Im gonna have to go with Pesta, an anthropomorphic personification of the Black Death from Norwegian folklore. The bits and pieces of sightings and encounters of early man have given shape to theories of the existence of the unknown. Perseus went to the three Graeae, that shared one eye between them, and through stealing it he made them tell him where the nymphs of the north lived. Zeus ends the Titanomachy (the Titan rebellion against the Olympians) by blinding the Titans with his flash of lightning. Another version has it that Tiresias was blinded by Athena after he saw her bathing. Met. When they consulted Tiresias, he asserted that women had greater pleasure than men, and Hera thereupon struck him blind. They do not appreciate being watched while on their errands, throwing a basin of blood on those who dare to do so (often a mark that they are among the next to die), or even lashing out the watchers eyes with their whips. Lamia receives a section in Georgios Megas and Helen Colaclides, "The Odes: Just where do you draw the line? This material may not bepublished, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or part without the express written permission of AncientPages.com, Edith Hamilton, Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes, Bernard Evslin,Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths, Surprising Discovery Replica In The Field Museum Is A 3,000-Year-Old Sword, Drinking Milk Increased Ancient Human Body Size New Study, Eating And Social Habits Of People In The Balearic Islands 3,000 Years Ago Reconstructed. Magickal, Mystical Creatures: Invite Their Powers into Your Life (2nd ed.). Im not too fond of this depiction; I find it less creepy if its some kind of non-human beast or demon. Or they may be simply unnamed or differently named. Theres Kuchisake-onna, (the Slit-Mouthed Woman). Its like a possessing force that makes a person want to eat human flesh, found mostly in northern climates where getting stranded without food in the winter is a much more common possibility. First, it was a huge cat. In the 1st-century Life of Apollonius of Tyana the female empousa-lamia is also called "a snake",[40] which may seem to the modern reader to be just a metaphorical expression, but which Daniel Ogden insists is a literal snake. [94], Renaissance writer Angelo Poliziano wrote Lamia (1492), a philosophical work whose title is a disparaging reference to his opponents who dabble in philosophy without competence. ", "Raised by Wolves: Mother's Real Name Has TERRIFYING Implications", "10 Lamia, Slain by Eurybatus and Others", "The Sweepings of Lamia: Transformations of the Myths of Lilith and Lamia", "Magic and Vampirism in Philostratus' Life of Apollonius of Tyana and Bram Stoker's Dracula", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lamia&oldid=1133907789, Articles with Latin-language sources (la), Articles containing Ancient Greek (to 1453)-language text, Articles with unsourced statements from August 2007, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 16 January 2023, at 02:23. Charybdis: Deadly Sea Monster (Greek Mythology), 32. Lamia appears as an antagonist in Rick Riordan's The Demigod Diaries, appearing in its fourth short story The Son of Magic. [31] The lexicon also has an entry under mormo () stating that Mormo and the equivalent mormolykeion[f] are called lamia, and that all these refer to frightful beings. The story goes that as Oedipus was traveling down the road to Thebes, he is confronted by the mysterious creature. The first creature on our list is the sphinx; a monster that was said to have the body of a lion, the head of a woman, and the wings of an eagle. [54][55][m][n], Meroe has seduced a man named Socrates, but when he plots to escape, the two witches raid his bed, thrust a knife in the neck to tap the blood into a skin bag, eviscerate his heart, and stuff the hole back with sponge. Lou Carcolh: Hybrid of Snake-Mollusk (French Mythology/Folklore), 91. The Gumiho from Korean legends. In some versions, the removable eye belonged to the three Gorgons, Medusa and her sisters. There was a ferryman out in his boat one evening. Fenrir: Gigantic monstrous wolf (Norse Mythology), 25. Medusa. Typhon (Greek and Roman) Echidna (Greek) The Furies (Greek and Roman) Scylla and Charybdis (Greek) Banshees (Celtic) 1. There are different variations of it, but basically its a waterspirit that can either do terrible or good things to you. [39] An apparition (phasma [40][g]) which in the assumed guise of a woman seduced one of Apollonius's young pupils. Scorpion Man: Creature with body of scorpion and arms, torso and head of human (Akkadian Mythology), 40. The Graeae are also called Grey Sisters, Graiai, and Graiae. Centaur: Horse with an upper human body (Greek Mythology), 12. Hellhound: Underworld dog with super-strength and agility (Global Culture), 76. Scylla: Monster that lived by the water (Greek Mythology), 44. Mythic humanoids are mythological creatures that are part human, or that resemble humans through appearance or character. Raised by Wolves features a character named Lamia, an android mother, who has removable eyes and the ability to shapeshift. Because of her cruel acts, her physical appearance changed to become ugly and monstrous. Changeling. Pravirakarna - Is a chiranjeevi owl who lives in the Himalayas. Lamia by Zeus gave birth to a Sibyl according to Pausanias, and this would have to be the Libyan Lamia, yet there is a tradition that Lamia the daughter of Poseidon was the mother of a Sibyl. (1999). Tiresias and Evenius received the gift of prophecy, and the poet Demodocus was granted a beautiful voice. Lowell Thomas, a radio network commentator, who was popular nationwide, reported the Glawackus had been named by a "Connecticut scientist.". Cockatrice: Two-legged serpent like dragon creature with head of a rooster (Medieval Bestiaries), 51. "Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From?" 1st century BC) gave a de-mythologized account of Lamia as a queen of Libya who ordered her soldiers to snatch children from their mothers and kill them, and whose beauty gave way to bestial appearance due to her savageness. 5. Dragons are well-known mythical creatures. I was working as a young reporter on the Hartford Courant that year when World War II was in the wings. Larrington, Carolyne. When the ferryman came home later that evening, he felt very tired. A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com -The Graeae were three sisters of fate who shared one eye and one tooth in Greek mythology. You can kill or evade one, maybe even a few, but they just relentlessly keep coming in ever greater numbers. If you was carried the broom, she would take the lives of everyone at the farm. [13][12], According to one myth, Hera deprived Lamia of the ability to sleep, making her constantly grieve over the loss of her children, and Zeus provided relief by endowing her with removable eyes. Typhon: Deadly Serpentine Giant (Greek Mythology), 22. Since the dawn of human life, unknown living beings or elusive animals seen or encountered for the first time have been accounted for in narratives that have gradually grown into legends associated with mythical beasts. Later he offered Medusa's head to Athena. In Renaissance emblems, Lamia has the body of a serpent and the breasts and head of a woman, like the image of hypocrisy. Hippocampus: Lower body of a fish and upper body of a horse (Etruscan Mythology), 26. After reading Schoolcraft's stories of Ojibwe folklore he featured them in the chapter "The Death of Kwasind"[5] which begins with: Far and wide among the nations . Aloadae, a group of giants who capture the god Ares. In Scottish mythology its a shapeshifting horse that frolics around enticing riders to climb up and go on an adventure with it. The loss of her children drove Lamia insane, and in vengeance and despair, Lamia snatched up any children she could find and devoured them. Pixie: Nature spirits and little people (Cornish Folklore), 18. While religious experts debate whether creatures mentioned in holy books have been used in a metaphoric manner, interpretations among historians and scholars are varied. [103] The contemporary Greek proverb, " " ("the Lamia's sweeping"), epitomises slovenliness;[103] and the common expression, " ' " ("the child has been strangled by the Lamia"), explains the sudden death of young children. Winged Lion: Mythical beast lion with bird-like wings (Medieval Bestiaries), 56. Spread the name and fame of Kwasind; Kappa: Demon or Imp (Japanese Folklore), 15. Pegasus: Divine winged stallion (Greek Mythology), 16. The Glawackus is also known as the Northern Devil Cat. Radford, Benjamin. The number three is of great symbolical meaning in many myths. Despite your opinion on the reality of mythological and legendary beasts and creatures, we've created a helpful list of 100 of the greatest and most iconic of these beings for you to enjoy. Lamia (/lemi/; Greek: ), in ancient Greek mythology, was a child-eating monster and, in later tradition, was regarded as a type of night-haunting spirit (daemon). Harpe is a sickle-type sword used by Perseus to slay Medusa. Hecatoncheires: Three Ferocious giants with incredible strength (Greek Mythology), 38. Amphisbaena, a serpent with a head at each end. They may walk, talk, and think like a human, but they are obviously not human. Scylla and Charybdis were both sea monsters, while Cyclops was a one-eyed giant. [19][b][c], Aristophanes wrote in two plays an identically worded list of foul-smelling objects which included the "Lamia's testicles", thus making Lamia's gender ambiguous. Ghoul: A monster associated with eating flesh in graveyards (Arabian Mythology), 17. Leprechaun: Fairies depicted as little men (Irish Folklore), 24. Cerberus: Three-headed dog referred to as Hound of Hades associated with guarding the gates of the Underworld. They resemble small men, around a foot tall with gaunt features. Humbaba: Lion-Faced Giant (Ancient Mesopotamian Mythology), 43. There are mystical mythical creatures that inhabit land, the sea and the air. She is depicted as the daughter of Hecate and as having glowing green eyes with serpentine slits, shriveled-up hands with lizard-like claws on them, and crocodile-like teeth. They are Odin's female spirits that were noble and elegant maidens whose purpose is to bring to Valhalla all the brave Viking warriors that lost their lives in battle. In other legends they are described as being half-swan or old, ugly hags. They are a type of ghost, but can also be considered to be a type of demon. Their age was so great that a human childhood for them was hardly conceivable. It alludes to Plutarch's use of the term in De curiositate, where the Greek writer suggests that the term Lamia is emblematic of meddlesome busybodies in society. In Greek: " , ", Cupid refers to Psyche's sisters as Lamiae, Apul. For the descriptions and nature of the Lamia, Keats drew from Burton's The Anatomy of Melancholy. 2010 The Thought & Expression Company, LLC. A mythological creature, also referred to as a legendary creature or mythical creature, is a fictional, supernatural and imaginary animal or hybrid being (meaning it can sometimes be part human). Perseus took the eye from the Graeae to kill Medusa. In previous centuries, Lamia was used in Greece as a bogeyman to frighten children into obedience, similar to the way parents in Spain, Portugal and Latin America used the Coco. [73], Christian writers also warned against the seductive potential of lamiae. They are often able to talk and in many stories they guide the hero on their journey. They famously pulled the Greek sun god Apollo through the sky. This mythological creature is seen mainly in Scottish folklore, although does make an appearance in Irish. Valkyries are probably the most famous Norse mythology creatures. While many believe creatures in their different forms did exist in traditional mythology, the truth is far from known. Al-mi'raj is a mythical creature in Islamic mythology which is basically a hare (rabbit) with a single horn on its forehead much like a unicorn. [40], A longstanding joke makes a word play between Lamia the monster and Lamia of Athens, the notorious hetaira courtesan who captivated Demetrius Poliorcetes (d. 283 BC). The mouth is usually in a hideous grin that touches both sides of the head. Fachan: Ferocious Giant with Half a body (Scottish-Irish Mythology). It is referred to as Poine or Ker[60] in classical sources, but later in the Medieval period, one source does call it a lamia (First Vatican Mythographer, c. 9th to 11th century).[61][62]. The mythological one-eyed creatures have also been the subject of many derivative works and adaptions. The Pukwudgie is also native to America: a short, grey-faced, large-eared creature distantly related to the European goblin. If the kid answers yes or screams, she cuts them to resemble herself. Longma: Winged Horse that had scales of a dragon (Chinese Mythology), 89. This type of weapon is referenced in Greek and Roman mythology. Also an interesting thing about Azathoth is Lovecraft didnt really ever write a story detailing too much about Azathoth, he was going too, but he died before it could be completed, leaving only a partially started draft which honestly I think is much more interesting than having a full story, since it then leaves Azathoth where he belongs, beyond our understanding. warrior457, Nuckelavees are pretty dang cool and also horribly terrifying. It is known for its fearsome screech that compares to the cackle of a hyena. Hadhayosh: Gigantic land Creature (Persian Mythology), 45. The 1982 novel Lamia by Tristan Travis sees the mythological monster relocated to 1970s Chicago, where she takes bloody vengeance on sex offenders while the cops try to figure out the mystery. To begin, Merriam-Webster defined "mythological" as "of or relating to mythology or myths: dealt with in mythology." Its second definition also states "lacking factual basis or historical validity." Going off of the above definition, I want to include mythological creatures that have a basis or inspiration in mythology. Zeus gave Lamia the power of prophecy and the ability to take out and reinsert her eyes, possibly because she was cursed by Hera with insomnia or because she could no longer close her eyes, so that she was forced to always obsess over her lost children.[1]. 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. The Graeae share certain similarities with the three . HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Updates? They are known to kidnap people, push them off cliffs, attack their victims with short knives and spears, and to use sand to blind their victims. The Pukwudgie. This content is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. [93], Lamia may originate from the Mesopotamian demoness Lamashtu. [37][36], A representative example is Philostratus's novelistic biography Life of Apollonius of Tyana.[37]. In a description on Pottermore, Rowling describes the creatures as follows: However, there are also superstitions which claim thedoppelgangeris a non-human entity which can alter its physical appearance to literally become someone else and take their place. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mythic_humanoids&oldid=1134393378. Shuma Gorath in Marvel Comics first appearance in Marvel Premiere #10 September 1973. She then presumably kills them or just scares the ever loving shit out of them I love legends that very clearly arose from wives trying to scare their husbands into not straying when they went out drinking with da boys. Krov_Koshka, Ive always had a dark fondness for the ghoul of Persian folklore; basically a shape shifting monster who lurks in wastelands and/or graveyards, with a fondness for dead human flesh. The definitive non-Native depiction of the Wendigo is from Algernon BlackwoodsThe Wendigo, which is a great story. steeldraco, Without question, the Each Uisge (pronounced something like ak ishka). Mares of Diomedes: Quartet of flesh-eating/Man-eating horses (Greek Mythology), 63. griffin, also spelled griffon or gryphon, composite mythological creature with a lion's body (winged or wingless) and a bird's head, usually that of an eagle. [4] One story from Wampanoag folklore explains that they began causing mischief and tormenting the Natives out of jealousy of the devotion and affection the Natives had for Maushop, who eventually exiled them to different parts of North America. [64], In Pausanias's version, the monster is called Poin (), meaning "punishment" or "vengeance", but there is nothing about a snake on her forehead. [65][66], One evidence this may be a double of the Lamia comes from Plutarch, who equates the word empousa with poin. Folklore is considered the root that such beliefs stem from. You board up your doors and windows, but their dead hands reach through any gap. It has been recorded more recently by Rumon Gamba conducting the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra for Chandos Records in a 2019 release of British tone poems. Later legend told that he lived for seven (or nine) generations, dying after the expedition of the Seven Against Thebes. It represents something so powerful that you just cant comprehend it, trying to understand it drives you mad. Corrections? Echidna: Monster that was half-snake and half woman referred to as the mother of Monsters (Greek Mythology), 35. This theory provides an explanation as to why humans believe in legendary creatures; however, the truth remains unclear. These representations were thought to be real, and humans gave sacrifices and prayers to them to attempt to influence the world in which they lived. It purports to give a full account of the capture of "Lamia of Corinth" by Apollonius, as the general populace referred to the legend. Goddamn things are terrifying. Ophiotaurus: Serpent-Bull hybrid (Greek Mythology), 79. The event, however, was memorialized in verse: "Say did the fearless hunters, Pick up the beastly spoor, While trekking through the jungle, With steps alert and sure?". Its more like how a person in a 2d world would have no idea what to make of us as a 3d person. The mythical story of the Graeae has changed over the course of time. The third is more recent, linking descriptions of Bigfoot or yeti with the wendigo myth, where its something like a humanoid furry creature. A lot of medieval art depicts the presence of mythological animals and mythical beings that are part human, part animal. There is no way to bar the road against a Dullahanall locks and gates open to them when they approach. [87][88] It is noted that this character terrorized Delphi, just as the dragon Python had. [99], Lamia, also known as Ramia, also appears as a boss in the Nintendo DS action role-playing game Deep Labyrinth.[100]. Modern commentators have also tried to establish that she may have originally been a dragoness, by inference. Second is a northern ghoul variant a person who eats human flesh becomes a wendigo, rather than eating flesh because they were possessed by a wendigo. [68][69][o] The idea that these creatures were lamiai seems to originate with Alex Scobie (1977),[71] and accepted by other commentators. Mboi Tui: Hybrid serpent-peacock monster (Guarani Mythology). [18][26] Such practices are recorded by the 1st century Diodorus,[9] and other sources in antiquity. There are a handful of different versions, but theyre all cool. A number of references to the presence of mythical beings in the Middle Ages have been made in books. All the while their desperate moans fill your ears driving your mind with fear to the brink of madness. Little is known about these beings except the fact that they may only exist as beliefs. Ekek: Bird-like flesh-eating creature (Philippine Mythology), 74. The basis of this identification is the variant maternities of scylla, sometimes ascribed to Lamia (as already mentioned), and sometimes to Hecate. While the existence of legendary creatures is shrouded in myth, some lingering belief in their existence cannot be denied. One story from Wampanoag folklore explains that they began causing mischief and tormenting the Natives out of jealousy of the devotion and affection the Natives had for Maushop, who eventually exiled them to different parts of North America. [8], Diodorus Siculus (fl. While ancient paintings, art and sculpture signify the existence of creatures, there is not enough evidence or strong, significant explanations to prove mythical beings do indeed exist. In that work, Tiresias retained his prophetic gifts even in the underworld, where the hero Odysseus was sent to consult him. In the cthulhu mythos this thing is god, a blind, constantly dreaming entity, and our universe is but one of his many dreams. For the Basque lamia, see. Tarasque: Fearsome Dragon-like hybrid (French Mythology), 50. According to an ancient legend, Perseus was sent by the king to get Medusa's head. [38] The last statement has led to the surmise that this lamia/empusa was a sort of blood-sucking vampiress. [9] Heraclitus's euhemerized account explains that Hera, consort of Zeus, gouged the eyes out of the beautiful Lamia. In certain cultures, mythical beings are deities that are worshiped. (2006). (Greek Mythology), 34. [19], Other bogeys have been listed in conjunction with "Lamia", for instance, the Gorgo, the eyeless giant Ephialtes, a Mormolyce named by Strabo. But we were preoccupied with the developing story about this Glastonbury creature that howled at night, slipped in and out of view and caused dogs, cats and small farm animals to disappear. Valhalla is known as Odin's heavenly home for fallen warriors as they wait for Ragnarok. These humanoids can pass unnoticed in human society if their attributes are small enough to go unnoticed. Mythical Creatures: Beasts That Don't Exist (Or Do They? They are not strictly speaking "witches", but they are referred to as such by convention. Looking into the creature's eyes is said to wipe the victim's memory. Argus or Argus Panoptes, a hundred-eyed giant. Llewellyn Publications. Clodhna In the modern era, blindness has featured in numerous works of literature and poetry by authors such as William Shakespeare, William Blake, and H. G. Wells, and has also been a recurring trope in film and other visual media. The flesh of the head is said to have the color and consistency of moldy cheese. A dog-like or wolf-like creature that drinks the blood of goats and other livestock. For example, the Bible mentions creatures such as dragons and unicorns. [3] Modern scholarship reconstructs a Proto-Indo-European stem *lem-, "nocturnal spirit", whence also comes lemures. However, Wiccan authors such as D.J. Sure, they are slow. [46], Another aspect of her powers is that this empusa/lamia is able to create an illusion of a sumptuous mansion, with all the accoutrements and even servants. At Thebes, Tiresias played an active part in the tragic events involving Laius, the king of Thebes, and his son Oedipus. DK. Live Science. Eliots The Waste Land (1922). Portions of these humanoids are clearly not of human make. One such possible lamia is the avenging monster sent by Apollo against the city of Argos and killed by Coroebus. [72], By the Early Middle Ages, lamia (pl. I will bring you across if you spare my life! The old crone slightly tilted her head and reached for the big black book she hid within her clothing. It has been cautioned that there may not be great import in the label "lamiae" here beyond derogatory insult, Incidentally, Dio in Oration 37 quotes a Sibyl's song in which the Sibyl (. Fiercely independent, tricky and not over-fond of humankind (whether magical or mundane), it possesses its own powerful magic. The ferryman called out with a trembling voice. Image credit: Doorway To Other Worlds. The Jorgumo is born when a golden orb spider reaches the age of around 400 years and transforms into a beautiful woman. Yes, hell has been filled due to the evil of man and the dead now walk the earth. Danmax. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. They are serpents that can breathe fire and fly and they appear in the folklore of many cultures around the world. According to lore, a person who annoyed a Pukwudgie would be subject to nasty tricks by it, or subject to being followed by the Pukwudgie, who would cause trouble for them. Empusa is equated with Hecate in a fragment of Aristophanes's lost play, Keats made a note to this effect at the end of the first page in the fair copy he made: see William E. Harrold, "Keats' 'Lamia' and Peacock's 'Rhododaphne'". Some examples of these monsters are demons and vampires. Kapinjala, a partridge associated with Indra, or a form of Indra. The griffin is a familiar example of a hybrid mythical beast. In his 9th-century treatise on divorce, Hincmar, archbishop of Reims, listed lamiae among the supernatural dangers that threatened marriages, and identified them with geniciales feminae,[74] female reproductive spirits. Though there are instances that wraiths can be considered 'good' (a specific kind . They are said to come before the creation of gods and goddesses. [11], The Vulgate used "lamia" in Isaiah xxxiv:14 to translate "Lilith" of the Hebrew Bible. The creepiest one in my opinion has always been the Doppelgngerfrom Bavarian folklore, which is similar to the Changelingfrom Irish folklore except its not related to fairies. the Bible mentions creatures such as dragons and unicorns. Strong parallel with the Medusa has also been noted. The plant was also used in the Middle Ages for magical potions. [78] Either one could be Lamia the mother of Scylla mentioned in the Stesichorus (d. 555 BC) fragment, and other sources. They keep pushing and trying. Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody, the Auror in the, Draken, a one-eyed sea monster in the animated series, Ahgg, the witches' giant spider with one eye in the center of his forehead in, Bill Cipher, an evil one-eyed yellow triangle in, B.O.B. These humanoids are likely to instill fear and revulsion. Every mythology has its own love god or goddess: The Greeks had Aprodite and Eros (known as Venus and Cupid in Roman times) The Norse had Frigga, Freua, Sjofn and Lofn The Egypyians had Hathor The Hindus had Ratria and Kama But in Classical lore the best known were the Cherubim. Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From? The beliefs and mindsets associated with mythical beasts are varied and bring to life a plethora of theories about their existence or non-existence. The Harpe is featured in mythological stories and statues of Greek and Roman heroes. Myrmecoleon: Ant-Lion hybrid (Medieval Bestiaries), 72. [45][h] The empousa admits in the end to fattening up her victim (Menippus of Lycia) to be consumed, as she was in the habit of targeting young men for food "because their blood was fresh and pure". This mythical creature is present in Irish folklore, as well as tales throughout Europe. (2001). Abaia: A magical eel (Melanesian Mythology), 47. She mainly targets young women who have just come-of-age. She can easily turn anyone into stone with a glance. Unicorns, a horse or goat-like animal with a single horn, are a commonly depicted mythical creature. Louhi (Finnish Mythology) Source: Source Lovatar is a goddess who takes many forms and has many names. 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The figure of Tiresias recurs in later European literature, both as prophet and as man-woman, in such works as Guillaume Apollinaires Surrealist play Les Mamelles de Tirsias (first performed 1917; The Breasts of Tiresias) and T.S. A safari was organized with two Ozark-trained hounds. A beautiful woman wearing one of those cloth masks, roaming the streets at night. The ghoul then takes on your appearance, and returns to live your life, but in reality it drains and destroys those you loved. Nash_Rambler. Did mythical animals exist? The examples are Aristophanes's reference to the "lamia's testicles", the scent of the monsters in the Libyan myth which allowed the humans to track down their lair, and the terrible stench of their urine that lingered in the clothing of Aristomenes, which they showered upon him after carving out his friend Sophocles's heart. Monsters, while Cyclops was a ferryman out in his boat one evening in human society if attributes! 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