#starfish fossil

[transparentfossil]

Fossiles OPHIURES Ophiupinna elegans du gisement stratotype La Voulte/Rhône Jurassique 165 millions d’années Sidéritique rouge

[uk-fossils]

RARE Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil – Ordovician Marine Fossil from Draa Valley, Morocco – w/ COA

Add an exceptionally rare and scientifically significant specimen to your collection with this Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil, discovered in the fossil-rich marine layers of the Draa Valley, Morocco. Dating to the Ordovician period—over 450 million years ago—this beautifully preserved fossil represents one of the earliest echinoderm species, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient marine ecosystems.

Geocoma carinata is a rare and extinct species of true starfish belonging to the class Asteroidea, known for its five-rayed symmetry and flattened body with tapering arms. Its preservation in fine-grained marine sediment allows detailed observation of its central disc and radiating arms, making it a scientifically valuable and visually striking addition to any fossil collection.

The Draa Valley in Morocco is one of the most significant fossil sites in North Africa, particularly for Ordovician marine fauna. The region’s well-laminated sedimentary rock layers allow for exceptional fossil preservation, capturing delicate features of invertebrate species that are rarely seen elsewhere.

This is a carefully selected, one-of-a-kind specimen, and the exact fossil shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. A 1cm scale cube or rule squares is included in the images to provide accurate sizing—please refer to the photos for full dimensions.

Each fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, verifying its identity and provenance.

Why Choose This Fossil? ✔️ RARE Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil from Draa Valley, Morocco

✔️ Ordovician Period – Over 450 Million Years Old

✔️ Exceptional Preservation of Ancient Echinoderm Anatomy

✔️ Highly Collectible and Scientifically Valuable

✔️ 100% Genuine with Certificate of Authenticity

✔️ Exact Fossil Shown – No Substitutes

✔️ Fast & Secure Shipping

Own a true rarity from the depths of Earth’s ancient oceans—order this authentic Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil today!

[pinesfamilyguidetotheweird]

I’ve been meaning to share this for weeks.

Not sure how many are aware, but over at Holden Beach NC, a lot of these ‘sea biscuits’ were being found.

My stepmom managed to find a bunch of these and gave one to me.

This is a fossil of a (obviously) long extinct echinoderm (which includes starfish, sea urchins, sea cucumbers…)

This sucker is at least 30 million years old.

[blueiscoool]

Fossil Starfish Plaque Petraster sp. Middle Ordovician (approx. 467 million years ago) Erfoud, Morocco

[andymoss]

Found some tiny little fossils in a boulder the other day!! Never seen ones like this ⭐⭐⭐

[upstartly]

I am being BULLIED

[cee-sees-the-sea]

Imagine yourself submerged in the prehistoric ocean. There are no fish, instead the only life forms consist of feather-like sessile organisms that sit on the seabed, filtering the current. The early organisms that evolved out of this, such as Jellyfish and Starfish, had radial anatomy. Their body structure entails a central axis from which you can split everything else. These bodies are simple, not designed for active mobility, lacking a ‘forwards’ or ‘backwards’. They didn’t even have eyes, instead interacting with and responding to the world via photoreceptive cells. What emerged from this were two developments: the evolution of complex eyes and the emergence of bilateral anatomy in early vertebrates and arthropods. In contrast to radial anatomy, bilateral anatomy entails an organism that can be split down the middle with rough symmetry. This is to say that they are built for direction. A body that is built for mobility entails significantly more complex behaviour behind its operation. Behaviour, in this sense, also becomes significantly more directed. These creatures now living in the ocean or on the sea-floor now begin to directly interact with one another. The mechanisms facilitating this interaction become pretty apparent in the fossil record; eyes, claws and antennae. The evolutionary consequences of this are the emergence of a complex nervous system alongside the presence of predation and, as Godfrey-Smith puts it “[From this point on] The mind evolved in response to other minds”. 

[roach-works]

fuckin magic shit what the fuck

let's compile a list of things that made olden times people go "well fuck it that's got to be magic or something what the fuck" and you can't even laugh at them for being ignorant because what the fuck

ill start with crinoid fossils aka fairy money:

these little stone stars are fossils of something like a sea urchin or a starfish and found all over the UK. they also look exactly like the kind of coins fairies would use.

[alohamoon]

Things to mer-ify your room

shells

ocean projector lights

hand mirrors

chests

pearl jewllery

koinobori banners

jellyfish lamps

an actual aquariam if you happen to have fish

hanging up your swimmable mermaid tail

fishet

door beads/cutrtains

anchors

liferings

jars of beach sand, shells and sea glass

fossils and crystals

skulls and bones

surfboards/boat oars

bottled ships

messages in bottles

glass buoys

mermaid/sea deity statuettes/figures

hibiscus and frangipani

coconut shells

hang up your swimwear / flippers/ monofin

driftwood

string lights

blue/teal sheets/curtains

flags, sials and rope

lighthouses

pirate hats

starfish

fish shop/ sushi shop signs

[lichtluxx]

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟWho is Leviathan?

Leviathan is described as a primordial serpent, found in many ancient myths of the Middle East. The most famous being Tiamat, for example. Leviathan was one of the possessing Demons named in the Loudun Possessions.

According to a Miscellany of Medieval Hierarchies, Leviathan is classified as a Dragon of Chaos. While according to Peter Binsfeld (1589) from Treatise on Confessions by Evildoers and Witches: Leviathan is the demon of envy, a title that follows him to this day. He also being the Lord of the Sea and the Void, as those are his domains.

Leviathan appears a lot in the Bible.

It is said that in the very beginning, YHWH created beings of great size to rule over the earth. Ziz, resembling a phoenix, ruled over the sky and all animals within it. Behemoth, resembling an ox, ruled over the land and all animals within it. Leviathan, the most feared and powerful of all, ruled over the sea and all animals within it. According to some, Leviathan dislikes these siblings of his.

We have some descriptions about him in the Bible by the way.

Isaiah 27: Leviathan is described as a sea serpent, long, strong, twisted and swift.

Job 41: Leviathan is described as a monster with a mouth that spews flames, a nose that smokes, a breath that kindles fire, and strength in its neck.

Psalm 104: Leviathan is described as a sea monster that likes to play in the sea.

In Jewish mythology, YHWH created two Leviathans, one male and the other female, as a way of demonstrating his power.

However, he killed the female one in fear of human extinction if the Leviathans reproduced. For this reason, for many practitioners, Leviathan can choose to appear as either a man (like in my case) or a woman, sometimes changing between both forms.

In the words of Asenath Mason, Leviathan is “the soul of the world, the eternal beginning and end, the element of chaos within, and the divine potential lying dormant in dark recesses of human psyche… [He is] the primal force of all creation and all destruction… Leviathan is the very beginning, the original cosmic force that gave rise to the universe… He is the Above and the Below."

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟ Titles:

Emperor, King, Prince, Dark Lord

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟ Epithets:

Emperor of the Void, Emperor of the Abyss, Lord of the Depth, Lord of the Emotions, Master of the Black Ocean, Lord of the Deep, Prince of King of the Sea, Coiling Serpent, Great Devourer, Dragon of the Apocalypse, Lord of Storm and Lightning, Guider of Dreams.

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟENN:

Jaden Tasa Hoet Naca Leviathan

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟDates:

April 30th, May 2nd, September 21st

Monday

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟHerbs / flowers:

Lavander, iris, lotus, copal, mint, valerian, eucalyptus, sandalwood

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟ Colours;

All shades of blue, all shades of green, black, silver, grey, white

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟ Crystals:

Aquamarine, Pearl, Obsidian, Sapphire, Moonstone, Tanzanite, Black Tourmaline, Hydrogen Quartz, Amazonite, Black Jade, Clear Quartz

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟ Animals:

Serpents, large marine life, seahorses, dragons

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟnumbers:

3, 7

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟSigns? How do I know if he wants to work with me?

Signs can vary. For me, he simply appeared in a dream, so I didn't have many signs.

But it is common to think about the sea or feel like being in the water, dreaming about the sea, seeing his sigil (Leviathan cross) everywhere, seeing snake and/or ouroborus themed objects, him visiting your dreams.

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟ Domains:

Darkness, emptiness/abyss, emotions, unconsciousness, dreams, shadow work, emotional healing/processing trauma, protection, changes, justice, banishing magic and help in creating spells.

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟTypes of offerings:

Pearls, shells, starfish, fossils, blood, seawater, bones, dragon, snake or ouroborus themed items, sweets, chocolate (preferably dark), green tea or white tea, hard liquor, dark ambience music, blue flowers, devotional art (paintings, drawings, songs, poetry, etc), his crystals, study of philosophy, psychology and science (studying in general), lavender incense, mint incense, sandalwood incense, eucalyptus incense, copal incense, windchimes, tears, shadow work, donating to ocean conservation, meditation, self improvement, crying it out, wearing his sigil, researching about him.

.⁠｡⁠*⁠♡ﾟFun fact:

Leviathan's most known sigil, well known as the "Satanic Cross" or the Brimstone symbol, it represents absolute balance. The two bars at the top of the cross symbolize double protection and the balance between the masculine and the feminine. The lower part shows the symbol of infinity, which symbolizes the eternal balance of the universe, of life and death, eternity and/or a double ouroborus that symbolizes the balance between the spiritual and the material.

His name comes from the Hebrew Livyatan, which means to twist, turn or coil. Nowadays, this name can refer to big animals, such as whales.

John Milton, in his epic poem Paradise Lost, describes Leviathan as “the Arch-Fiend,” who lurks about the seas around Scandinavia. He would rise to the surface and fool sailors into thinking his huge bulk was actually land. When the ships were close, he would drag them down and sink them.

In Hebrew lore, Leviathan has two aspects, male— Leviathon, the Slant Serpent — and female —LILITH, the Tortuous Serpent.

The Zohar also describes Lilith as a female aspect of LEVIATHAN, who has a SERPENT body. She is Leviathan, the Tortuous Serpent, the counterpart to the male aspect, Leviathon, the Slant Serpent. Lilith is the serpent who tempts Eve with the apple of forbidden knowledge in paradise and thus instigates the Fall. She also persuades Eve to seduce Adam while she is menstruating and impure.

According to The complete book of demonolatry by S. Connolly:

A/n: Many people don't know who he is or don't work with him and, as someone who started working with him very recently, I wanted to make this little post in his honor 🥺

[ventique18]

If Malleus doesn't appear in this year's Halloween event I think I'm just going to disintegrate into sludge tbh bc I'm at my wit's end right here 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I'm trying to make the best of this drought by focusing on mastery classes for my career but as you can see I'm having serious withdrawals and I can't live without him 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Yana legally owes us to at least expose Malleus' ankles (or a leg if she's feeling extra generous) to pacify us bc we simps dryer than a fossilized starfish right here and we're only living off of massive delusions atp

[astra-ravana]

Working With Leviathan

Dark Lord of the Abyss

Enn: "Jaden Tasa Hoet Naca Leviathan"

Rank: Dark Lord

Colors: Blue, teal, green, turquoise, black, silver

Herbs: Copal, lotus, valerian, eucalyptus, palo santo, sandalwood, iris, mint, lavender

Crystals: Aquamarine, pearl, kyanite, sapphire, moonstone, tanzanite, black tourmaline, enhydro quartz, amazonite, black jade, clear quartz

Element: Water

Planet: Neptune

Zodiac: Pisces (Aries)

Metal: Platinum

Tarot: 10 of cups

Direction: West

Dates: April 30th, May 2nd, September 21st

Day: Monday

Animals: Serpents, sea dragons, seahorse

Domains: Darkness, the void/abyss, the subconscious, emotions, recovery from traumatic experiences, emotional healing, returning lost memories, navigation through emotional turmoil, dreams, the mind, our dark selves, acceptance, integration, calm of the mind

Offerings: Pearls, sea salt, water, river rocks, shells, starfish, fossils, snake/oroboros themed items, sands, music or chants

Sigils:

[uk-fossils]

RARE Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil – Ordovician Marine Fossil from Draa Valley, Morocco – w/ COA

Add an exceptionally rare and scientifically significant specimen to your collection with this Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil, discovered in the fossil-rich marine layers of the Draa Valley, Morocco. Dating to the Ordovician period—over 450 million years ago—this beautifully preserved fossil represents one of the earliest echinoderm species, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient marine ecosystems.

Geocoma carinata is a rare and extinct species of true starfish belonging to the class Asteroidea, known for its five-rayed symmetry and flattened body with tapering arms. Its preservation in fine-grained marine sediment allows detailed observation of its central disc and radiating arms, making it a scientifically valuable and visually striking addition to any fossil collection.

The Draa Valley in Morocco is one of the most significant fossil sites in North Africa, particularly for Ordovician marine fauna. The region’s well-laminated sedimentary rock layers allow for exceptional fossil preservation, capturing delicate features of invertebrate species that are rarely seen elsewhere.

This is a carefully selected, one-of-a-kind specimen, and the exact fossil shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. A 1cm scale cube or rule squares is included in the images to provide accurate sizing—please refer to the photos for full dimensions.

Each fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, verifying its identity and provenance.

Why Choose This Fossil? ✔️ RARE Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil from Draa Valley, Morocco

✔️ Ordovician Period – Over 450 Million Years Old

✔️ Exceptional Preservation of Ancient Echinoderm Anatomy

✔️ Highly Collectible and Scientifically Valuable

✔️ 100% Genuine with Certificate of Authenticity

✔️ Exact Fossil Shown – No Substitutes

✔️ Fast & Secure Shipping

Own a true rarity from the depths of Earth’s ancient oceans—order this authentic Geocoma carinata Starfish Fossil today!

[geologyin-blog]

Starfish Ophiura sp. and Eocrinoid Fossil

from: Morocco

Age: Ordovician

Photo: FossilsByJosef

[blueiscoool]

Fossil Starfish Plaque Petraster sp. Middle Ordovician (approx. 467 million years ago) Erfoud, Morocco

[distant--shadow]

It had been quite the amount of time since Imogen last had sand in her shoes.

She isn’t given much time to dwell on it; Ms Laudna coming into clarity as Imogen approaches, hunched forward with her arm further than elbow-deep in one of the rockpools.

“I see you took the opportunity for a swim.” She states matter-of-factly, inspecting a pebble in her hand before placing it on the same swatch of cloth that had lent itself for the oyster spread.

“A-yeah, sorry about that - kinda happened without thinkin’.” Probably a bit too candid, and it gets a momentarily raised brow from the woman sat at the rockpool, before her attention returns to the miscellaneous selection of stones by her side.

“I am sure it did you good, and your wound? How is that looking?”

“Oh, fine, thank you. I was in there long enough it’s already stitchin’ together again.”

“Your intuition served you well then.”

Imogen can only assume that the compliment weighs so much because she regards the Lady as so worldly - and not only because of her age.

Maybe it’s because she doesn’t know, hasn’t taken that look behind the curtain for herself; rendering the woman and her behaviour even more mystifying and esoteric, the leading suggestions behind her statements as well as the knowledge eagerly shared.

Regardless of the rumours.

The selection of rocks and oyster shells on the embroidered cloth, now dirtied with splotches of wet sand and a curl of seaweed like a stray hair. 

“What’re you collectin’?” Imogen hopes that it’s a feasible and polite-enough question.

“Whatever interests me – it’s quite a renowned stretch of coast, you know.”

Imogen wants to ask how closely related these stories are to the lake’s, but she isn’t sure if that would break her own personally-set parameters.

“Yeah? What for?”

“Here- look at this…”

Ms Laudna retrieves one of the pebbles from her side; a larger and more flat one in comparison to the rest of the bunch. She sits back; resting on the palm of one of her hands, the other holding the stone aloft for Imogen to inspect, expectant and notably casual - as she had been at the base of the statue in her garden.

Imogen steps to meet her, taking the stone into her own hands and bringing it to eye-level.

At first it looks as though its surface is imprinted with the weave of a wicker basket, but as Imogen tilts the rock in the sunlight she sees that these impressions are actually in relief, swelling outwards, dividing and complex

Like roots

like veins

Like the gnarled scars that cover her hands from fingertip to mid-palm

(and climbing-)

She wants to touch the surface with her bare fingers, wonders if she can excuse herself for a trip down to the ocean once again.

Imogen is sure that the Lady has not seen her hands, and yet the timing, the curation

Perhaps she is thinking too much from her own perspective. It is not the view she has had to grow accustomed to.

“Oh, it has a pattern an’ a texture.”

“Isn’t it beautiful? I admit I had to get my notebook out to remember the name of this one.”

She thinks it’s beautiful.

“It has a name?”

“Yes dear, it’s a fossil. A Pentacrinites crinoid.”

Imogen doesn’t call the Lady out on her incorrect addressing, allows the word to soothe a scar she carries that is much older than the fresh cut on her fingertip.

“I’m not even gonna try t’say that.”

“They’re often called sea lilies - but they’re actually related to starfish - not a plant.”

“Is the sea filled with alotta animals that look like other things?”

lilies, glace cherries, stars, jellies, monsters constructed of hornwort and cats’ eyes and seashell and fishbone teeth

Ms Laudna giggles agreeingly 

“Until we grow gills or construct a ship that can be airtight when it dives, I suppose we have to use our imaginations – or look at what washes up on the shores.”

Imogen can easily recall that gurgle, the leathery petrified cadaver that followed.

“Like a horse corpse?”

“Is this one of the lake’s stories?”

“Well, there are seahorses-”

“Excuse me?!”

A saddled horse with dorsal fins instead of a mane, opalescent scales, a tail like a mermaid-

“About as literal as you can picture them compared to everything else you have seen-” a reality a little crushing, though swiftly soothed by Ms Laudna’s head throwing back with the weight behind her laugh, birds scattering in flight and cawing in the distance - yet Imogen doesn’t feel patronised; though maybe she has endeared herself to her and it is a fine line, and one of Ms Laudna’s hands cradles her stomach as if pained by the exertion, her other resting on Imogen's forearm, gentle, intimate

dear

dear

A squawk calls from close by that is distinctly different to the caw of the gulls, and this gives both Imogen and her Lady pause, her hand removing contact from Imogen’s arm as she turns to the black-feathered bird that skips along the knobbly rocks and around the pools of water to walk towards her.

A crow, funnily enough.

Fittingly bizarre; outfitted in all black for a summer’s day on the beach.

It tilts its head and taps its beak on the weathered porous rock, Ms Laudna watching it closely before she takes a deep breath, throwing over the last uneaten oyster from its shell and at the crow’s feet.

“I suppose we better head back; Sorcha is a growing girl and I will not allow for her to miss a meal.”

Imogen nods, eyes darting between the Lady’s and the crow, as it tilts its own head back, forcing unchewed flesh down its throat.

“I would like for you to keep the fossil, if you would take it.”

Ms Laudna moves to stand, and Imogen hurries to offer her her free hand, to be in her grasp again.

“But you found it-”

“I did, so see it as a keepsake, if you will - should your cut not form a scar.”