#lappa

[dgtor-official]

Sketches of beautiful Klao (more commonly known as Kru) girls! It took me forever to find photos that were specifically southeastern Liberian Klao (closer to where my dakwe would be) for accurate reference. I learned about the indigo forehead mark from a Klao journalist’s article so the girls here have it. All the current photos, though, were black and white, so I had to take a guess on some of the colors based on my own real life reference. I really love this and just might make it a series with the Bassa and Vai people, and maybe even the Kpelle. But yeah! I had a lot of fun on this, and I really loved it came out! Just so tumblr doesn’t nuke this post, I did not draw in nipples. It’s stupid but whatever.

Most of their outfits are based off of this photo:

[dynamoe]

covers from the Los Angeles Press Photographers Association annual magazine "JUST ONE MORE" 1967, 1964, 1962

(wish I had these in better quality. I'll keep looking.)

→ see more covers from Ward-o-Matic

"Just one more!" 1957

[dustbunnystudios]

I found these old designs deep in one of my old tumblr blogs (it’s gone now) there are about 10 years old now so I’m redrawing them! 

First up is Aiya, now called Lappa, as I have a current character called Aya who’s got a bigger claim to the name now. She lives in the same world as my current webcomic Fate, but her story would be based far off into the future, where her race, All Skins (shapeshifters basically) have all seemed to have disappear. 

Lappa is found on an island by a band of pirates, having survived on her own since she was a very young child by living as a wolf. Her progress would involve her learning to communicate and grown connections to the people around her while finding out what happened to, not just her family, but her people as a whole. 

[depthofnowhere]

my insta

[monogreek]

Blue Acrobat by George Lappas (1950-2016)

[haaaaaaaaaaaave-you-met-ted]

That's Wizard- Card Game Box Cover Art by Manthos Lappas

[musicandgallery]

Here is a hashtag list of supplements, arranged in alphabetical order.

Select the desired one.

[projapotimusichd]

ভাইরাল টুম্পা সরকারের কিছু পিরিতের খেলা । জনপ্রিয় গান । Lappa Lappa Dj...

[nicked-hatchet]

I was fishing in Labyrinthine Cliffs and the junk not only kidnapped me from my skiff but also put me in boat jail.

rude

[willjones7087]

Manthos Lappas

[milksockets]

'new members for the burghers of calais' by george lappas, 1992 in posthuman - jeffrey deitch (1992)

[dragonsballsz]

realized a second ago that bardock's name sneakily fits into the son family theme and i'm going to need some time to process that.

to elaborate:

goku (悟空) and his sons gohan (悟飯) and goten (悟天) all have the same first character (悟, read as go).

bardock, rather obviously, is named after the vegetable burdock. more specifically, after the greater burdock, or arctium lappa, which is very common in japan. his name, バーダック (bādakku) is just the japanese transliteration of the english word.

what's the japanese word? ゴボウ. 牛蒡. gobou. 悟蒡.

he was one of them all along.

[bonefall]

Hi! I am trying to translate some of my oc’s names in clanmew but am running into trouble with how region-specific they are. I was wondering what you thought of these?

Agavebloom: Luparkikmwaro -- translates directly to “blue-spike-is-blooming” since there isn’t a good word to translate agave into. The closest members to the agave family I could translate to would be either lily or bluebell, which would be Urchamwaro (lily-of-the-valley-is-blooming) or Hebsimwaro (bluebell-is-blooming). I feel like the additional flowers take away the meaning of his name though, since it’s supposed to come from the fact that agaves take forever to bloom especially to a cat, therefore a rarity, and his mentor had never had a surviving apprentice before.

Guanopelt: Hafefylborrl -- translates to bird/bat pelt, since there’s no easy way to translate guano lol. But yes he’s literally named after bat poop, his clan really likes unconventional/gross names.

Chollasting: Also really difficult! I finally settled on Kikluarapokal, spine-jumping-stinging-nettle, since there doesn’t seem to be any cacti translations, and she’s named after jumping cholla cacti and how much it hurts when they attach to you.

If there’s any better suggestions for these names please let me hear them!

Hmm...

Agave is definitely a hard one, since I can't think of any plants that base Clanmew-speaking cats would even liken it to. It looks like a burdock or a teasel growing like a bush. I would recommend coming up with a word in your Clan's dialect to describe it, that's quite unique.

But here's some new words that you can play around with to make a word for yourself;

Greater Burdock/Lappa (Arctium lappa) = Kegdio A type of "thistle" in Clanmew with a very small flower and a whole LOT of spikes.

Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) = Oorra Probably the closest we'll get to a "cactus," because, cacti are a New World family! If you went to a desert in Africa or Eurasia, you would not find a cactus, except for some cool not-a-cactus-but-trying-to-be types down towards Madagascar. Teasels are considered a type of thistle in Clanmew, and used in some finishing stages of textile processing as a brush. It's a fleshy, green, spiky plant with a round "ring" of a flower. This word is Parkmew in origin, and is related to the word for the King's "crown" in reference to its distinctive flower ring.

Fruited/Fruiting/Will Fruit = Pakawooan/Pakawooa/Pakawoo The act of a plant bearing fruit. Because most Clan cats are NOT ThunderClan (we say, pointedly, at thunderclan), this does not refer only to edible fruits. This equally refers to apple trees and OAK trees, dropping acorns. This is VERY important when you take into account that Clan cats are carnivores, and fruiting trees mean more prey.

First Fruiting/Promotion = Ka'paka The verbs for fruiting ONLY applies to a plant after the ka'paka-- its very first crop. It is the mark of maturity for a fruiting plant. It has a double use for promotion through ranks as well

On Guano... the first thing my mind goes to is Sslop, which is the term for wet, sticky mud in Clanmew. When used in reference to body parts, it suddenly means "mucus" or "body fluid," hence Runningnose's name (Sslopchoop) being a difficult translation.

You could combine Sslop and the word for white, Osk, to make Sslosk. I don't know too much about guano, but I've heard it can be a fuel, though I'm unsure of how true it is.

So, you can play around with this word if you'd like;

Peat = Mai The vital material buried under the turf of a moorland, made from layers of buried plant matter. Highly flammable!

There's also words for bats in the Lexicon, if you'd like to check there!

And, lastly, Cholla. Like I mentioned, we won't be finding any cacti here. The closest will be teasel. Burr (kido) is also in the Lexi, but there's one more interesting word that could have been likened to cacti in a new environment;

Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) = Kigu Comes from an intense contraction of Swarming Bug-Eating (Kbkb Guburoo), the only purely carnivorous plant that Clan cats see on a regular basis. A fleshy green with bright red, sticky hairs that rise off it, it's hard to miss and endlessly fascinates the cats. A plant that hunts! What a wonderful, respectable creature! I can imagine Clan cats dropped off in the middle of a western hemisphere desert might apply this sort of reverence to surrounding, hardy cacti, especially if the cacti can be used to help them survive.

[sturdy-and-soundproof]

Oh! Is smol friend’s birthday.

<picture of Joan, my chronically ill baby eevee> her hatch day is the same as my birthday, so she’ll be the same age as you in about 4 months! She took her medicine and menaced all her uncles to gather all her favorite berries (oran, pinapp, lappa) and some pretty honinurs, lavender, rose, and ‘biscus blossoms for tea to send you for your hatch day! I made you a stuffy that looks like her and one that looks like your little shield!

!!!!! Thank you!!! good job joan for taking medicines!! Yucky but important!!!

[nightbunnysong]

Quick question

Would you like it if I started a daily series where I share what I eat and perhaps include some traditional recipes from my region or from Italy?

As I cook almost everything from scratch it might be even for me a way to experiment more.

Let me know what you think🥰🐻🦋..

In my valley, there is a longstanding tradition of foraging for fruit, wild plants, mushrooms, and chestnuts in the mountain forests during the right season. This practice has allowed me to become well-acquainted with many wild plants, their properties, and how to identify them.

In spring, I make pesto from Allium ursinum (wild garlic), which is known for its unique flavor and beneficial health properties, such as supporting the immune system and aiding digestion.

During forest walks, I often find mushrooms known as Auricularia auricula-judae (wood ear mushrooms), which only grow on decaying logs after rainfall. These mushrooms are highly beneficial due to their high iron content, which is essential for healthy blood.

One of my favorite preparations is Cornus mas [photo in the middle] (cornelian cherry) jam. The process is quite complex and time-consuming, but the end result is a deliciously rich and dense jam.

Other herbs I gather include rusclins and urticions.

In my region's official language, Friulano, which, while distinct from Italian, is recognized and influenced by Celtic and Slavic , these names refer to Ruscus aculeatus (butcher's broom) and Humulus lupulus (hop), respectively. Both are integral to our traditional cuisine and are valued for their distinctive flavors and unique properties.

In my daily foraging routine, I also gather a variety of plants to prepare herbal teas and syrups, each with its own unique benefits:

Urtica dioica (nettles) are a staple for their remineralizing properties, which help replenish essential nutrients in the body.

Sambucus nigra (elderflowers) are collected for their beneficial effects on the urinary system and kidneys, making them perfect for soothing and cleansing.

Plantago lanceolata (plantain) is used in remedies for coughs, providing natural relief with its soothing properties.

Hypericum perforatum (St. John’s Wort) is an essential plant for making an oil infusion that helps treat burns and skin irritations.

Juniperus communis (juniper berries) are foraged from high mountain areas to flavor meats, adding a unique, aromatic touch to my dishes.

Rosa canina (rose hips) are a vital ingredient for preventing winter colds and flu due to their high vitamin C content, which boosts the immune system.

Arctium lappa (burdock root) and Taraxacum officinale (dandelion root) are used for their detoxifying effects, helping to purify and cleanse the body.

Abies alba (silver fir buds) are collected to make a soothing expectorant syrup, which is beneficial for respiratory health.

Achillea millefolium (Yarrow) [first photo] very effective for regulating menstrual cycles and alleviating menstrual cramps, thanks to its antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Centaurium erythraea (Centaury) [last photo] Used to stimulate appetite and improve digestion, known for its digestive and bitter properties.

These plants not only enhance my culinary creations but also provide natural remedies and health benefits throughout the year.

I hope I have piqued your curiosity and that the information contained here may be useful to you too.

- Nightbunny 🐻🦋🍂

[Photos are mine except for the painting]

[projapotimusichd]

নাচে গানে স্টেজ মাতালো।। কুলসুম সরকার।। আজ রাতে হবে পিরিতের খেলা || 🔥Lap...