God Is An Octopus: Loss, Love and a Calling to Nature

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In Japanese mythology, the octopus holds a unique place. Known as “Tako” in Japanese, the octopus is both feared and respected. It is often depicted as a powerful and intelligent creature, capable of shape-shifting and causing havoc. However, it is also revered for its strength, adaptability, and resourcefulness. The octopus totem animal is stated to be marvelous, misunderstood, mischievous, and mythical. They seem to have inspired storytelling while managing to captivate human imaginations. Hence, they are increasing in popularity and are a totem for many people. You can also connect with this totem animal through meditation, conscious thought, and invocation. It also includes other paths following which you can grow in leaps and bounds. Totem animal When the eggs finally hatch, the female’s mission is complete. Exhausted and depleted, she will pass away shortly after her young emerge into the world. This self-sacrifice is a testament to the extraordinary dedication that octopuses have towards ensuring the survival of their species. C. The Mystery of Octopuses Eating Themselves

British Academy. 2021. The COVID decade: Understanding the long-term societal impacts of COVID-19. The British Academy, London DOI doi.org/10.5871/bac19stf/9780856726583.001 To Kahelelani’s astonishment, the octopus transformed into a stunning woman with long flowing hair and shimmering scales. This woman, known as the Octopus Woman, was a shape-shifting deity who had chosen Kahelelani as her human companion. The octopus can regenerate its limbs. This can be adapted in the tattoo very clearly, with one or a couple of arms missing. Such tattoos represent your ability to refrain from addiction or a person. Such artwork motivates you to move toward the path to growth and healing. The tattoo also allows you to reflect on your psyche while expressing your inner desires. After mating, the male‘s energy is depleted, and he becomes vulnerable to predators. This sacrifice is a testament to the octopus’s commitment to reproduction, even at the cost of their own survival. It is a bittersweet ending to their brief but intense love affair. B. Reproduction in Octopuses: A Unique Process

The Octopus in Literature: Mythology Books and Stories

The octopus in Far Eastern and Asian cultures is interpreted very differently from other parts of the world. For example, in Japanese culture it’s said that this animal represents resilience due to their regenerative abilities–in fact, they’re one of the few creatures which can regrow an amputated arm!

Donna Haraway (9 May 2014). Donna Haraway, "Anthropocene, Capitalocene, Chthulucene: Staying with the Trouble", 5/9/14. Vimeo, Inc. Archived from the original on 28 January 2017 . Retrieved 2017-03-06. The short story that first mentions Cthulhu, "The Call of Cthulhu", was published in Weird Tales in 1928, and established the character as a malevolent entity, hibernating within R'lyeh, an underwater city in the South Pacific. The imprisoned Cthulhu is apparently the source of constant subconscious anxiety for all mankind, and is also the object of worship, both by many human cults (including some within New Zealand, Greenland, Louisiana, and the Chinese mountains) and by other Lovecraftian monsters (called Deep Ones [12] and Mi-Go [13]). The short story asserts the premise that, while currently trapped, Cthulhu will eventually return. His worshippers chant " Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn " ("In his house at R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits dreaming"). [11] H. P. Lovecraft, Cthulhu's creator In various cultures, the octopus is often associated with femininity due to its ability to change shape and color, symbolizing adaptability and flexibility. In Pacific Islander folklore, for instance, the octopus is sometimes portrayed as a nurturing figure or a wise woman. Do octopuses die after mating? They are often depicted as powerful and mysterious creatures, symbolizing intelligence and adaptability. Goldsmith, B. 2023. God is an Octopus: Loss, Love and a Calling to Nature. Bloomsbury Wildlife, London. ISBN: 978-1-3994-0835-6The Cecaelia is a creature with origins in Asian and Native American mythology, legend and folklore. In particular, accounts of their existence are first recorded among such cultures as the Haida, Tligit , Tsimshian and Nootka tribes. The octopus can offer you vision, experience, and knowledge. You will be on the learning path, having a thirst to acquire more knowledge. This is because its symbolism depicts ‘expansion’. Grasping for answers, Ben threw himself into searching for some ongoing trace of his beloved child, exploring ideas that until then had seemed too abstract to mean much to him. Missing his daughter terribly and struggling to imagine how he would face the rest of his life in the shadow of this loss, Ben found solace in nature, the object of a lifelong fascination. As Ben set about rewilding his farm, nature became a vital source of meaning and hope. Au, Jane (December 2018). He Hulikoʻa Kanaloa- Seeking the Depths of Kanaloa (Thesis). hdl: 10125/62774. Of course, many Indigenous people and spiritual leaders the world over have known that nature is the great healer for millennia, effortlessly weaving concepts of reincarnation, death-following-life and Samsara into the fabric of storytelling.

In the mythology of many Pacific Islander cultures, the octopus is revered as a god-like figure. It is believed to possess great wisdom and power, often associated with the ocean’s mysteries. The octopus god is seen as a guardian of the sea, ensuring the balance and harmony of marine life. In some legends, it is said that the octopus god can shape-shift into various forms, allowing it to navigate both land and sea. B. Octopus Man and Octopus Woman Mythology: Shape-shifters of the Sea Macdonald, B. 2019. Rebirding: Rewilding Britain and its Birds. Pelagic Publishing Ltd. ISBN: 9781784272197 The octopus’s ability to change color, contort its body, and move with grace underwater has led to its portrayal as a creature of darkness and malevolence. In reality, the octopus is a fascinating and intelligent creature, adapting to its environment and exhibiting remarkable problem-solving skills.Marshall, H. 2020. An elemental relationship – nature-based trauma therapy: Trauma in the creative and embodied therapies. Routledge. ISBN: 9781351066266 In Norse mythology, the octopus is not specifically mentioned, but it is closely associated with the sea serpent, Jormungandr. Jormungandr, also known as the Midgard Serpent, is a colossal se a creature that encircles the world and is destined to battle the god Thor during Ragnarok, the end of the world. Sheldrake, M. 2020. Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures. Random House. ISBN 978-0-525-51031-4 P. Turner & C. R. Coulter, Dictionary of Ancient Deities (Oxford University Press: New York, 2001). The Octopus Woman taught Kahelelani the importance of respecting and protecting the ocean and its inhabitants. She emphasized the interconnectedness of all living beings and the need for humans to live in harmony with nature.