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So-called "free thinkers" when their friend has to pee

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"endos make a mockery of REAL systems" "ace people make a mockery of REAL queer people" "nonbinary people make a mockery of REAL trans people" "self-diagnosed people make a mockery of REAL disabled people" "bisexuals make a mockery of REAL gay people" "non-dysphoric trans people make a mockery of REAL trans people" "trans lesbians make a mockery of REAL lesbians"

arent you tired? arent you tired? arent you tired?

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these are KILLING me

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someone had to no one had to

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the off remake demo is here!!! here's my silly fanart about it

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tired: mermaids are all women

wired: much like elves, merfolk are mistaken by sailors for being all women because they have long hair and are very pretty

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What if you got your happy ending

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sydney :3

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webfishing

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Flarl pride 🏳️‍🌈✨ (New icon commission examples, now open on Ko-fi!)

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"This town is colder now, I think it's sick of us."

soooo since my art style has gotten better, I redrew the first artwork I made this year hahaha! I'm okay with my AU Sydney looking like this, again I wanted it to kinda look like his younger sprite. Of course he still has that hat. I'll be remaking his "sprite" so be on the look out for that

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HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!!!!! RAVENBARLEY IS CANON!!!!!!!!! (preview from the 3rd graphic novel)

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Huehuecoyotl : The Trickster God

Huehuecoyotl, often identified as the “Ancient Drum” or the “Old Coyote,” holds a prominent position in Aztec mythology. Renowned for his association with music, dance, mischief, and song, he personifies the essence of joy and narrative. Additionally, he serves as the patron deity of unrestrained sexuality. More than merely a trickster figure, Huehuecoyotl encapsulates the dual nature of life, embodying both the unbridled joy of existence and its unpredictable twists and turns. In the intricate tapestry of Aztec cosmology, Huehuecoyotl stands as the divine embodiment of music, dance, mischief, and the perpetual cycle of life.

Physical Traits

Huehuecoyotl is commonly illustrated as a coyote engaged in dance, possessing human hands and feet, often accompanied by a human drummer. His name, translating to “very old coyote,” carries positive connotations for the Aztecs, symbolizing traits such as astuteness, worldly wisdom, pragmatism, male beauty, and youthfulness. The depictions of his darker side showcase a coyote appearance with non-human characteristics, adorned with black or yellow feathers that contrast the usual green plumage.

Visual representations of Huehuecoyotl often present a playful fusion of coyote and human attributes. Picture a slender, bipedal coyote adorned in a vibrant loincloth, showcasing nimble hands and feet. His mischievous grin reveals sharp teeth, while his eyes sparkle with a combination of cunning and humor. Some renditions feature him wearing a feathered headdress or wielding a rattle, further emphasizing his connection to the realms of music and dance.

The choice of the coyote as a representation holds significance, drawing from its reputation in Mesoamerican folklore as a clever and adaptable creature. This mirrors the trickster aspect of Huehuecoyotl’s persona, where his ability to navigate various realms and engage in mischievous exploits aligns with the cunning nature of the coyote in local tales.

Huehuecoyotl by Talon Abraxas

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gouache Trickster