#folklore pokemon

[historianofgalar]

I just read that in Typhlosion myth everybody seems to be talking about. It was quite interesting, and I do love reading old folklore. However, one thing that struck to me was the ending.

"That's how people found out.

"Bakufun (Typhlosion) is half human."

This was written at a time when knowledge of pokemon was very limited, and it's safe to assume that people back then thought that Typhlosion might've been part human, part pokemon. It makes sense. Typhlosion has very human eyes, is the same height as a human, and sometimes walks on its hind legs. The story could've been written to explain how that happened.

It wouldn't be the first time we've heard stories like this. Kadabra once being human is a more recent one, but that's obviously false. There's also plenty of myths of Zorark (both Unovan and Hisuian) transforming into beautiful women to seduce men. But, I guess more people are shocked to hear this due to it being a very well-known pokemon.

[magicturtle]

The saddest thing about the Pokémon leaks is the evident ignorance of folklore among fans. Sorry to tell you this western gamers, but your ancestors married seal women, were seduced by swans, and fucked half-divine giants. You just don’t remember.

[bluebellowl]

I had this great realisation that Sneasel sounds mad close to ‚weasel‘ and whoops I went deep into the Japanese folklore of the Kamaitachi, which are lightning fast blade wielding weasels who cut your legs in cold climates.

There‘s a great 16 min youtube podcast that explains the folklore far better. Go show them some love!

[adobe-outdesign]

Typhlosion fans: I can't believe people are being gross about my fav!!

Vaporeon, Gardevoir, Hypno, Salazzle, Goodra, and Lopunny fans:

[vela-pulsars]

not enough stonjourner art out there

[shinonart]

It's my birthday again so here are a few of my favourite pieces from the past year! These are all traditional, ranging from watercolors to inks to acrylics.

I hope I get to make more works like these in the coming year!

Find me and my art elsewhere!    

[pastlight]

this is my magnum opus

[byrdierose]

Opening Commissions!

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I really hope to hear from y'all soon!

[masterhallmark]

Y'all wanna play "smash or pass" with Pokemon, but when Gamefreak does it ...

(Also, learn folklore.)

[homucifer-ryotan]

Don’t let the thumbnail fool you. This is the best response video (so far) to the all the fuss over the scrapped “teraleak” (hacked) Pokémon Myths. The entire Pokemon fandom (especially on Twitter) should watch this video.

[bottle-of-harpoons]

This boys been my best friend for nearly 15 years, I'm standing by him.

#notalltypholsion

DO NOT TAG AS POKEPHILE/POKEPHILIA!!

You're not welcome here.

[historianofgalar]

Folklore Pokemon: Sāriknight

Sāriknight is a mythical pokemon that appear in many beliefs and folklore related to Arceus. They have the appearance of Gardevoir and Mega Gardevoir, but with differently shaped ears, completely green (sometimes yellow) eyes, lighter hair, and wings. They are said to be messengers of Arceus. While they originated in Hoenn of them being messengers of Rayquaza, beliefs of them soon spread around the world, and are now most commonly associated with the Arceus faith.

(Artwork of one in an old folklore book written in the late 1500s)

Their name comes from the word "Sār" meaning "princes" and "Sirknight," which is their Hoenn name. Legends state that these pokemon often give messages to humans through dreams or unown, with some sources even stating that they give prophecies using these methods. Despite their supposed strength, Sāriknight was stated to not be as strong as legendaries, but more powerful than the average mythical.

//this can be used by anyone if you credit me!

[starryknight-dragonarts]

Koalmolt (Fire/Ground) is a helpful little Kobold who yearns for the mines. It has a Shovel for a tail and a little candle flame on its head that helps it light the way through dark caves.

Kobotage (Fire/Steel) is a mischievous older Kobold who if they can stay on task are very industrious workers but they can easily get distracted and like to mess around with things leading to accidents in the workplace

Grimlow (Ghost) is a shy wandering spirits that give off a ghostly light. They will often run away from people on sight prompting curious people to chase them and get lost.

Gheistro (Ghost) is no longer afraid of people but likes to appear before them in a sudden puff of Smoke and fire as well as performing other tricks to get a rise. It will sometimes hold a Grimlow on their head and pretend to be a human and then tear it off to make people scream.

Hallowyrm (Fire/Ghost) are a very rare pokemon who evolve from a Koalmolt and Grimlow in the party at max friendship but only at Night and in the Autumn leading up to Halloween. The Koalmolt and Grimlow in this pokemon are best friends who want to celebrate the Spooky Season together.

[thetelekineticfrog]

I wonder if my personal outrage at fairies in so many different froms of media being made out to be perfect, pure, cute, and harmless rather than dangerous beings not of this realm is connected to me wanting neurotypicals to leave me alone (through fear or respect if necessary, I don't care) rather than treat me like I am a cute little child that cannot understand anything and never will.

Autistic folks like myself used to be perceived as like changelings and such after all.

[ryin-silverfish]

Just some crappy marker drawings of earlier, pre-JTTW and FSYY versions of Nezha.

(Okay, I drew JTTW and FSYY Nezha too. But the final results kinda suck, so I'm putting them aside for a later redraw.)

Left: Nalakuvara the original, an Indian demigod and son of Kubera the Yaksha king. In Ramayana, he cursed Ravana after he assaulted Nalakuvara's first wife. In the Bhagavata Purana, he was turned into an Arjuna tree together with his brother by the sage Narada; they were later freed by Krishna.

I'm not really familiar with depictions of Nalakuvara in Indian art, so his design is a mixture of Indian shadow puppetry and modern artworks showing Krishna freeing him and his brother.

Right: Nazha Jufaluo, the first sinicized version of Nalakuvara. He's the third son of Vaisravana, a.k.a. Pishamen and the carrier of his father's pagoda.

A Tang dynasty ritual text, 北方毗沙门天王随军护法仪轨, also mentions that he'd hit monks over the head with a vajra for harboring evil thoughts.

Both versions are very much fierce adult demigods.

Left: Nana Deva, a syncretic fusion of Nalakuvara and Krishna. @ruibaozha has a post that goes into details.

Right: Nezha from the Grand Compendium of Deities of the Three Religions (三教搜神大全). This design is mostly based on the original illustration in the book.

His Grand Compendium backstory becomes the prototype for both JTTW and FSYY Nezha——the "slaying dragons" part, and for FSYY only, the "Killing Lady Shiji's son (changed into a disciple in FSYY) and Shiji herself" part.

The embroidered ball is one of Nezha's weapons in Grand Compendium, JTTW, and Journey to the South. In JTTS specifically, his embroidered ball contains 16 demon kings he has subdued, and he can release them during battle to fight on his behalf.

...Kinda like a Pokeball. Thus, this quick doodle:

"Nezha Conquers the Dratini", shadow puppetry style.

[kogglyuffs]

jokes aside, i found this pokemyth v interesting