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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · Jan 22

The vastness of space,
More stars in the Universe,
Than all written words.

#haiku #space

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 5h

Digging for dinosaur fossils > Digging into finances

Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 5h

If Trump actually rants about this it will be at odds with the military actions in the Southern Caribbean. This is a win for the Venezuelan people. If Trump really values the prize he would support Machado's win. But I know he's a petty little man and the military strikes have ulterior motives, so..

Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 5h

That's a very nice definition of self-care. I will definitely do that!

Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 6h

Have an awesome day

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 1d

For Mama D’leau, the transformation occurs when she is angered. She becomes a monster with a scaly upper body and snake-like appendages, including her snake-strand hair.

Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 1d

Here is another folklore character in observance of #caribbeanfolkloremonth!

Mama D’leau

Like her husband Papa Bois, Mama D’leau is associated with nature, specifically rivers. Just like La Diablesse, she is deceptively beautiful until exposed as a monster.

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SciFanSat Magazine @scifansat.bsky.social · 9d

Calling all writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and More: Submissions are open for October’s #SciFanSat issue until 10.16.2025 at scifansat.com/landing.html!

Our theme this month is… MOON!

#SFF #AmWritingScifi #AmWritingFantasy #WritingPrompts

SciFanSat: The Monthly Magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy and More! October’s theme is MOON. The deadline for submissions is October 16th, 2025.

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SciFanSat Magazine @scifansat.bsky.social · 4d

Published author alumni of #SciFanSat: In a world rife with lunacy, remember to chart your course by the right stars and vote in the issue twenty-six peer review poll! Nominate your favorite piece and author to put them in the running for the 2025 Bartleby B. Boar Award!

SciFanSat: The Monthly Magazine for Science Fiction, Fantasy and More!

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 4d

Attended by a bunch of stoners.. headlined by Megalith. 🫠 Reviews said it was monumental.

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 4d

Today's featured #folklore character for #caribbeanfolkloremonth is the La Diablesse.

Translated as “female devil,” La Diablesse is a seductress, and a temptress.

La Diablesse appears along lonely paths, visible to men who would digress from their courses to accommodate a pretty face.

#myth

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Shen Comix @shenanigansen.bsky.social · 4d

japanese speakers, is "ohayu gozaimatherfucker" a funny thing for the american character in an anime to say

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 4d

That's on my to-do list this week actually. Thanks.

Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 4d

Hey, thanks a lot. The support will be much appreciated to share this work as widely as possible.

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 4d

Take a poll on the planet today and you will have the names of five vile old men whose absence and the eradication of their damage and legacy, would make the world a better place immediately - Trump, Putin, Xi, Musk and Netanyahu.

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 4d

I hope you are okay! Snow leopards are amazing!

Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 5d

Are you a lover of #caribbeanfolklore, #mythology and #literature?

'The Zemis - The Poetic Retelling of An Old Folktale' by Shane Jitta, is an epic poem that reimagines the origins of Trinidad's famous Pitch Lake, centuries ago.

Get your copy on Amazon Kindle today!

www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTDFNWTY

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 5d

Pay raise and a vacation.. aren't we bougie. Have a great time.

Sorry about the zit.

Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 7d

Douens are often said to appear nude, have no facial features under wide-brimmed woven hats and their feet are turned backwards.

Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 7d

Today's #caribbeanfolkloremonth supernatural being is The Douen.

Douens are the spirits of young children who died before being baptised. As a result, they roam around communities and befriend other little children who were never baptised, as well with the intent to kidnap them.

#folklore #myths

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 8d

He is depicted as an African man with at least one leg ending in a cloven hoof, a beard made of leaves and two short horns protruding from atop his head.

Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 8d

As we continue to observe #caribbeanfolkloremonth, allow me to share some information about a popular folklore character- Papa Bois.

He is the protector of the forest and the animals.

Hunters know to listen for the sound of a horn, which Papa Bois uses to warn the animals of their presence.

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 8d

It's good to be prepared in these crazy times.

Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 8d

Or, audacious!

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 9d

It's jumbie season in the Caribbean!

Happy #CaribbeanFolkloreMonth!

What is a 'jumbie'?

A 'jumbie' is a spirit or supernatural being found in Caribbean folklore, especially in places like Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Guyana.

Join me for more jumbie tid-bits this month!

#folklore #myths

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Here Be Dragons @aethelshane.bsky.social · 9d

But it also was an email. Hegseth said the 10 reform talking points were being sent to their inboxes as he spoke.

It just made the whole thing unnecessary.