#mysterious figures

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Echoes of Stone: Moai and Karajía

The Moai of Easter Island and the Sarcophagi of Karajía in Peru are remarkable cultural landmarks that offer deep insights into the civilizations that created them.

These statues, each displaying distinctive artistic styles, stand as lasting symbols of the spiritual beliefs, social structures, and customs of their respective peoples.

Studying these mysterious figures prompts important questions about the societies behind them — why they were built, what roles they played, and how they were crafted with the tools and knowledge available at the time.

Ongoing research into these monuments continues to reveal new layers of meaning, shedding light on the complexities of ancient cultures and the enduring mysteries that surround their heritage.

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The Sarcophagi of Carajía are unusually large pre-Inca Chachapoyas culture sarcophagi at the archaeological site of Carajía in the Utcubamba Valley, located 18 km northwest of the city of Chachapoyas, Peru (Luya Province, Amazonas Region).

The site contains eight Chachapoyan mummies located on a cliffside, referred to by local residents as the “ancient wise men."

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Moai or moʻai are monolithic human figures carved by the Rapa Nui people on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) in eastern Polynesia between the years 1250 and 1500.

[chloesimaginationthings]

What if Michael Afton was in FNAF into the pit,,

[paranormal-playground-podcast]

The Legend of the Dark Watchers in the Santa Lucia Mountains

The Legend of the Dark Watchers in the Santa Lucia Mountains is a captivating tale that has intrigued locals and visitors for generations. These mysterious shadowy figures, known as the Dark Watchers, are said to appear at twilight, standing silently and observing the landscape. The Legend of the Dark Watchers in the Santa Lucia Mountains continues to be a subject of fascination and fear,…

[psychokatrixxxy]

Love when the Justice League thinks Batman is a cryptid. This believe is only further enhanced by the face his sidekick, Robin, is clearly a shapeshifter, what with changing their height, hair style, skin tone, and even gender.

Batman clearly thinks that by having Robin look different every couple of years, it will show that they aren't cryptids like it would if Robin didn't age.

But the Justice League is too smart for that. They figured it out! But they are good friends (colleagues) and won't spill Batman's secret, but they will drop hints to him that they know, to show that they are smarter than he gives them credit for (they aren't.)

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When the batkids learn that the league thinks this, they start periodically going to the Watchtower with Bruce, taking turns dressed up as Robin.

The League is surprised as Robin seems to prefer taking the form of a child, perhaps to have villains underestimate them? But they just assume Robin is trying out something new.

The batkids definitely tell eachother about what was said/happened as to further sell the act of Robin being a shapeshifter, because clearly it has to be the same person, Robin knows what happened, so it couldn't of been someone else dressed as Robin.

[brontemanzaneroblog]

[tarastaubs1979blog]

[enchantingepics]

Story Prompt 27

In a dimly lit room, shadows played on the walls as the rhythmic beat of music filled the air. The soft glow of a mirror revealed the silhouette of a figure moving to an invisible dance partner. Unbeknownst to the dancer, a pair of chilling eyes observed every graceful sway from the darkness.

As the music pulsed, the room seemed to take on a life of its own. The dancer, lost in the melody, spun and twirled, blissfully unaware of the ominous presence watching. Suddenly, a voice echoed from the shadows.

"What are you dancing for?" The words cut through the music, sending shivers down the dancer's spine. Startled, they turned towards the darkness.

"Who's there?" they stammered, their heart pounding.

A low, haunting chuckle filled the room as the mysterious observer emerged from the shadows. Pale face, disfigured smile – a silent spectator of the private dance. The dancer's breath caught in their throat.

"Why watch me?" fear laced their words.

The enigmatic figure tilted their head, the grotesque smile widening. "I find joy in the movement of the living."

A tense silence lingered, broken only by the distant hum of the music. The dancer, torn between fear and curiosity, managed to muster courage.

"Do you want to dance?" they asked tentatively.

The figure's expression shifted, the eerie grin taking on a contemplative quality. "Dance with me? An intriguing proposition."

And so, in that dimly lit room, an unlikely dance unfolded – a dance between the living and the unknown. The mirror reflected an eerie duet, the dancer's movements intertwining with the peculiar steps of their unexpected companion.

As the music faded into the night, the mysterious figure retreated back into the shadows, leaving the room in silence. The dancer stood alone, wondering if it was all a surreal dream or a dance with something beyond understanding. The memory of that peculiar night lingered, an unsettling yet strangely fascinating encounter with the enigmatic presence that had briefly shared their dance floor.

[miamaimania]

"Untitled" ~ Winter Field by Sean Fitzgerald ⌘ Light leaks through where a person should be

[magentasnail]

ok pause from bill art time for some mystery twins art !! specifically, 12yo selves meeting their current day selves!

[weensysunshine]

some ghouls are easier to charm than others…

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Historians Hate Him

(Bonus: Lost footage of WWX's death)

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[afoxinstars]

man i miss my hrt, sad it already ended

it won't make me stop drawing though

[datcravat]

It seems there's a new lawyer in town!!!

[melonsharks]

grounding presence

[patchqork]

Let's save cyan

[cbmagus49]

Just realised I forgot to show off the doodles I did for the @mystery-twin-mystery-bags ko-fi doodle day! Here they are :D

This was really fun! Glad I could be a part of it ^^

Pre-orders for the Mystery Bags close on the 15th, so if you haven't got one yet and want to there's still time if you hurry!