#Finnish rune songs
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According to letters and previously unpublished manuscripts, J.R.R. Tolkien began writing stories about Middle-earth as far back as 1917 when he was deployed in the First World War. During this time of time of senseless destruction and tragedy, Tolkien created a hero that embodied these fears; Turin Turambar, the self-proclaimed “Master of Doom.”
There is no shortage of heroes in Middle-earth; the diverse cast of characters is a primary reason readers are attracted to Tolkien’s books. From the highest order of Elves and Gods to the smallest Hobbit in the Shire, anyone can be a hero. Manwe, Gandalf, Beren and Luthien, Eowyn, Frodo, Sam, and so on. These heroes of Middle-earth are generally positive figures, they show compassion for others, take council in wisdom, and put the needs of the helpless ahead of themselves; standard qualities for an archetypal fantasy protagonist by today’s standards.
Turin is different. He is disturbed, melancholic, and vainglorious, though he is capable of compassion and accomplishes much in the name of good; of Turin’s many exploits, the most remarkable is single-handedly slaying Glaurung the dragon, a scene reminiscent of Sigurd and Fafnir from the “Volsunga Saga.” Despite all of Turin’s achievements though, despair follows. His sister Lalaith dies from plague as a child and Turin never recovers emotionally; Turin’s father Hurin is captured in battle, believed to be dead, tortured for decades, and cursed to watch his family suffer from afar through dark magic; Turin’s homeland is overtaken by bandits and subjected to thralldom; Turin is forced to abandon his pregnant mother at the age of nine and the two never meet again; he is exiled from his foster home after murdering an advisor to the king, refusing to return on the one condition that he ask for forgiveness; he kills his best friend Beleg after mistaking him for an orc in the dark; most disturbing of all, he discovers that his pregnant wife, is actually his long lost sister Nienor. Upon realizing their act of incest, Nienor casts herself into the ocean and Turin falls upon his sword, thus ending his miserable life.
Turin, a complicated anti-hero that isn’t quite sympathetic, but pitiable, is a jarring departure from the other heroes of Middle-earth. There is never a triumph for Turin; the weight of the world just keeps packing on. While Tolkien was certainly in the headspace to create such a character during the turmoil of World War One, the genesis of Turin and his family is derived from “The Kalevala,” a collection of ancient songs, poems, and folk stories from Finland. Turin’s life was inspired by the rune songs of Kullervo, a deeply troubled youth who experiences many hardships and goes through life inflicting disaster upon himself and his people; sometimes by accident, other times in a fit of rage. Kullervo is a national icon in Finland, not just for his appearance in “The Kalevala,” but as the subject for Finnish composer Jean Sibelius’ first major symphony, “Kullervo. Op. 7.” Through this creation, Sibelius raised the international awareness of this tragic character, as well as the literary and cultural merit of “The Kalevala.”
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The actual meaning of Runes
When dealing with runes, their name should be analyzed first. The alphabet is called “Futhark” based on the beginning letter of the first six runes’ names.
“Runes” aren’t a singularity. There’s the Elder Futhark and the Younger Futhark, also called Futhork. Than there’s also regional varieties such as the Nordic runes, Frisian runes, Anglo-Saxon runes and varieties due to changes through time. Something that looks like a rune but isn’t is called a “tectiform”.
Etymological there are plenty of Germanic varieties of the word. Rún is Old Norse/Nordic, Old Saxon rūna, Middle Dutch’s rune or ruin and rúna in Gothic. In Finnish runo means “poem”.
The word “rune” in essence means “secret” but is also a word used for “confidential conversation/writing”, “concealment” but also “counseling”.
The meaning of the word was held literally. It was not meant for basic administration, conversation or education. Few people actually knew how to read or write runes. It was reserved for a select but also elite part of society.
This brings us to Odin. The tales tell how he hung himself from the branches of Yggdrasil for nine days to gain the knowledge of runic wisdom. This makes him the god of the hanged (Hangagud), god of runes (Rúnatyr), father of magical songs (Fadir Galdrs) and wise one (Svidur). Knowing runes was viewed as knowing (some of) Odin’s magic and/or power.
Runes were used for “runic magic” a not very specified kind of magic in the Eddic texts. Individual runes were given names, such as the first rune, Fehu which means cattle or wealth. Naming individual characters is a common historic practice. These are not to be taken literally, but often are in modern esotericism and fantasy. Germanic Runic spells however are a weird thing. There are mystical inscriptions on the back of brooches, stones, wooden artifacts, etc. We know what they say, but not what they mean.
Mostly runes aren’t actually that far fetched. They are found on grave/memorial stones or a craftsman’s signature on an object. An example of this is the Nolby stone; “Bergsven and Sigfust and Fride raised this stone in memory of Bure, their father. Fartägn carved this stone”.
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Die Hard (Film; 1988)
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Gangnam Style, by Psy (Song; 20912)
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I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, recorded by Jimmy Boyd (Song; 1952)
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (Animated Film; 1989)
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Pirates of Penzance, starring Linda Ronstadt (Musical Play in Central Park, NY; 1980)
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True Lies (1994)
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Today’s Name Days
Balduin, Bonaventura, Egon, Waldemar (Austria)
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Positivist: 28 Charlemagne (7th Month) [St. Louis]
Runic Half Month: Ur (Primal Strength) [Day 2 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 25 of 94)
Zodiac: Cancer (Day 25 of 31)
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Elderly Men Day (a.k.a. Unimwane Day; Kiribati)
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No-Hitter Day
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Respect Canada Day
St. Swithin's Day
Social Media Giving Day
Sultan’s Day (Brunei)
World Firefox Day
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Food & Drink Celebrations
Black Currant Day
California Craft Beer Week begins
Gummi Worm Day
Margarine Day
National Tapioca Pudding Day
Orange Chicken Day
3rd Saturday in July
Alberton Railroad Day (Montana) [3rd Saturday]
Celebration of the Horse Day (Texas) [3rd Saturday]
Festa del Redentore begins (Venice, Italy) [3rd Saturday; thru Sunday]
National Bridal Sale Day [3rd Saturday]
National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day [3rd Saturday]
PADI Women’s Dive Day [3rd Saturday]
Parks Day (Canada) [3rd Saturday]
Railroad Day [3rd Saturday]
Toss Away the "Could Haves" and "Should Haves" Day [3rd Saturday]
Woman’s Dive Day [3rd Saturday]
Woodie Wagon Day [3rd Saturday]
Independence Days
Chowolia (Declared; 2020) [dissolved; 2021]
Island of Vancouver (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]
Permaria (Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]
Feast Days
Abhai (Syriac Orthodox)
Anne-Marie Javouhey (Christian; Saint)
Bernhard II, Margrave of Baden-Baden (Christian; Saint)
Bonaventure (Christian; Saint)
Bon Festival (Kantō region, Japan)
Confuflux (Discordian)
Day of Rauni (Finnish Mother Goddess)
Dispersion of the Apostles (No longer officially celebrated by the Catholic Church)
Donald of Ogilvy (Christian; Saint)
Edith of Polesworth (Christian; Saint)
Edith of Wilton (Christian; Saint)
Feast of Rowana (patron of secret knowledge of the runes; Druid/Flemish)
Ferret Down Your Trousers Day (Pastafarian)
Festival of Castor and Pollux (Ancient Roman)
Forgetful Jones & Buster (Muppetism)
Helpful Hilma (Muppetism)
Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (Christian; Saint)
Ides of July (Ancient Rome)
St. Louis (Positivist; Saint)
Neil Gaiman Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Plechelm (Christian; Saint)
Quriaqos and Julietta (Christian; Saint)
Rembrandt van Rijn (Artology)
Rosalia (Christian; Saint) [Palermo, Sicily]
Solstitium X (Pagan)
Swithin (a..k.a. Swithun; Christian; Saint)
Vladimir the Great (Eastern Orthodox; Catholic Church)
Whamo the Rental Magician (Muppetism)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Fortunate Day (Pagan) [27 of 53]
Lucky Day (Philippines) [40 of 71]
Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]
Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [33 of 60]
Premieres
Belle (Anime Film; 2021)
Bullet Train (Film; 2022)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Film; 2005)
Creedence Clearwater Revival, by Creedence Clearwater Revival (Album; 1968)
Dangerous Dan McFoo (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)
Die Hard (Film; 1988)
A Fish Called Wanda (Film; 1988)
Gangnam Style, by Psy (Song; 20912)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Film; 1953)
Ghostbusters (Film; 2016)
The Gray Man (Film; 2022)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2 (US Film; 2011) [#8]
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (US Film; 2009) [#6]
A Hole in the Head (Film; 1959)
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, recorded by Jimmy Boyd (Song; 1952)
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (Animated Film; 1989)
Mandatory Fun, by Weird Al Yankovic (Album; 2014)
The Man from Monterey (Film; 1933)
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (Animated Film; 2022)
Pirates of Penzance, starring Linda Ronstadt (Musical Play in Central Park, NY; 1980)
Porky’s Picnic (WB LT Cartoon; 1939)
The Rebel Without Claws (WB LT Cartoon; 1961)
Staying Alive (Film; 1983)
Stranger Things (TV Series; 2016)
There’s Something ABout Mary (Film; 1998)
True Lies (1994)
Twitter (Social Media App; 2006)
Wedding Crashers (Film; 2005)
Whisper of the Heart (Studio Ghibli Animated Film; 1995)
Winnie the Pooh (Animated Film; 2011)
Zelig (Film; 1983)
Today’s Name Days
Balduin, Bonaventura, Egon, Waldemar (Austria)
Vlada, Vladena, Vladimir (Bulgaria)
Bonaventura, Bono, Dobriša, Vlado (Croatia)
Jindřich (Czech Republic)
Apostlenes Deling (Denmark)
Ragne, Raina, Raine, Raini (Estonia)
Rauna, Rauni (Finland)
Donald, Vladimir (France)
Björn, Egon, Jakob (Germany)
Ioulitta, Kerykos, Kirykos (Greece)
Henrik, Roland (Hungary)
Bonaventura, Giacobbe, Vladimiro (Italy)
Egija, Egmonts, Egons, Rūta (Latvia)
Gerimantė, Mantas, Rozalija, Rožė (Lithuania)
Oddmund, Oddrun (Norway)
Daniel, Dawid, Dawida, Egon, Henryk, Iga, Ignacja, Ignacy, Lubomysł, Niecisław, Włodzimierz, Żegota (Poland)
Angelina (Russia)
Henrich (Slovakia)
Buenaventura (Spain)
Ragnhild, Ragnvald (Sweden)
Volodymyr, Volodymyra (Ukraine)
Baldwin, Don, Donald, Donalda, Donna, Donnell, Donnie, Dunn, Dunne, Uriel (USA)
Don, Donald, Donalda, Donaldo, Donaldson, Donita, Donell, Donn, Donnell, Donnie, Donny, Kona, MacDonald, McDonald (Universal)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 196 of 2024; 169 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 6 of week 28 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 6 of 28]
Chinese: Month 5 (Wu-Wu), Day 28 (Jia-Xu)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 26 Tammuz 5783
Islamic: 26 Dhu al-Hijjah 1444
J Cal: 16 Lux; Twosday [16 of 30]
Julian: 2 July 2023
Moon: 4%: Waning Crescent
Positivist: 28 Charlemagne (7th Month) [St. Louis]
Runic Half Month: Ur (Primal Strength) [Day 2 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 25 of 94)
Zodiac: Cancer (Day 25 of 31)
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Nature and Music
I find the concept of nature and music very interesting. From what I understand, pretty much every culture developed its own form of music before we had the technology for worldwide communication. For example, folk singing is a part of Finnish culture; ancient Kalevala rune singing is 2000 to 3000 years old, and animal bone flutes made by Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals have been found in France and Slovenia that may be as old as 53,000 years (Gray et al., 2001; Sahi, 2011). The widespread development of music in different cultures makes me interested in the origins of music itself. As discussed in the readings this week, music can be found throughout nature. Examples of this include whale songs, which even have a similar structure to human music, and birdsongs, which closely follow the human music scale (Gray et al., 2001). Birds and whales are only two instances of music in nature. I would also consider more abstract sounds or mixtures of sound in nature to be music. The wind rustling trees in a forest or the sound of rushing water in a stream play the role of instruments in a natural song, topped off with a bird singing or cicadas chirping. If we pay enough attention, any collection of sounds in nature can form a song. Sometimes, these sounds are even mixed into commercially produced music.
If I listen closely to the song Fishin’ in the Dark by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, I think I can hear what sounds like bullfrog noises. This could be an instrument that I am unfamiliar with, but the sound helps set the scene of a pond or a lake at night. I have found that many song lyrics include aspects of nature, using it to tell a story. For example, the song Dirt by Florida Georgia Line uses the imagery of red dirt to tell a story of growing up and falling in love.
As someone that listens to a lot of country music, I know that so many of the songs I listen to talk about nature or different aspects of nature, but when I try and write about it, I struggle to think of specific lyrics. Some songs I think of make me feel like the artist is singing about nature, but yet when I look up the song lyrics, they do not actually explicitly describe much about nature. I find this fascinating as I think it is because while nature is not specifically being described in detail, vague references and the production used to create the vibes of a song make me feel like the song takes place in or revolves around nature. An example of this is Carolina by Eric Church. When I listen to this song, I feel like the artist is singing about nature, but in reality, the lyrics are not very focused on the specifics. Are there any songs that you can think of that specifically describe nature in detail?
Sources
Gray, P. M., Krause, B., Atema, J., Payne, R., Krumhansl, C., & Baptista, L. (2001). The Music of Nature and the Nature of Music. Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science), 291(5501), 52–54. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.10.1126/SCIENCE.1056960
Sahi, V. (2011). Using folk traditional music to communicate the sacredness of nature in Finland. Spiritual Values of Protected Areas of Europe, 2, 129
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Hi guys! I have a list of magic names for you. I'm trying to stick to small, approachable lists so this is a shorter one. In the future I'll make lists about specific kinds of magic (healing, curses, divination, etc) Thanks :-)
------------ENCHANTMENTS, SPELLS, MAGICAL ITEMS-----------
Afsoun - f (Persian) charm, spell. Also: Afsoon, Afusn
Akhom - m (Thai) magic, spell, charm
Akultnym - m (Belarusian) occult
Alsahar - m/f (Arabic) magic
Amal - m/f (Uzbek) influence, bewitch, charm
Āsimati - m/f (Amharic) magic
Āsimatawi - m/f (Amharic) magical
Beswering - m/f (Afrikaans) incantation
Bruixeria - m/f (Catalan) witchcraft
Cadu - m/f (Azerbaijani) magic
Carmen - m/f (Latin) song, verse, enchantment, spell
Carmenta - f (Latin) song, verse, enchantment, spell. The Roman goddess of prophecy and childbirth
Encarteri - m/f (Catalan) spells
Fiaro - m/f (Malagasy) protective charm, that which protects
Füsun - f (Turkish) charm, incantation
Gand - m (Ancient Germanic) magic, charm, magic wand
Gandr - m (Ancient Scandinavian) magic, charm, magic wand
Gavazan - m (Armenian) wand
Gen - m (Japanese) mysterious, occult, black, deep, profound
Jādu - m/f (Bengali) magic
Jinx - f (English) charm, spell, bad luck
Kakhardel - m/f (Armenian) to enchant
Közbau - f (Karachay-Balkar) magic, charm
Larvo - m (Latin) to enchant, to bewitch
Lavareta - f (Catalan) the wand
Madyik - m/f (Cebuano) magic
Maftun - m (Uzbek) enchanted
Maftuna - f (Uzbek) enchanted
Magia - f (Basque) magic. Also: Màgia
Màgica - f (Catalan) magic
Magies - m/f (Afrikaans) magic
Magija - f (Bosnian) magic
Magiko - m (Basque) magic
Magikoa - m/f (Basque) magical
Magiya - f (Bulgarian) magic
Magji - m/f (Albanian) magic, spell
Magjia - f (Albanian) magic, witchcraft
Magjike - m/f (Albanian) magic
Mahičny - m/f (Belarusian) magical
Mahija - f (Belarusian) magic
Mahika - f (Cebuano) witchery
Mon - m (Thai) mantra, incantation
Monchai - m (Thai) incantation of victory
Mística - f (Spanish, Portuguese) mystical
Myājika - f (Bengali) magic
Očarana - f (Bosnian) enchanted
Očarati - m/f (Bosnian) enchant
Okkulte -m/f (Afrikaans) occult
Palačka - m/f (Belarusian) wand
Pamarang - m (Cebuano) sorcery
Rithipol - m (Khmer) mystical powers or strength
Ruhn - m (Welsh) secret, magic, rune
Ruqyah - f (Arabic) spell, charm, incantation
Salamangka - f (Cebuano) magic
Sihri - m/f (Arabic) magic
Sehr - m (Azerbaijani) magic
Sehrli - m/f (Azerbaijani) magic
Sorgindu - m/f (Basque) witchcraft
Sorgindua - f (Basque) enchanted
Sorgindurik - m (Basque) enchanted
Sorginkeria - f (Basque) witchcraft
Sorgintzen - m/f (Basque) witchcraft
Stigand - m (Anglo-Saxon) path of the wand
Swyn - m/f (Welsh) spell, charm
Taika - f (Finnish) magic, spell
Tenho - m (Finnish) enchantment, glamor
Thelgo - m/f (Greek) to enchant, to bewitch, to charm, to captivate
Thelxis - m/f (Greek) enchantment, bewitchment
Thelxinoe - f (Greek) enchantment of the mind. One of the Greek muses.
Thelxion - m (Greek) enchantment, bewitchment
Toorkuns - m (Afrikaans) magic
Towerkuns - m (Afrikaans) magic
Tumnia - f (Greek) rod, stick, wand
Tymnia - f (Greek) rod, stick, wand
Tymnius - m (Greek) rod, stick, wand
Vareta - f (Catalan) rod, wand
Virga - f (Latin) wand
Yādubidya - m/f (Bengali) magic
Yashar - m (Arabic) enchant
Yogita - f (Sanskrit) enchanted, wild
You - f (Japanese) bewitching
Začaravać - m (Belarusian) enchant
Začaravany - m/f (Belarusian) enchanted
Zaklion - m (Belarusian) spell
Zaklinanie - m/f (Bulgarian) spell
Zhezul - m/f (Bulgarian) wand
Zinta - f (Latvian) magic, charms, witchcraft
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Āsimatenya - m/f (Amharic) magician
Aztia - m (Basque) wizard
Barangan - m (Cebuano) sorcerer
Bruixa - f (Catalan) witch
Bruixot - m (Catalan) wizard
Caduger - f (Azerbaijani) witch
Čaraunik - m (Belarusian) magician
Čaraunica - f (Belarusian) witch
Čarobnica - f (Bosnian) sorceress
Čarobnjak - m (Bosnian) wizard
Gandalf - m (Ancient Scandinavian) magic elf, elf charm, wand elf
Gandulf - m (Ancient Germanic) magic wolf, wolf charm, wand wolf
Gondul - f (Old Norse) magical animal, werewolf. The name of a Norse Valkyrie.
Hallosheth - m (Biblical Hebrew) enchanter
Hechicera - f (Catalan) sorceress
Hechicero - m (Catalan) sorcerer
Heks - f (Afrikaans) witch
Ifrite - f (Azerbaijani) witch
Jadu - f (Persian) witch
Jādukara - f (Bengali) magician
Jādukarī - f (Bengali) witch
Kakhard - m/f (Armenian) magician
Malang - m (Pashto) mystic
Magjistar - m (Albanian) wizard
Magjistare - f (Albanian) witch
Mago - m (Basque) magician
Magoa - m (Basque) magician
Mag'osnik - m (Bulgarian) the magician
Mag'osnitsa - f (Bulgarian) the magician
Majaa - f (Arabic) mage
Mashaewadha - f (Arabic) sorceress
Morroi - m (Basque) wizard
Morroia - m (Basque) wizard
Parikhan - f (Armenian) a person who summons or conjures a jinn or peri
Peller - m (Cornish) enchanter
Pelles - m (Cornish) enchanter
Sahir - m (Arabic) wizard
Sehr - m/f (Azerbaijani) magic
Sehrli - m/f (Azerbaijani) magic
Sen - m (Japanese) cent, hermit, wizard
Sento - m (Japanese) cent, hermit, wizard
Sennin - m (Japanese) immortal mountain wizard or fairy
Sehrbaz - m (Azerbaijani) wizard
Sorgin - f (Basque) witch
Sorgina - f (Basque) witch
Sowunmi - m (Yoruba) the sorcerer is attractive to me
Towenaar - m (Afrikaans) wizard
Ungo - f (Cebuano) witches
Vedun - m (Russian) sorcerer
Vedun'ia - f (Russian) witch, sorceress
Veshtitsa - f (Bulgarian) witch
Viedźma - f (Belarusian) witch
Vještica - f (Bosnian) witch
Werethekau - f (Ancient Egyptian) great enchantress, great one of magic. The Ancient Egyptian goddess of supernatural power
Yādukara - m/f (Bengali) magician
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Iro Haarla Electric Ensemble - What Will We Leave Behind - Images from Planet Earth - instrumental prog rock/jazz from Finland (Svart Records); RIYL Rune Grammofon
Known for her large number of works in the field of acoustic free jazz, Iro Haarla is a notable Finnish pianist, composer, arranger and band leader. Now, having inked a deal with Finnish cult label Svart Records, Haarla takes an eye-opening sidestep towards progressive rock. Her new band consisting of renowned Finnish musicians, Iro Haarla Electric Ensemble weaves a vastly colourful world of sound around Haarla’s peculiar melodies, and welcomes us to new sonic territory: a vibrant world where black music influenced rhythms, acoustic instruments, analog synthesizers and spacelike, valiant electric guitars converge.In her long career as one of the most distinctive creative powers in modern scandinavian jazz, Haarla’s history includes both the works with her past life partner Edward Vesala (d. 1999) and an extensive repertoire of her own innovative solo works, recorded for the renowned ECM Records.
For What Will We Leave Behind - Images from Planet Earth Haarla has put together a band whose musical expression is strong and profound. The rhythm of the music lies in the dynamic hands of bass player Ulf Krokfors and drummer Aniida Vesala, and together with Sami Sippola’s (Hot Heroes) responsive tenor saxophone and Finnish rock legend Jukka Orma’s (Sielun Veljet) imaginative ability to dive into new dimensions with his electric guitar, What Will We Leave Behind grows into an unforgettable experience for both prog rock and jazz enthusiasts.
Out on the 29th of October 2021, the Iro Haarla Electric Ensemble debut is a homage to nature - our common planet and home. Inspired by nature, the album is also a cry for help in the age of natural disasters and depletion of natural resources around us.
“I admire nature’s grand beauty, which arises from extreme phenomena and the battle for survival. The thread of life is unbroken”, Haarla says.
Each album track portrays a place on Earth: between the humane opening track The Song We Loaned From Our Children and the hopeful closing track What Will We Leave Behind? vibrates a variety of soundscapes from lakesides, oceans, glaciers and rainforests, all the way to the winds and rumbles of mountains and man-made cities. Adding even more depth to the musical themes and landscapes, the album’s cover art was picked up from environmental art pioneer Teuri Haarla’s photo collection.
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– The Kalevala, rune 42, The Theft of the Sampo
♪ O thou water, curb thy son, Thou, O wave, hold back thy child; Thou, O Ahto, calm the breakers, Vellamo, subdue the waters that they do not overwhelm us, oversplashing rib and gunwale. ♪
(Eino Friberg translation, 1989)
image sources: Laulu sieltä missä tyyntä on / Song From Silent Waters – short film + Syvälle salattu - trailer
#Kalevala#Song From Silent Waters#Syvälle Salattu#fan art#runes#water#spirits#Näkki#Ahto#mythedit#fyeahmyths#fantasy art#Finnish mythology#folklore#epic poetry#folk tales#legends#ancient#north#Vellamo#fantasy gif#movie gif#Eino Friberg translation#queue
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Thanks for tagging me! @bfire92
1- nicknames: Don’t really have one, on internet I usually just use Aurora.
2 - zodiac sign: Aquarius, my moon is Aries and my ascendant is Scorpio.
3 - height: Around 170cm.(5.58′’?)
4 - Hogwarts house: Either Hufflepuff or Gryffindor, when I first made the Pottermore quiz it placed me in Gryffindor, but it has later also placed me into Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff.
5 - last thing I Googled: cm to feet
6 - favourite musicians: I’ve always liked PMMP and , but I usually don’t care for certain artists but for certain songs.
7 - song stuck in my head: Can’t help falling in love with you, because I’ve been practicing it on my ukulele.
8 - following now: 186
9 - followers: 24
10 - Do I get asks: No, I’d love to get some though! I can take drawing requests btw, no guarantee I’d always be able to draw them though!
11 - amount of sleep: On school days 7-8 at max, on vacation I can sleep for 10 at max. It depends a lot in at which time I go to sleep.
12 - lucky number: 7 and 2.
13 - what am I wearing: High-waist jeans, a black top, a rose patterned cardigan and a necklace with the rune Algiz.
14 - dream job: Don’t really have one, I’m thinking of something with chemistry or languages.
15 - dream trip: I would love to visit Japan sometime! I’d also like to go to Iceland at some point!
16 - favourite food: Cabbage based foods and pasta foods are almost always great.
17 - instruments: I played the drums for 3 years 4 years ago, I switched it for singing, so I’ve been singing for 4 years now. I’m currently trying to teach myself to play the ukulele.
18 - languages: Finnish(native), English(fluent), Swedish I’ve studied for 3 years, I can understand some spoken Japanese and I know a bit of basic Russian because I studied it for half-a-year before I switched schools and couldn't continue.
19 - favourite song: Don’t really have one.
20 - Random fact: My favorite kind of tea is Darjeeling.
21 - my aesthetic: Ruffles, plants and flowers, music sheets, pencil sketches, sun-warmed rocks, lake shores, forest paths, dogs, bright colors, books, tea and coffee, snow, sweaters, braids, dresses and skirts, etc...
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The races of Men, Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, Orcs, Valar, and Ents all have a unique set of customs, but their transmission of lore, history, and magic are unified under sharing songs. People sing when paying respect to the dead, recalling historical events, conjuring magic for battle, and partaking in merriment; the very creation of the universe, referred to as the “Ainulindale” (Music of the Ainur), tells how heavenly bodies sang everything into existence. Put simply, music is a participatory way to engage with the world.
These specific functions of music raises questions over the inspiration behind the song cultures in Middle-earth. Examining the established books pertaining to Middle-earth reveals a variety of influences such as Norse mythology and Anglo-Saxon story-telling tradition, cultures discussed in previous posts. Of all the cultures that were weaved into Tolkien’s stories however, the region that arguably had the greatest influence on the musical aspects of Middle-earth was Eastern Finland. For hundreds of years, the Finns that resided in the republic of Karelia recited stories that were passed down only through song. People taught lessons, shared history, invoked magic powers, and celebrated life with these musical stories. Not only are these acts depicted in the cultures of Middle-earth, a number of Finnish folk stories inspired major sections of the legendarium.
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165 Futuristic Baby Names For Boys And Girls, With Meanings
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Most parents want their baby’s name to be unique and modern. The current trend is to choose a futuristic name, which not only stands out from the rest but also stays relevant to the times to come.
Futuristic Names For Boys With Meanings
1. Adlai
The name Adlai has its origin from a Hebrew word that means “God is just.”
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2. Alaric
The name comes from an Old German word referring to the “all-powerful king or ruler.” The name Alaric was also the name of an Old German ruler who once conquered Rome.
3. Anakin
A unique name, Anakin means a “warrior.”
4. Arsenio
A name with a Spanish origin, Arsenio, means “strong and virile.”
5. Artemis
A unisex name of Greek origin, Artemis, refers to the moon. Artemis also means “safe and protected.”
6. Aurelius
The name Aurelius has its origin from a Latin word meaning, “the golden one.” The name Aurelius also has its name derived from “Marcus Aurelius,”a famous Roman emperor.
7. Auryn
A name with a Welsh and Celtic origin, Auryn, refers to gold.
8. Azriel
A unique name with a Hebrew origin, Azriel means “God is my help.”
9. Cael
The name Cael has its origin from an Irish-Gaelic word that means “slender.”
10. Calihan
The name Calihan is derived from an Irish word which means, “one who loves churches.”
11. Carrew
A name with a Welsh origin, Carrew, refers to a “fort situated close to a slope.”
12. Cashel
A unique futuristic name for boys, Cashel, has its name derived from an Irish word which refers to a “castle or fort made of stone (stone castle).”
13. Caspian
The name Caspian has a toponymic origin, deriving its name from the “Caspian Sea,” the largest inland water body, situated between Europe and Asia.
14. Cassian
The name Cassian has its origin in a Latin word, which means “hollow.”
15. Cedro
A unique futuristic name for boys, Cedro, likely has a Spanish origin and means “strong gift” or a “special gift.”
16. Cian
The name Cian has its origin from an Irish word which means, “ancient.”
17. Cillian
A name with an Irish origin, Cillian, means “church.” The name is often indicative of a spiritual person.
18. Colton
The name Colton has its name derived from an Old English word which refers to a “coal town.”
19. Crispin
A name with a Latin origin, Crispin, refers to “one who is curly-haired.”
20. Drake
It isderived from a Latin word, Drake refers to a male duck. Drake also originates from an English surname, derived from “Draki,” which was an old Old Norse by-name or nickname.
21. Derry
It is derived from an Irish word, Derry means “like an oak.”
22. Edsel
The name Edsel has its origin from an English word meaning “a wealthy man’s estate.” The name also means “noble and bright.”
23. Elson
The name Elson has its name derived from an English word meaning, “son of Ellis.”
24. Elwyn
A name with an English origin, Elwyn refers to a “noble friend.”
25. Ephraim
The name Ephraim has its origin from a Hebrew word which means “productive or fruitful.” The name Ephraim also refers to one of Joseph’s sons, as per the Old Testament.
26. Esai
The name Esai is the Spanish variation of the name “Isaiah,” which comes from Hebrew and means “God is my salvation.”
27. Espen
A name with a Scandinavian origin, Espen, means “God bear.”
28. Evander
The name Evander has its origin from a Scottish word which refers, to a “bow warrior.” The name Evander is also indicative of a strong and powerful man.
29. Everard
The name Everard originates from an Old English word which means, “hardy.”
30. Eythor
The name Eythor has its origin from an Old German word referring to “thunder.”
31. Finian
The name Finian has its name derived from an Irish word which means, “fair.” The name Finian also originates from “Finian,” the warrior followers of Finn Mac Cumhail, a 3rd-century legendary Irish hero.
32. Fio
A name with an Italian origin, Fio, means “flowering.”
33. Freddy
The name Freddy originates from a German word, which means “ruler.” The name Freddy may also have its inspiration from Freddie Mercury, a popular rock singer, who was known for his flamboyance and enthralling performance.
34. Harlin
The name Harlin has its origin from an English word which means, “a rocky land.”
35. Jacob
A name with a Hebrew origin, Jacob, probably means “supplanting.”
36. Jax
A name with an English origin, Jax means “God has shown favor.”
37. Jethro
A name with a Hebrew origin, Jethro, means “excellence.” Jethro also has its name derived from “Jethro,” a Midianite priest, who, according to the Old Testament, “sheltered Moses when he fled Egypt.”
38. Jonas
It is likely derived from “John,” which comes from Hebrew and means “God is gracious.” A popular bearer of the name is the famous singer Nick Jonas.
39. Kaiser
The name Kaiser has its origin from an Old German word, which means “a king or a ruler.”
40. Kalel
The name Kalel originates from a Hebrew word meaning “voice of God.”
41. Kasper
A name with a Persian and Polish origin, Kasper, refers to a “treasurer.”
42. Klay
A variant of clay, the name Klay, probably has an occupational origin referring to “one who works with clay.”
43. Knox
A Scottish name, Knox, means “round hill.”
44. Luca
It originatesfrom an Italian word, Luca refers to an individual from Lucania, which was an ancient area situated in southern Italy. The name has been a craze ever since Hilary Duff (American Actress) named her son “Luca.”
45. Ludek
A name with a French and German origin, Ludek, means “a famous warrior.”
46. Micaiah
A Hebrew name, Micaiah, means “Who is like God.”
47. Mircea
The name Mircea has a Romanian origin meaning “peace.”
48. Noe
A Biblical name, Noe, means “consolation or repose.”
49. Nye
The name Nye has its origin from a Welsh word, which means “honor.”
50. Oren
A Hebrew name, Oren, means “a pine tree.” The name Oren also means “laurel.”
51. Perrin
A Greek name, Perrin means “rock.”
52. Renan
A Hebrew name, Renan, means “luxuriant.” The name Renan also means “fresh.”
53. Rivo
The name Rivo has its origin from an Italian word meaning “a stream.”
54. Ruairi
A unique Irish name, Ruairi, means “Red King.”
55. Rui
A name with a Portuguese origin, Rui, refers to a “renowned or famous ruler.”
56. Rune
A name common in Norway and Belgium, Rune, means “secret.”
57. Rye
The name Rye originates from an English word, which means “island meadow.”
58. Ryker
The name Ryker has its origin in a Low German word, which means “rich.”
59. Sagan
The name Sagan has a Latin origin and refers to one who is “wise and knowledgeable.”
60. Salix
A name with a Latin origin, Salix, means “willow.”
61. Saylor
A name with an occupational origin, Saylor derives its name from “Sailleor,” a French word that refers to a “dancer.” The name Saylor, thus, refers to “an acrobat or a dancer.”
62. Schyler
A name with a Danish origin, Schyler, refers to “one who gives shelter.” The name Schyler also means “a scholar.”
63. Silas
A name with a Latin and English origin, Silas refers to a “forest.” The name Silas also means “wood.”
64. Solon
The name Solon has its origin from a Greek word, which refers to the “wise one.”
65. Stellan
The name Stellan has its origin in a Swedish word that means “calm.”
66. Sulien
The name Sulien has its origin from a Welsh word, which means “sun-born.”
67. Sven
The name Sven is derived from a Scandinavian word, which means “youth.”
68. Tae
A name with a Korean origin, Tae, means “great.”
69. Theron
The name Theron has its origin from a Greek word, which means “hunter.”
70. Tovio
The name Tovio has its origin from a Finnish word, which means “hope.”
71. Torin
A unique futuristic name for boys, Torin, is derived from an Irish word, which means “chief.”
72. Tyrion
A unique name, Tyrion, comes from the Latin name “Tyrianus.” This name has a toponymic origin and refers to those who originally belonged to the city of Tyre, now in Lebanon.
73. Uriah
The name Uriah has its origin from a Hebrew word which means “God is my light.”
74. Wilbur
The name Wilbur originates from a German word, which means “resolute.”
75. Wystan
The name Wystan has its name derived from an Old English word, which means “battle stone.”
76. Xander
It is ashort form of the name “Alexander,” which comes from Greek and means “defending men.”
77. Xavion
A unique name for boys, Xavion, means a “fighter.”
78. Zaiden
The name Zaiden has its origin from an American word, which means “surplus.” Zaiden is a unisex name.
79. Zen
A name with a Greek origin, Zen, means “Gift of Zeus.”
80. Zephyr
The name Zephyr has a Greek origin, referring to “messenger of Spring.”
Futuristic Baby Names For Girls With Meanings
81. Alessa
A name with a Greek origin, Alessa, means “noble.” The name Alessa also means a “defender.”
82. Annora
A name that has its origin from a Latin word, Annora, means “honor.”
83. Archie
The name Archie has its origin from a word that refers to one who is “brave.” The name Archie also has a royal feel to it as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have named their firstborn “Archie.”
84. Ariana
A name of Italian origin, Ariana, means “something very pious or holy.” The name also has its inspiration from Ariana Grande, a renowned American singer, and actress.
85. Ariella
The name Ariella has its origin from a Hebrew word, which means “Lion Of God.”
86. Arvilla
A name with its origin in Old German, Arvilla, means “Eagle ruler.”
87. Arwen
The name Arwen has a Welsh origin and refers to a “noble maiden.” Arwen also derives its name from “Arwen,” the famous princess of the Elves, in Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings.”
88. Arya
The name Arya has been a rage thanks to the popular “Game of Thrones” television show series. The name likely has its origin in “Aria,” which is an Italian name that means “song” or “melody.”
89. Astoria
The name Astoria has its origin in an English word, which refers to the one who is “like a Hawk.”
90. Astra
A name with a Greek origin, Astra, refers to a “star.”
91. Astrid
A unique futuristic name for baby girls, Astrid, has its name originating from a Scandinavian word, meaning “one who is divinely beautiful.”
92. Ayelet
A Hebrew name, Ayelet, means “gazelle” or “deer. “
93. Azura
The name Azura has its origin from a Spanish word that refers to the “blue sky.”
94. Baila
A unique name with a Spanish origin, Baila, means “dance.”
95. Blaise
A name with a Latin and French origin, Blaise, means “stutter.” The name Blaise also has its origin from “Blaise Pascal,” a 17th-century renowned mathematician, scientist, and philosopher, who has several discoveries and inventions to his credit.
96. Blythe
The name Blythe has its origin from an Old English word, indicative of one who is “carefree and happy.”
97. Caia
The name Caia has a Latin origin and means “to celebrate or rejoice.”
98. Calla
A unique name with a Greek origin, Calla, means “beautiful.”
99. Callista
It comes from theGreek name“Kallistos,” which means “most attractive” or “most beautiful.”
100. Camila
The name has its origin from an Italian word, which means “a young ceremonial attendant.” The name “Camila” also has its inspiration from Camila Cabello, a renowned American-Cuban singer).”
101. Candela
A name with a Spanish origin, Candela, means “Candlemas,” a festival to celebrate the purification of the Virgin Mary.
102. Carabelle
A name with Portuguese, Italian, Irish, and Latin origin, Carabelle, means “a dear one.” Carabelle also means “face.”
103. Ceres
A name with a French and Latin origin, Ceres, refers to the “Goddess of agriculture.”
104. Charolet
The name Charolet has its origin in a French word, which means a “free man.”
105. Colma
A unique futuristic name for girls, Colma comes from a Late Latin name that refers to a dove.
106. Cosima
The name comes from Greek and means “harmony” or “order. “
107. Crescentia
The name Crescentia has its name derived from a French word, which means “to grow or increase.”
108. Cytherea
A unique Greek name, Cytherea, means “from the island of Cythera.”
109. Dael
A name with a Hebrew origin, Dael, means “knowledge of God.” Dael also has an Old English origin and refers to a “valley.”
110. Dalla
A name with its origin from a Swedish surname, Dalla, means “Dahl’s flower.”
111. Dawnelle
An English name, Dawnelle refers to the “first appearance of daylight.”
112. Delya
A unique name, Delya, comes from Greek and refers to an “individual born on the island of Delos.”
113. Drea
A name of Greek origin, Drea refers to “one who is courageous.”
114. Eila
The name Eila has its origin from a Hebrew word, which means “tree.”
115. Elenyi
The name Elenyi originates from an Old English word, which refers to “shining bright light.”
116. Eliette
A unique Hebrew name, Eliette, means “my God has answered.”
117. Elowen
A beautiful futuristic name with a Cornish origin, Elowen, means “elm.”
118. Elya
A unique name of Slavic origin, Elya, means “the Lord Is My God.”
119. Ensley
The name Ensley has an English origin and means “one’s meadow.”
120. Eowyn
It is derived from Old English and refers to a “horse lover.”
121. Erinna
It comes from an Irish word, Erinna, which means “from the island to the west.”
122. Etta
A name with a Scottish and English origin, Etta, refers to an “estate ruler.”
123. Eulalie
It is derived from a Greek word, Eulalie, which refers to “one who speaks sweetly.”
124. Evrim
A name with a Turkish origin, Evrim, means “evolution.”
125. Evuska
The name Evuska has its origin from a Hebrew word, which means “life.”
126. Ezri
A name with a Hebrew origin, Ezri, means “my help.”
127. Falynn
It is derived from an Irish word, Falynn, means “a leader.”
128. Fantasia
The name Fantasia originates from a Greek word, which means “imagination.”
129. Felicity
The name Felicity has its origin from an Irish word, which means “good fortune.” Felicity also means “to be happy.”
130. Harper
The name Harper has its origin from an English word, indicative of “one who plays the harp.” Harper is also a trending baby girl name, thanks to David and Victoria Beckham, who named their daughter “Harper.”
131. Ilaria
It isderived from the Italian name “Hilarius,” which means “cheerful and happy.”
132. Imelda
A name with Italian, German, and Spanish origin, Imelda, refers to “a woman warrior,” or one who is a “powerful fighter.”
133. Ivara
It originates from a German word, Ivara, which refers to an “archer.” Ivara also means the “yew tree.”
134. Jada
The name Jada originates from a Spanish word, referring to “jade.”
135. Junia
A name with a Latin origin, Junia, refers to “individuals born in June.”
136. Juniper
The name Juniper has its origin from “Juniperus,” a Latin word, meaning “evergreen.”
137. Karis
The name Karis originates from a Greek word, which means “grace.”
138. Kiska
The name Kiska has its name derived from a Russian word, meaning “pure.”
139. Lilium:
A beautiful futuristic name for baby girls, Lilium, has its origin in a Latin word, which means “Lily.”
140. Luna
The name Luna has its origin from an Italian word, which refers to the “Moon.”
141. Lyra
The name Lyra originates from a Greek word, which refers to Lyre, a stringed musical instrument, especially popular in ancient Greece. Lyra also originates from “Lyra,” the name of a constellation taken from the “lyre of Orpheus.”
142. Lystra
A Biblical name, Lystra refers to “something that disperses or dissolves.”
143. Malone
The name Malone originates from “Mael Eoin,” an Irish name which means “servant or a disciple of Saint John.” Malone also has its inspiration from “Post Malone, a popular American Rapper.” Malone is a unisex name.
144. Mazarine
The name Mazarine originates from a French word, which refers to “deep blue color.”
145. Minerva
It originates from a Latin word, Minerva, that means “intellect.” Minerva also refers to the “Roman Goddess of wisdom and war.”
146. Morena
A name with Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian origin, Morena, has its name derived from the word “Moreno,” which refers to “one who is brown-haired.”
147. Natania
A beautiful name, Natania, originates from a Hebrew word, which means “gift of God.”
148. Neriah
A biblical name, Neriah, comes from Hebrew and refers to the “Lamp of the Lord.”
149. Nolwenn
It originates from a word of Welsh origin, Nolwenn, which means “something pious.” Nolwenn also means “shining.”
150. Novelia
A name likely has its origin in the Latin word “Novus,” which means “new” or “fresh.”
151. Ophelia
The name Ophelia originates from a Greek word, which means “help.”
152. Orsa
It originates from an Italian word, the name Orsa, refers to a “little female bear.”
153. Paisley
The name Paisley originates from a Latin word that means “Church.” The unique name for baby girl also has its inspiration from Brad Paisley, an American singer of country music.
154. Rhett
The name is an Anglicized form of a Dutch name that means “advice” or “counsel.”
155. Riella
A beautiful name, Riella, means “God is my strength.”
156. Saretta
A name derived from a Hebrew word, Saretta, refers to a “princess.”
157. Secora
It is derived from a Spanish word, Secora refers to “an individual who helps others.”
158. Siloh
A name originating from a Hebrew word, Siloh, probably means “He/She (referring to a Messiah) who has been sent.”
159. Thyra
It is derived from a Scandinavian word, Thyra, refers to the “Goddess of thunder.”
160. Tove
The name Tove originates from a Scandinavian word, which means “beautiful.”
161. Vanina
A name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, Vanina refers to “one who brings in the good news.”
162. Violet
The name Violet is generally indicative of the “violet/purple color.” However, what makes this name a trendsetter is, many celebrity couples, including Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, have named their baby girl with this beautiful name.
163. Wynn
It isderived from an English word, Wynn, is a unisex name, which means “a friend.”
164. Zeline
The name Zeline has a Latin and French origin, meaning “dignified or solemn.”
165. Zosia
The name Zosia originates from a Greek word, which means “wisdom.”
Futuristic names for the baby are unique and have a touch of style to them as well. Pick a name that is elegant, gorgeous, and likely to suit the personality of your baby in the long run.
Have any futuristic baby names to share? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Holidays 7.15
Holidays
Be A Dork Day
Cigarette Warning Day
Day of Democracy and Freedoms (Turkey)
Developmental Disability Professionals Day
Disability Awareness Day (UK)
Dog Days end
Elderly Men Day (Kiribati)
Festival of Santa Rosalia (Sicily)
Gorestnici begins (Fire Festival; Bulgaria; until 17th)
Hakata Gion Yamagasa (Fukuoka, Japan)
Hundadagar (Dog Days of Summer; Iceland) [Thru August 23]
I Love Horses Day
John Fogerty Day (El Cerrito, California)
Manitoba Province Day (Canada; 1870)
Manu’s Cession Day (American Samoa)
National Captain’s Hill Day
National Give Something Away Day
National Pet Fire Safety Day
No-Hitter Day
Respect Canada Day
St. Swithin's Day
Social Media Giving Day
Sultan’s Day (Brunei)
World Youth Skills Day (UN)
Food & Drink Celebrations
California Craft Beer Week begins
Gummi Worm Day
Margarine Day
National Tapioca Pudding Day
Orange Chicken Day
Third Friday in July
Big Sky Games (Montana) [Begins 3rd Friday]
Gentse Feesten begins (Ghent, Belgium) [Friday before 3rd Sunday]
Lindenfest (Rhineland, Germany) [Begins 3rd Friday]
Sherwood Robin Hood Festival begins (Oregon) [3rd Friday; ends Sunday]
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival begins (Dorset, UK) [3rd Friday; ends Sunday]
Wrong Days in Wright (Wright, Montana) [3rd Friday & Saturday]
Feast Days
Abhai (Syriac Orthodox Church)
Anne-Marie Javouhey (Christian; Saint)
Bernhard II, Margrave of Baden-Baden (Christian; Saint)
Bonaventure (Christian; Saint)
Bon Festival (Kantō region, Japan)
Confuflux (Discordian)
Day of Rauni (Finnish Mother Goddess)
Dispersion of the Apostles (No longer officially celebrated by the Catholic Church)
Donald of Ogilvy (Christian; Saint)
Edith of Polesworth (Christian; Saint)
Edith of Wilton (Christian; Saint)
Eid al-Adha, Day 6 [Muslim Feast of Sacrifice] (a.k.a. ...
Eid al Adha (Kuwait, Qatar)
Feast of Rowana (patron of secret knowledge of the runes; Druid/Flemish)
Ferret Down Your Trousers Day (Pastafarian)
Festival of Castor and Pollux (Ancient Roman)
Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (Christian; Saint)
Ides of July (Ancient Rome)
St. Louis (Positivist; Saint)
Neil Gaiman Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Plechelm (Christian; Saint)
Quriaqos and Julietta (Christian; Saint)
Swithin (a..k.a. Swithun; Christian; Saint)
Vladimir the Great (Eastern Orthodox; Catholic Church)
Whamo the Rental Magician (Muppetism)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Fortunate Day (Pagan) [27 of 53]
Lucky Day (Philippines) [40 of 71]
Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [33 of 60]
Premieres
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Film; 2005)
Die Hard (Film; 1988)
A Fish Called Wanda (Film; 1988)
Gangnam Style, by Psy (Song; 20912)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Film; 1953)
Ghostbusters (Film; 2016)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2 (US Film; 2011) [#8]
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (US Film; 2009) [#6]
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (Animated Film; 1989)
Mandatory Fun, by Weird Al Yankovic (Album; 2014)
Pirates of Penzance, starring Linda Ronstadt (Musical Play in Central Park, NY; 1980)
Staying Alive (Film; 1983)
Stranger Things (TV Series; 2016)
There’s Something ABout Mary (Film; 1998)
True Lies (12994)
Wedding Crashers (Film; 2005)
Today’s Name Days
Egon, Balduin (Austria)
Vlada, Vladena, Vladimir (Bulgaria)
Bonaventura, Bono, Dobriša, Vlado (Croatia)
Jindřich (Czech Republic)
Apostlenes Deling (Denmark)
Ragne, Raina, Raine, Raini (Estonia)
Rauna, Rauni (Finland)
Donald, Vladimir (France)
Jakob (Germany)
Ioulitta, Kerykos, Kirykos (Greece)
Henrik, Roland (Hungary)
Bonaventura, Giacobbe, Vladimiro (Italy)
Egija, Egmonts, Egons, Rūta (Latvia)
Gerimantė, Mantas, Rozalija, Rožė (Lithuania)
Oddmund, Oddrun (Norway)
Daniel, Dawid, Dawida, Egon, Henryk, Iga, Ignacja, Ignacy, Lubomysł, Niecisław, Włodzimierz, Żegota (Poland)
Angelina (Russia)
Henrich (Slovakia)
Buenaventura (Spain)
Ragnhild, Ragnvald (Sweden)
Volodymyr, Volodymyra (Ukraine)
Baldwin, Don, Donald, Donalda, Donna, Donnell, Donnie, Dunn, Dunne, Uriel (USA)
Don, Donald, Donalda, Donaldo, Donaldson, Donita, Donell, Donn, Donnell, Donnie, Donny, Kona, MacDonald, McDonald (Universal)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 196 of 2022; 169 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 5 of week 28 of 2022
Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 8 of 28]
Chinese: Month 6 (Héyuè), Day 17 (Ji-Si)
Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)
Hebrew: 16 Tammuz 5782
Islamic: 15 Ḏū al-Ḥijjah 1443
J Cal: 16 Lux; Oneday [16 of 30]
Julian: 2 July 2022
Moon: 95% Waning Gibbous
Positivist: 28 Charlemagne (7th Month) [St. Louis]
Runic Half Month: Ur (Primal Strength [Day 4 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 25 of 90)
Zodiac: Cancer (Day 25 of 30)
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Holidays 7.15
Holidays
Be A Dork Day
Cigarette Warning Day
Day of Democracy and Freedoms (Turkey)
Developmental Disability Professionals Day
Disability Awareness Day (UK)
Dog Days end
Elderly Men Day (Kiribati)
Festival of Santa Rosalia (Sicily)
Gorestnici begins (Fire Festival; Bulgaria; until 17th)
Hakata Gion Yamagasa (Fukuoka, Japan)
Hundadagar (Dog Days of Summer; Iceland) [Thru August 23]
I Love Horses Day
John Fogerty Day (El Cerrito, California)
Manitoba Province Day (Canada; 1870)
Manu’s Cession Day (American Samoa)
National Captain’s Hill Day
National Give Something Away Day
National Pet Fire Safety Day
No-Hitter Day
Respect Canada Day
St. Swithin's Day
Social Media Giving Day
Sultan’s Day (Brunei)
World Youth Skills Day (UN)
Food & Drink Celebrations
California Craft Beer Week begins
Gummi Worm Day
Margarine Day
National Tapioca Pudding Day
Orange Chicken Day
Third Friday in July
Big Sky Games (Montana) [Begins 3rd Friday]
Gentse Feesten begins (Ghent, Belgium) [Friday before 3rd Sunday]
Lindenfest (Rhineland, Germany) [Begins 3rd Friday]
Sherwood Robin Hood Festival begins (Oregon) [3rd Friday; ends Sunday]
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival begins (Dorset, UK) [3rd Friday; ends Sunday]
Wrong Days in Wright (Wright, Montana) [3rd Friday & Saturday]
Feast Days
Abhai (Syriac Orthodox Church)
Anne-Marie Javouhey (Christian; Saint)
Bernhard II, Margrave of Baden-Baden (Christian; Saint)
Bonaventure (Christian; Saint)
Bon Festival (Kantō region, Japan)
Confuflux (Discordian)
Day of Rauni (Finnish Mother Goddess)
Dispersion of the Apostles (No longer officially celebrated by the Catholic Church)
Donald of Ogilvy (Christian; Saint)
Edith of Polesworth (Christian; Saint)
Edith of Wilton (Christian; Saint)
Eid al-Adha, Day 6 [Muslim Feast of Sacrifice] (a.k.a. ...
Eid al Adha (Kuwait, Qatar)
Feast of Rowana (patron of secret knowledge of the runes; Druid/Flemish)
Ferret Down Your Trousers Day (Pastafarian)
Festival of Castor and Pollux (Ancient Roman)
Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor (Christian; Saint)
Ides of July (Ancient Rome)
St. Louis (Positivist; Saint)
Neil Gaiman Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Plechelm (Christian; Saint)
Quriaqos and Julietta (Christian; Saint)
Swithin (a..k.a. Swithun; Christian; Saint)
Vladimir the Great (Eastern Orthodox; Catholic Church)
Whamo the Rental Magician (Muppetism)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Fortunate Day (Pagan) [27 of 53]
Lucky Day (Philippines) [40 of 71]
Very Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [33 of 60]
Premieres
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Film; 2005)
Die Hard (Film; 1988)
A Fish Called Wanda (Film; 1988)
Gangnam Style, by Psy (Song; 20912)
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Film; 1953)
Ghostbusters (Film; 2016)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 2 (US Film; 2011) [#8]
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (US Film; 2009) [#6]
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland (Animated Film; 1989)
Mandatory Fun, by Weird Al Yankovic (Album; 2014)
Pirates of Penzance, starring Linda Ronstadt (Musical Play in Central Park, NY; 1980)
Staying Alive (Film; 1983)
Stranger Things (TV Series; 2016)
There’s Something ABout Mary (Film; 1998)
True Lies (12994)
Wedding Crashers (Film; 2005)
Today’s Name Days
Egon, Balduin (Austria)
Vlada, Vladena, Vladimir (Bulgaria)
Bonaventura, Bono, Dobriša, Vlado (Croatia)
Jindřich (Czech Republic)
Apostlenes Deling (Denmark)
Ragne, Raina, Raine, Raini (Estonia)
Rauna, Rauni (Finland)
Donald, Vladimir (France)
Jakob (Germany)
Ioulitta, Kerykos, Kirykos (Greece)
Henrik, Roland (Hungary)
Bonaventura, Giacobbe, Vladimiro (Italy)
Egija, Egmonts, Egons, Rūta (Latvia)
Gerimantė, Mantas, Rozalija, Rožė (Lithuania)
Oddmund, Oddrun (Norway)
Daniel, Dawid, Dawida, Egon, Henryk, Iga, Ignacja, Ignacy, Lubomysł, Niecisław, Włodzimierz, Żegota (Poland)
Angelina (Russia)
Henrich (Slovakia)
Buenaventura (Spain)
Ragnhild, Ragnvald (Sweden)
Volodymyr, Volodymyra (Ukraine)
Baldwin, Don, Donald, Donalda, Donna, Donnell, Donnie, Dunn, Dunne, Uriel (USA)
Don, Donald, Donalda, Donaldo, Donaldson, Donita, Donell, Donn, Donnell, Donnie, Donny, Kona, MacDonald, McDonald (Universal)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 196 of 2022; 169 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 5 of week 28 of 2022
Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 8 of 28]
Chinese: Month 6 (Héyuè), Day 17 (Ji-Si)
Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)
Hebrew: 16 Tammuz 5782
Islamic: 15 Ḏū al-Ḥijjah 1443
J Cal: 16 Lux; Oneday [16 of 30]
Julian: 2 July 2022
Moon: 95% Waning Gibbous
Positivist: 28 Charlemagne (7th Month) [St. Louis]
Runic Half Month: Ur (Primal Strength [Day 4 of 15]
Season: Summer (Day 25 of 90)
Zodiac: Cancer (Day 25 of 30)
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Questions for the Blogger!
I’ve been tagged by @darlingvagary for this; thanks so much!
Rules: answer 30 questions and tag 20 blogs you would like to get to know better.
1. Nicknames: Most people call me by my real name, but my parents call me Lu or Louie (comes from Peter in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe calling Lucy ‘Poor old Lu,’ and they’d call me that when I cried as a baby.)
2. Gender: Female
3. Star sign: Erm... Leo I think? I don’t really do star signs, so I’m not sure about this.
4. Height: Actually I’m not really sure? Somewhere between 5′6′’ and 5′10′’ so let’s go with 5′8′’, I suppose.
5. Time: 2:06 EST
6. Birthday: Aug. 19
7. Favourite bands: Midnight Oil, Wild Ones, Icon for Hire, My Bloody Valentine, The Choir, Backsliders, Sal Paradise (the Australian Christian one, not the Minneapolis one).
8. Favourite solo artists: Aaron Sprinkle, Steve Taylor, Sufjan Stevens.
9. Song stuck in my head:”Flower of the Plateau,” a vocaloid song sung by Miku and written by mothy.
10. Last movie I watched: Half of ”City of God” for school, and I don’t think that I can watch the rest... it’s full of every kind of thing that I’m sensitive to. I guess that I’ll have to finish it in order to pass the class, though... *sigh*
11. Last show I watched: I’m not sure... it might have been Voltron? It’s not my favourite, but the whole family watches it together, and I can’t really skip out on it when everyone else is watching.
12. When did I create my blog: I’m not actually sure; I think that it was at the end of 2015? I didn’t really use it much until the middle of 2016, though.
13. What do I post/reblog: Mostly FMA stuff right now; lots of Kimblee and Envy stuff because I’m obsessed. My own fanfiction, and occasional horrible art. I’ll also post Astro Boy, OHSHC, Ace Attorney, TWEWY and some other stuff on occasion.
14. Last thing I googled: My time zone (I’m a loser who doesn’t even know that without the internet telling me).
15. Do I have any other blogs: Nope! I’m thinking about making a sideblog at some point, but nothing currently.
16. Do I get asks: Not usually; I don’t know too many people so I don’t get them often. (If anyone ever wants to ask me about my Kimblee headcanons about almost anything, though, then please by all means ask me, because I almost always want to talk about him!).
17. Why I chose my url: When I was 13, I spent the summer programming the Commodore 64, the computer that set my dad on the career path to becoming a programmer. I came to really appreciate the computer and these days I try to share how cool it and its sixty-four kilobytes of RAM really are whenever I can. It’s been my screen name on other sites before, so I was glad to see that some guy my dad’s age hadn’t taken the url yet!
18. Following: 143
19. Followers: 45
20. Average hours of sleep: probably 6 per night? I need more though... I’m dead almost every school day. XD
21. Lucky number: I don’t have one, but 64 is a special number to me.
22. Instruments: Piano/keyboards, voice, drums, and I can struggle along with a ukulele or guitar.
23. What am I wearing: A black dress and leggings and a jean jacket.
24. Dream job: Video game music composer! Or a video game music analyst. The very best job would be making my own video game on my own, but I’d need to get better at art and programming to do that. I’d also like to be a mum someday, but I’ll just have to settle for babysitting other people’s kids right now...
25. Dream trip: I’ve always wanted to visit Shibuya ever since playing The World Ends With You. I’d also like to visit Australia and see some of the places that Midnight Oil sang about, and maybe visit the Netherlands or Ukraine and try to find some distant relatives of mine.
26. Favourite food: Um... really unhealthy stuff. Basically anything that a picky eight-year-old would eat, I will also eat, and everything else, I will not. I do have a few more “grown-up” foods that I like, but I mostly prefer the stuff that you’d find on a kids’ menu.
27. Nationality: Canadian, but my family all came over from Europe within the last few generations, so I have quite a bit of Ukrainian, Dutch, Norwegian and Finnish influence in my life thanks to my great-grandparents and grandparents.
28. Favourite song right now: Tricky... let’s say “Crazy Comets,” written by Rob Hubbard for the C-64. I have a ton of songs that I’m listening to right now, though, so it’s hard to choose.
29. Last book read: I think that it was “The Black Cauldron,” part of the Chronicles of Prydain series written by Lloyd Alexander.
30. Fictional Universe You’d want to join (top three): I think that I’d like to live in the Rune Factory universe, maybe. Other than that, I’m not sure... maybe just one of my own made-up universes.
I guess that I really do have to tag somebody... okay, here goes:
@distant-glory @shocotate @xmissmichix @just-a-strange-gal
Just do it if you want to, guys :)
Thanks for reading through my wall of text, guys!
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