#quinglongmon

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[ID: A panoramic screenshot from Digimon Adventure Zero Two episode 39 showing Gennai sitting on a rock and facing Quinglongmon. End ID]

#digimon #digimon adventure zero two #zero two screenshots #gennai #quinglongmon #azulongmon

[bethanythebogwitch]

Digimon & Mythology: the Holy Beasts and the Deva

I really like mythology and I really like Digimon, so why not combine them? Talking about the real-world inspirations behind monsters is something I've been doing with Pokemon, so let's give Digimon the same treatment.

Digimon has a lot of special groups whose members share common goals and origins. Two of these groups that are inticately linked to each other are the Holy Beasts (translated to English as the Sovereigns or Harmonious Ones) and the Deva. The Holy beasts are Ultimate/Mega level Digimon who each guard one of the cardinal directions of the Digital World: north, south, east, and west, with a 5th member ruling over the other four and guarding the center. The Deva are a group of 12 Perfect/Ultimate level Digimon that serve the Holy Beasts, with each of the Beasts having 3 Deva that answer to it. The Beast of the center has no Deva.

The Holy Beasts are based on the Chinese legend of the Four Symbols or Sì Xiàng. Other names for them include the Four Guardians, Four Gods, and Four Auspicious Beasts. These are four constellations that are said to represent and guard the four cardinal directions. Some versions of the myth add a 5th member representing the center. While it originated in China, the legend of the Four Symbols spread across East Asia and can now be found in many cultures. The legend reached Japan where it inspired the designers of Digimon. They specifically made the Holy Beasts based on a Japanese variant of the legend where the Four Symbols are believed to guard Kyoto. The Beasts are also associated with seasons and were syncretized into the 5 elements of the Wuxing: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. I will discuss each Digimon and its mythological counterpart below.

The Deva have multiple origins. The name comes from the Devas of Hinduism, benevolent supernatural beings who fought against the evil Asuras. As Hinduism evolved and changed over time, the term took on varying meanings, but still retained the idea that Devas are good. Buddhism adopted the idea when it split off from Hinduism. Buddhist Devas are beings that are more powerful than humans, but are still mortal and trapped in the same cycle of death and reincarnation as humans are. While Devas may be venerated by humans, they are still below the Buddhas. This can be seen in the Digimon Deva who are powerful beings (though not all of them are as benevolent as their mythical counterparts) but still are subordinate to the Holy Beasts. The Deva take the shape of animals from the Chinese zodiac. The names of the Deva come from the Twelve Heavenly Generals. These are Buddhist figures that are the guardians of Bhaisajyaguru, the Buddha if healing and medicine in Mahāyāna Buddhism. This story spread throughout Asia including to Japan, where Bhaisajyaguru is called Yakushi. The Heavenly Generals eventually came to be associated with the animals of the Chinese zodiac, though different traditions disagree on which animal is associated with which general. I think I have tracked down the version used by the Digimon creators, which uses the same animals for the Generals and the Deva. The Deva's names all come from Japanese transliterations of the Generals' original Sanskrit names. In this tradition, each General is associated with a particular weapon. The Deva share this trait, each having a weapon named in Chinese called the Bǎo [weapon name] with Bǎo meaning "treasure". Stragely, the Deva mix up which weapon is associated with which General. I don't know if this was intentional or not. Each Deva also has an attack named after one of the Narakas (hells) listed in the Hindu text Vishnu Purana. More detail on each Deva will be presented below.

The Holy Beast of the north is Xuanwumon (Ebonwumon in English). It is a gigantic tortoise with two snake-like heads and a tree for a shell. It is based on Xuánwǔ, the Black Tortoise of the Four Symbols. While nearly every depiction of Xuánwǔ depicts it as a tortoise, usually with a snake on its shell, the name actually translates to "black warrior". It is associated with the season of winter and element of water. The snake seen with it is because it was believed that turtles could only mate with snakes and not each other. Yeah, the Greeks weren't the only people who could be hilariously wrong about animals. The snake connection carries over to Xuanwumon, whose heads and necks are those of snakes. Xuanwumon is the eldest of the Holy Beasts and fights using water powers (fitting its mythical counterpart). It is also the least violent of the Holy Beasts and is a philosopher who comes up with zen koans.

The Deva who serve Xuanwumon are Kumbhiramon the mouse, Vajramon the bull, and Vikaralamon the boar. Kumbhiramon is usually depicted as the weakest of the Deva, but is very intelligent, capable of predictions the actions of others, and participates in Xuanwumon's philosophical musings. It is also rather rude and sarcastic while playing up its charming and cute aspects. It's weapon is the Bǎo Chǔ, a vajra (type of Indian club) that it controls with telekinesis. This is one case where its namesake does use the same weapon and it functions as a pun since "chu" is the Japanese onomatopoeia for a mouse's squeak.

Vajramon is the most physically strong of the Deva and is a mighty warrior who seeks truth and honor and despises cowardice. It also aims to rid itself of material and emotional concerns, fitting the Buddhist origins of the Deva. It wields the Bǎo Jiàn, a pair of swords, which fits its legendary counterpart.

Vikaralamon is the largest of the Deva. It is detached, preferring to silently observe the world form a distance and only steps in when it needs to. It may also just be lazy as it sleeps a lot and can sleep with its eyes open. Its weapon is the Bǎo Lún, wheels that it spits out of its mouth and which have different effects depending on what color they are. None of the Heavenly Generals uses a wheel. Its namesake instead uses a sword or vajra. The wheel is a common symbol in Buddhism used to symbolize the cycle of death and rebirth.

The Holy Beast of the west is Qinglongmon (Azulongmon in English), a dragon made of storm clouds. It is based on Qīnlóng, the azure dragon of the east. It is associated with the season of spring and the element of `wood. Xuanwumon seems to have stolen the wood though, given it has a tree on its shell and Quinglongmon has nothing woody about it. Quinglongmon is described as a dispassionate deity who rarely concerns itself with humans or weak Digimon and will only step in when things get serious. This is in contrast to its anime appearances, where it was the most helpful and proactive of the four. Quinglongmon is also a member of the Four Great Dragons, possibly the least utilized group in the franchise. They exist as nothing but a reference to the Chinese Myth of the Four Dragon Kings.

The Deva that serve Quinglongmon are Andiramon the rabbit, Majiramon the dragon, and Mihiramon the tiger. Andiramon (Antylamon in English) is the first of the Deva to debut, predating the group as a whole, though in a different form. There are two forms of Andiramon, Andiramon (data) and Andiramon (virus) with the former being treated as the normal form and the latter being a corrupted version of the Deva as a result of a computer virus. Andiramon (virus) appeared before Andiramon (data). Andiramon is also the only Deva with a dedicated evolution line from Child/Rookie to Ultimate/Mega. Andiramon is a gentle Digimon that loves small and cute creatures and will defend them. Its weapon is the Bǎo Fǔ, which are its own hands transformed into axes. Its mythical counterpart instead uses a mallet or whisk.

Andiramon (data)

Andiramon (virus)

Majiramon is the most capitalist of the Deva. It is extremely greedy and will not lift a finger to do anything that doesn't benefit itself. It also puts a monetary value on everything and will intervene if anything upsets the flow of money. Its weapon is the Bǎo Shǐ, arrows formed from its hair, each of which is worth 5,000 yen. Its associated General is usually associated with bows or spears.

Mihiramon is a scoundrel and a ruffian that enjoys picking fights, but is also the Deva's best strategist and possesses a brilliant tactical mind. Combined with its ability to fly and incredible speed, Mihiramon is one of the best fighters amongst the Deva. Its weapon is the Bǎo Bàng, a three-sectioned staff connected by chains that it can turn its tail into. Think a souped-up nunchuck. Its mythical counterpart uses a vajra instead.

The Holy Beast of the South is Zhuqiaomon. It is based on Zhūquè, the Vermillion Bird of the south. The bird is described as a pheasant with five-colored feathers and that is perpetually covered in fire. Fittingly, its season is summer and its element is fire. Zhuqiaomon is also a flaming bird that attacks with fire. It is the least pleasant of the Holy Beasts, a violent and often cruel god who incinerates those who approach it and rarely helps out others. Fittingly, its sole major anime appearance was as a villain.

The Deva who serve Zhuqiaomon are just as assholeish as their master. They are Indaramon the horse, Pajiramon the sheep, and Sandiramon the snake. Indaramon is a vain asshole that spends its time bragging about talented it is. It even looks down on those who value hard work as it views them as inferior to its natural talent. Despite fussing over its appearance, it is completely unrefined in battle and fights like a berserker. Its weapon is the Bǎo Bèi, a giant gilded conch shell that it uses as a bludgeon and as a horn that can release ultrasonic blasts. Its mythical counterpart instead used a staff

Pajiramon is one of the coolest Deva and one of the evilest. It rules the world of dreams and knows many dark secrets that it divulges to no others. It even avoids the other Deva. While it is described as always calm and yet cruel to others it gives me the impression that the secrets it holds are so dangerous that it must stay away from others at all costs. Its weapon is the Bǎo Gōng, its crossbow that fires arrows which can put others to sleep and trap them in nightmares. It's mythical counterpart also uses a bow.

Sandiramon is the cruelest and most cunning of the Deva. It prefers to draw out fights and kill its enemies in slow and torturous ways. It also lives underground and excels in subterranean combat. Why do snakes always have to be evil? Let us have good snakes damnit. I really don't like it when a group of animals are always or almost always villains in fiction, like sharks, rats, vultures, and snakes. Its weapon is the Bǎo Kuí, spears made of light that it spits out of its mouth. Its mythical counterpart uses a sword or conch shell instead.

The Holy Beast of the west is Baihumon. It is based on Báihǔ, the White Tiger of the West. Báihǔ is associated with autumn and the element of metal. Metal is fitting for Baihumon as it wears metal armor and can unleash a roar that turns targets into metal statues. Baihumon is the youngest and strongest of the Holy Beasts. It is a neutral being that prefers not to get involved in most matters, but is the first Holy Beast to leap into the fight against a powerful enemy.

The Deva that serve Baihumon are Caturamon the dog, Makuramon the monkey, and Sinduramon the rooster. Caturamon has a strong sense of justice and will preside over judgement of others, proclaiming them as good or evil. It's view of justice is very black and white and it doesn't like dealing with situations without a clear good and bad side. It also acts like an older brother to its fellows, something they do not seem to reciprocate. Its weapon is the Bǎo Chuí, a giant hammer it can transform its whole body into. Its mythical counterpart uses swords instead.

Makuramon is interesting it that it almost never speaks and its face remains completely expressionless. This would make its emotions enigmatic, but its body language is extremely expressive, showing it to be hyperactive and extremely curious, though with a short attention span. It dislikes battles and prefers to trap enemies and settle fights nonviolently. This is opposed to its major anime appearance, where it was a total asshole. Its weapon is the Bǎo Yù, spheres that can be used to trap other Digimon. Its mythical counterpart prefers an axe.

The last Deva is Sinduramon, which also sounds like it would be unpleasant to be around. It's a gossip that loves to give insults and pick fights, then it hides inside its armored shell when this inevitably gets it into trouble. I know some people like that and they suck. Its weapon is shared with Kumbhiramon, a vajra called Bǎo Chǔ. Sandiramon's vajra can shoot lightning. Its mythical counterpart also uses a vajra, but a single-pronged one instead of a three-pronged one.

The leader of the Holy Beasts and one of the most powerful Digimon in existence is Huanglongmon (Fanglongmon in English). It is based on Huánglóng, the Yellow Dragon of the Center. It is considered the incarnation of the supreme deity that is the Yellow Emperor and its color represents the earth. It represents the changing of the seasons and the element of earth. Huanglongmon is associated with earth in that it is trapped in the center of the world, from which it observes the Digital World and oversees the other Holy Beasts. In the distant past it was free, but when Lucemon (Digimon's devil) rebelled against God, it trapped Huanglongmon as its first act since its rebellion would have been foiled were Huanglongmon around to oppose it. The imprisonment of Huanglongmon caused the other Holy Beasts to begin fighting for supremacy, but they eventually settled into an equilibrium. Huanglongmon's body is coated in the ultra-rare metal Huanglong ore, which is utterly indestructible. Assimilating Huanglong ore into one's body is a process that takes so long that only Huanglongmon is old enough to actually use it. Huanglongmon is both good and evil, having achieved true balance. If that balance is thrown off, bad things can happen. Specifically, if it leans too hard to evil it will become Huanglongmon Ruin Mode, an unstoppable god of ruin whose rampage was only stopped when the other Holy Beasts restored the balance. This would imply that it also has a mode where it leans too hard to good (Holy Mode? Creation Mode?) but this have never been made official.

Huanglongmon

Huanglongmon Ruin Mode

#digimon #holy beasts #digimon sovereigns #mythology #chinese mythology #hinduism #hindu mythology #buddhism #buddhist mythology #deva #digimon deva #twelve heavenly generals #four symbols #xuanwumon #ebonwumon #quinglongmon #azulongmon #zhuqiaomon #baihumon #huanglongmon #fanglongmon #andiramon #antylamon #vajramon #kumbhiramon #vikaralamon #majiramon #mihiramon #indaramon #pajiramon

[dragonandtiger]

Dreaming To Reality: Oneiromancy Chapter Twenty One - 05

And accidents had the best chance of ensuring that his beloved human child would die a slow and agonizing death.

It was a shame that Neemon couldn’t do the same to Ryo.

When two more human children appeared in his world, Neemon had been excited to kill them as well, though he had less time to come up with entertaining ideas for how to go about it than he did with his special pet project.

Ryo was a treat to torture, as the boy already had an error in his programming that was so easy to exploit. All Neemon had to do was manipulate Digimon to vy for the child’s time, or pester the boy himself as he felt like it, and Ryo would slowly dissolve into a neurotic mess of nerves from simple social anxiety.

Ken was a different flavor of treat back then, but no less tasty. The boy was just insecure to the point of stupidity and hobbled by his own kind nature. It was so easy to say something ‘innocently’ that would trigger his virtually non-existent self-confidence and leave him convinced of his uselessness.

Neemon couldn’t help but wonder how long he could feed those insecurities that prevented Ken from evolving Wormmon and being even remotely useful in combat. He would have made a betting pool if he ever dared, or cared, to let anyone know of his sabotage. Feeding Wormmon’s own doubts and feelings of uselessness certainly helped prolong their suffering.

Death for Ryo and Ken was not as much a guarantee as it was for Keiko. As much as Neemon looked forward to the day when he received those orders, he knew they would be far less likely. Ken was too pathetic for the Holy Beasts to consider a threat, and Ryo was…

Well, Ryo was too important to kill. Until suddenly he wasn’t.

The joy Neemon felt when those ‘all powerful’ fools finally voted in favor of that human’s death could not be described in words.

It was just a shame that Ryo’s death had to be merciful. That gutless worm Quinglongmon refused to vote to end the boy’s life without it decreed to be as painless as possible. Xuanwumon, at least, didn’t care one way or the other about it, and Baihumon…

Ugh. Of all Digimon to stubbornly refuse to kill. That oversized pussy cat was so high and mighty about voting against murder too, calling it a ‘betrayal.’ He and the worm were the biggest thorns in his master’s side.

Neemon lost count of how many times Zhuqiaomon called for a vote to end Keiko’s life, and they always went the same way. His master would make some impassioned argument with more and more evidence about why it was justified, easily winning over Xuanwumon, but Quinglongmon and Baihumon would always immediately vote no. Eventually, the two fools stopped bothering to argue their reasons why, which was always some nonsense about it being ‘honorless,’ ‘cruel,’ ‘unnecessary,’ and the like. The stalemate that always resulted might as well have been a unanimous vote to keep that child alive for all the good it did.

#Dreaming To Reality #oneiromancy #digimon #Digimon Adventure 02 #digimon adventure

[lhassinu]

Somewhere in the world it’s still the correct time for Digifake week’s theme: Mythical Beast

i honestly cannot thank @calament enough for her help and endless patience!!!! 

Name: Hermanubimon (from Hermanubis, god from classical mythology combined from Hermes and Anubis) Level: Perfect Type: Holy Beast Attribute: Vaccine Field: Wind Guardians, Virus Busters Main evolution: from Wolpetinmon with crest of Hope to Feyethermon Other options*: (sorted by occurrence) From - D’Arcmon, Pegasmon, Coatlmon, Nefertimon, Sangloupmon, Dobermon, Prairiemon, Sagittarimon, Goatmon, Harpymon, Moosemon To - Anubimon, Mercurymon, Valdurmon, Holydramon, Valkyrimon, Hououmon, Lotusmon, Sleipmon, Quinglongmon, Baihumon, AncientSphinxmon

*Many evolution routes are possible however digimon that actually do evolve into Hermanubimon are quite rare and even less evolve further...

The one on the top is how Hermanubimon really looks and the bottom one is an alternate version? when powered up??? idk but i bought this softest fabric and i have a hard time letting it go, so here.. In any case, despite his canine body type, his fur is actually very sheep-like.

Attacks: Caduceus snakebite: Unwraps his 3 tails and uses them as a whip. Wepet-er : All the “eyes” on his ears open and he creates a ball of holy light above his head that strikes his foes. Peseskhaf slash: Slashes the opponent with his sharp claws on his front or hind legs.   Souls guidance : The ear-eyes all open and leave a shining turquoise trail behind them that can be used as a rope to bind his foes for example. (Not unlike Pegasmon’s or Nefertimon’s Sanctuary Bind) 

The digimojis on the earrings say wpt-r, that hopefully being the Egyptian term for the Opening of the mouth ceremony. There is also ‘Caduceus’ written on the golden tail and ‘Digital monster’ on both holy rings. 

As you can probably tell i tried to include quite a few references to Hermes and Anubis as well as Anubimon and Mercurimon, there is more of them, more subtle :3c

#digifakeweek17 #digimon #digisafe #digifake #tamersona #k #doodles #hermanubimon #gotta queue'em all

[shortieandcoconut]

Did you knew that Zhuqiaomon, Quinglongmon, Xuanwumon and Baihumon are based in the Four Legendary Chinese Animals? According to Chinese Mythology: The Phoenix, The Dragon, The Turtle and The Tiger are the Holy Animals, that were created by an emperor named Niu Wa, to be the world's guardians and fight demons.

Yes! I did know they were based of mythological Chinese animals, but I didn't know who they were made by! Thanks for the info. :)

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[ID: Screenshots from Digimon Adventure Zero Two episode 40 showing: Daisuke, Mimi, and Michael with Benjamin. (1) Mimi gestures to Benjamin, introducing him to the others. (2) A side shot of Benjamin talking to the kids and V-mon. (3) The kids looking at V-mon. (4) Palmon excitedly clasping her hands together as she looks at Benjamin. (5) Palmon excitedly looking at Benjamin. (6) Benjamin holds Quinglongmon's digicore up to Daisuke's D3 as it glows intensely, and everyone else watches. End ID]

#digimon #digimon adventure zero two #zero two screenshots #02x40 #michael and betamon #mimi and palmon #daisuke and vmon #benjamin #american chosen children #international chosen children

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Gennai (02x29)

[ID: Screenshots featuring Gennai from Digimon Adventure Zero Two episode 39 showing: (1) Gennai with his hood up. (2) Gennai with his hood down. (2) A close up of Gennai. (3) Gennai holding one of Quinglongmon's digicores. (4) Gennai looking back over his shoulder. (5) A close up ¾ shot. (6) Gennai standing in front of Koushirou's desk and computer. (7) Gennai with Imperialdramon's leg visible in the background. End ID]

#digimon adventure zero two #digimon #zero two screenshots #gennai #02x39

[dragonandtiger]

Dreaming To Reality: Oneiromancy Chapter Fourteen - 21

“Let’s just stop by and check up on him first,” Miyako said. “We’ll figure out where to go from there. Plus, we pretty much confirmed that Zhuqiaomon is the biggest problem we’ve got to deal with.” She paused to shudder. “…Besides the Dark Ocean.”

“Guess that’s true,” Taichi said.

Miyako snapped her fingers and turned back to Baihumon. “Oh, that reminds me. What’s the opinion on humans for you and the other Holy Beasts? Well, besides murder bird’s - his opinion is pretty apparent by now.”

“I see no difference between human and Digimon,” Baihumon said. “We are all individuals, all capable of great good or evil, and worrying about differences is nothing short of stupidity. Digimon alone have more differences than grains of sand in the Dark Ocean, what point is there to be concerned about whether or not one is organic or Digital?”

Miyako nodded as she stroked her chin. “Right, right. Good. And the other two?”

“Xuanwumon is a coward,” Baihumon said, his tone harsh. “And finds humans frightening. But I find it difficult to think of something he is not frightened of when it has more power than him. As for Qinglongmon…” The tiger paused before his ears canted fully back, lowering his head. “He was, for a time, humanity’s greatest champion among the Holy Beasts. Very patient and understanding.” His eyes narrowed as his tail gave a mighty slap against the floor. “However, he no longer deserves that consideration, and no one is more aware of that than he.”

Miyako pursed her lips and pressed her hands together in front of them. “Okay… so currently Quinglongmon is feeling, let’s say, guilty. Has he been feeling that way, since, oh, I don’t know, the last time you four met to vote, or after the battle that created the Battlefield Memorial?”

“His guilt was immediate,” Baihumon said. “But it came too late, and mattered not.”

Miyako let out a thoughtful hum as she nodded. “I see, I see. And, at about the same time that started, how would you say the other two were acting? Cheerful? Worried?”

“Infuriatingly gleeful,” Baihumon growled, his lips curling up to reveal his razor sharp teeth. “The other, an annoying mixture of terrified optimism.”

“So,” Miyako said slowly. “Would you say, Zhuqiaomon was happy like a kid on Christmas morning and Xuanwumon was, say, afraid of getting caught with his hand in the cookie jar but excited he got away with a cookie?”

#Dreaming To Reality #oneiromancy #digimon #Digimon Adventure 02 #digimon adventure

[dragonandtiger]

Dreaming To Reality: Oneiromancy Chapter Thirteen - 28

Takeru froze as things into place to create a terrible picture in his mind. “The vote.”

“What?” Yamato turned to stare at his brother. “Vote?”

“Remember?” Takeru murmured. “The Holy Beasts… they have to vote.” He turned to the others. “Which means… they voted on whether or not to kill Keiko.”

A low growl escaped Tailmon as her ears canted back. “And it passed.” She fixed her gaze on FlaWizarmon and Witchmon. “Right?”

FlaWizarmon gave a sharp nod.

“Three to one,” Witchmon said, her voice low. “We had our doubts Baihumon would give the nod to something so underhanded as this. His pride wouldn’t allow it. But we thought he was more capable than… we always thought Quinglongmon…” She trailed off, her voice choking a bit before she took the time to clear her throat. “Quinglongmon was always the most compassionate of the four.”

“Shocked the hell outta us that it was Baihumon that was the nay vote instead of him,” FlaWizarmon spat. “That two-faced snake all but admitted as such when we confronted him. Baihumon confirmed it when we talked to him later. That’s why we let you kids play around with him at his fortress. At least if Baihumon decides he wants you dead, you’ll see that damn attack come at you from the front instead of the back.”

“How…,” Hikari choked out, her trembling hands reaching up to cover her mouth. “How could they… how could they?” Tears welled up in her eyes as her emotions overflowed. “How could they!?”

“That’s Zhuqiaomon for you,” FlaWizarmon growled. “That’s why it surprised the shit outta us that he wanted to rescue Ryo… and why we went along. We didn’t trust that the whole thing wasn’t a trap to kill every damn one of you right then and there… have the Dark Ocean swallow you up with the rest of the humans.”

Yamato’s eyes widened. “Which almost happened,” he said lowly, his hands shaking as they were both clenched at his sides. “If you hadn’t teleported us out…!”

“And yet it also worked,” Witchmon said as she pursed her lips. “Ryo was there, alive, and we were able to rescue him.” She shook her head. “I can’t imagine what’s going through Zhuqiaomon’s mind.”

“That’s the problem when yer working with a backstabbing piece of shit,” FlaWizarmon said with a smile that shared no friendliness. “It’s impossible to tell when they’re up to their old tricks or when they’re actually genuine~!”

#Dreaming To Reality #oneiromancy #digimon #Digimon Adventure 02 #digimon adventure