s more a theory.
According to the tale of Stingy Jack (the origin of the jack-o-Lantern) we carve Jack-o-lanterns to drive away old Jack and other wandering ghosts. The Jack-o-lantern is a protection ward against supernatural threats from entering your home. One superstition has it that if you blow out the Jack-o-lantern before midnight on Halloween you invite evil spirits to enter your home for the entire year. It’s only safe to blow it out after midnight. Another superstition is if you let the Jack-o-lantern burn out naturally you invite good luck for the entire year and have warded your home against evil for the full year. It is especially good luck if it manages to burn until after sunrise. In The House with a clock in its walls Pumpkin Jack-o-lanterns are used as protection wards all year long. Jack-o-lanterns, at their heart, are symbols of protection. Now, because we see Mervyn as a Mervyn Turniphead in The Sandman story The Tempest, it’s very clear that his Jack-o-lantern head isn’t just for the aesthetic. In his Turnip form, that is an old school Irish Jack-o-lantern. That is a pre-Halloween decoration (use for any time of year) Protection symbol against supernatural threats.
So even in present day when Mervyn has a modern Pumpkin Jack-o-lantern head, Mervyn is a walking, talking, protection ward against supernatural threats. He’s not just the groundskeeper or janitor. He’s a line of defense. This does explain why Mervyn stands up to The Furies (The Kindly Ones) the way he does.
And this is also one of the many reasons I, myself, love Jack-o-lanterns. They aren’t just symbols of Halloween. They are kind of comforting in their protective light.
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Fortress ruins at Abdullakhan-Kala, Merv in Turkmenistan, circa 1890.
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@a-captions-blog
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Merv loves Charles
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The Crew- Lucienne, Mazikeen and Merv
(This au as always is inspired by @valeriianz 🎼)
#the sandman#sandman#lucienne#mazikeen#merv#mervyn pumpkinhead#rock band au#bolt in the blue#designtheendlessart
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Ancient ruins of Merv in Turkmenistan
Russian vintage postcard
#old#postcard#postkaart#russian#vintage#briefkaart#postal#ansichtskarte#ephemera#photography#photo#ruins#postkarte#tarjeta#ancient#merv#turkmenistan#historic#sepia#carte postale
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Merv Griffin from Hercules
Requested by TudorMickeyMouse
(WARNING: Any unauthorized copying of this artwork will be reported and will urge the user to take it down without warranty.)
#disney#disney hercules#hercules#merv#griffin#merv griffin#gryphon#art#cartoon#character#digital art#cartoon art#fanart#request
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Merv, walking into a meeting: I've got the coffee. I didn't read who ordered what, but I know you all well enought to guess. Here, tea for Lucienne.
Merv, setting a cup in front of Dream: A venti moccha with exactly 85 mililiters of milk, exactly 10 grams of whipped cream, and exactly 3 grams of chocolate sprinkles.
Merv: And for The Corinthian, a single shot of espresso.
Dream: *wordlessly swaps his and The Corinthian's drinks while maintaining eye-contact with Merv*
#this is not a sandman quote#the sandman#merv pumpkinhead#dream#morpheus#dream of the endless#lord morpheus#lucienne#the corinthian#mervyn pumpkinhead#merv#mervyn
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If you don’t know merv the cat- this won’t make a ton of sense 🤍🪽
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I just noticed a possible Easter Egg. I was skimming through episode 9 when I noticed this statue behind Mervyn. There are a few but the one closest to him.. is that Calliope? Does Morpheus still hold a torch?
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I love Merv. She's such a vibe
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the best revenge is bitter sarcasm and unhappiness
#sandman#sandman netflix#merv#merv pumpkinhead#asofterworld#cw spoilers#we stan the chief o'brien of the dreaming
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absolutely wild how much i pretend to know about history and yet i've never heard of this place. heartbreaking.
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(IG Stories) valentin: 03.11.23
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Day 28 : Merv Pumpkinhead (from The Sandman)
#30daycolourpalettechallenge#the sandman#the sandman netflix#merv#merv pumpkinhead#the sandman art#digital aritst#digital art#digital drawing#digital illustration#digital painting
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Sometimes, but then it also says BAGAGWA BAGAGWA like Merv
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