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I am planning to get a hummingbird tattoo.. but i want to know the true meaning and what it really symbolizes. It was hard for me to find meanings, so maybe you'll have better luck. Thanks!
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There are many folklore myths about the Hummingbird most are Native American. Here are just a few:
Mayan legend says the hummingbird is actually the sun in disguise, and he is trying to court a beautiful woman, who is the moon.
Another Mayan legend says the first two hummingbirds were created from the small feather scraps left over from the construction of other birds. The god who made the hummers was so pleased he had an elaborate wedding ceremony for them. First butterflies marked out a room, then flower petals fell on the ground to make a carpet; spiders spun webs to make a bridal pathway, then the sun sent down rays which caused the tiny groom to glow with dazzling reds and greens. The wedding guests noticed that whenever he turned away from the sun, he became drab again like the original gray feathers from which he was made.
A third Mayan legend speaks of a hummingbird piercing the the tongue of ancient kings. When the blood was poured on sacred scrolls and burned, divine ancestors appeared in the smoke.
An Apache legend tells of Wind Dancer, a young warrior, who was born deaf, but could sing magical, wordless songs that brought healing and good weather. He married Bright Rain, a beautiful, young woman whom he rescued when she was being attacked by a wolf.
Wind Dancer was killed during another errand of mercy. A bitter winter ensued, but it suddenly and mysteriously ended after Bright Rain started taking solitary walks.
Tribal elders learned Wind Dancer had come back to her in the form of a hummingbird. He wore the same ceremonial costume and war paint he had worn as a man. In fields of spring flowers he would approach her and whisper his magical secrets in her ear. This brought her peace and joy.
The link is very informative and has many more legends. Hope this helps!
There are many folklore myths about the Hummingbird most are Native American. Here are just a few:
Mayan legend says the hummingbird is actually the sun in disguise, and he is trying to court a beautiful woman, who is the moon.
Another Mayan legend says the first two hummingbirds were created from the small feather scraps left over from the construction of other birds. The god who made the hummers was so pleased he had an elaborate wedding ceremony for them. First butterflies marked out a room, then flower petals fell on the ground to make a carpet; spiders spun webs to make a bridal pathway, then the sun sent down rays which caused the tiny groom to glow with dazzling reds and greens. The wedding guests noticed that whenever he turned away from the sun, he became drab again like the original gray feathers from which he was made.
A third Mayan legend speaks of a hummingbird piercing the the tongue of ancient kings. When the blood was poured on sacred scrolls and burned, divine ancestors appeared in the smoke.
An Apache legend tells of Wind Dancer, a young warrior, who was born deaf, but could sing magical, wordless songs that brought healing and good weather. He married Bright Rain, a beautiful, young woman whom he rescued when she was being attacked by a wolf.
Wind Dancer was killed during another errand of mercy. A bitter winter ensued, but it suddenly and mysteriously ended after Bright Rain started taking solitary walks.
Tribal elders learned Wind Dancer had come back to her in the form of a hummingbird. He wore the same ceremonial costume and war paint he had worn as a man. In fields of spring flowers he would approach her and whisper his magical secrets in her ear. This brought her peace and joy.
The link is very informative and has many more legends. Hope this helps!
What are movies that have alternate endings and why there are such?
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butterfly effect has 3 alternate endings (accdg to wiki) ..
paranormal activity has 3 also
why?
Answer
I think it's right that they do it to see which one 'test' audiences like better.
For example: since someone already mentioned I Am Legend...the alternate ending on the DVD for that movie is far less violent than what ended up in the theatrical cut. The infected alpha-male slams his hands on the glass and leaves a âbutterflyâ smudge on it, indicating that he wants the female with the butterfly tattoo that Neville is testing. Neville takes a non-violent approach and just gives her back, apologizes and the infected leave without hurting anyone.
Original test audiences didn't like this ending b/c throughout the film, audiences usually like to know whose the 'good guy' and whose the 'bad guy'. Since throughout the film the infected are depicted as being extremely violent and non-human and I guess they thought it was anti-climactic that there is such a simple solution to the tension b/c Neville (and theoretically the rest of the human race) and the infected. I think the test audences were fonder of the more violent ending. Which, sadly says a lot about our current state of pop culture. I liked the more peaceful alternate ending better, I think it was more complicated and unexpected.
I think it's right that they do it to see which one 'test' audiences like better.
For example: since someone already mentioned I Am Legend...the alternate ending on the DVD for that movie is far less violent than what ended up in the theatrical cut. The infected alpha-male slams his hands on the glass and leaves a âbutterflyâ smudge on it, indicating that he wants the female with the butterfly tattoo that Neville is testing. Neville takes a non-violent approach and just gives her back, apologizes and the infected leave without hurting anyone.
Original test audiences didn't like this ending b/c throughout the film, audiences usually like to know whose the 'good guy' and whose the 'bad guy'. Since throughout the film the infected are depicted as being extremely violent and non-human and I guess they thought it was anti-climactic that there is such a simple solution to the tension b/c Neville (and theoretically the rest of the human race) and the infected. I think the test audences were fonder of the more violent ending. Which, sadly says a lot about our current state of pop culture. I liked the more peaceful alternate ending better, I think it was more complicated and unexpected.
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