Magical beings are a common theme in mythologies found across different cultures and time periods. These beings often possess supernatural abilities and characteristics, making them distinct from humans and ordinary creatures. They are often portrayed as intermediaries between the mortal and divine realms, with the ability to influence and shape the world. One of the most well-known magical beings in mythology is the fairy. Found in folklore from different parts of the world, fairies are associated with nature and the supernatural. They are often depicted as ethereal and enchanting creatures, capable of granting wishes or casting spells.
For the Casual Fan: Refrain of Evangelion
I believe the only things you miss with the combination of S2 Works and Evangelion Decade are 1 the shorter, TV length edits of Cruel Angel s Thesis and Claire s version of Fly Me to the Moon, rather than the longer versions on Decade 2 the many, many other vocal versions of Fly Me to the Moon besides Claire s You need the show OSTs for these. I believe the only things you miss with the combination of S2 Works and Evangelion Decade are 1 the shorter, TV length edits of Cruel Angel s Thesis and Claire s version of Fly Me to the Moon, rather than the longer versions on Decade 2 the many, many other vocal versions of Fly Me to the Moon besides Claire s You need the show OSTs for these.
They are often depicted as ethereal and enchanting creatures, capable of granting wishes or casting spells. Fairies can be both benevolent and mischievous, sometimes helping humans while other times playing tricks on them. Another common magical being is the unicorn.
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Post by Caliburn » Mon Sep 30, 2013 10:34 pm
It depends what you want. Here's some suggestions to help wade through what's out there.
For the Scholarly Fan: S2 Works + perhaps Evangelion: Decade
[URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/S%C2%B2_Works]S2 Works[/URL] is meant to be a very comprehensive collection of Shiro Sagisu's score and contains tracks that no other albums have (minor themes, variants, unused material) as well as almost everything on the regular albums. However, it places those tracks in an order meant to highlight the subtle variants, so you will get series of tracks in a row that are basically the same material orchestrated differently.
For example:
39. "A-15 Rhythm Only"
40. "A-15 Drums"
41. "A-15 Slow Tempo"
42. "A-15 Slow Tempo/Rhythm Only"
43. "A-15 Slow Tempo/Drums"
This could become quite tedious depending on your preferences. If you want to assemble your own listening experience, or if you want to have everything Sagisu wrote, S2 is an excellent buy. If you want the album maker to assemble an enjoyable and varied listening experience for you, or if you want only the most interesting or frequently used music, S2 might not be for you.
While generally comprehensive, S2 lacks some notable vocal tracks. The vocal version of Cruel Angel's Thesis is not present (Disc 5, Tracks 3-9 are instrumentals). Neither are the many vocal versions of Fly Me to the Moon (Disc 1, Tracks 27-33; Disc 2, Tracks 17-20; Disc 4, Tracks 7-9; and Disc 5, Tracks 10-11 are instrumentals). S2 also lacks Soul's Refrain, the ending theme of Death & Rebirth. And of course S2 -- along with all the other albums I'll discuss -- lacks all music (vocal or instrumental) composed for the new Rebuild movies.
The vocal songs that are included in S2 Works are Komm Susser Todd, Everything You Ever Dreamed (an unused song cut from EoE), and Thanatos.
Which brings us to [URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Evangelion:_Decade]Evangelion: Decade[/URL]. The song Soul's Refrain that I mentioned was released as a single, or you can go to [URL=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Li-La]Yoko Takahashi's album Lil-La[/URL], Refrain of Evangelion (discussed below), or Evangelion: Decade for it. The advantage of Decade is that it has [URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Yoko_Takahashi]several Eva-related Yoko Takahashi songs[/URL], even including some which were used in Eva games but not the show. A few of these are on OSTs II and III also. I'd think of Decade as more of a compilation/tribute album than a soundtrack, per se. Still, if you want S2 Works but are concerned about the missing vocal tracks, Decade could be a good companion, as it gets you Cruel Angel's Thesis, Soul's Refrain, Claire's version of Fly Me to Moon, and many bonus songs in one fell swoop.
I believe the only things you miss with the combination of S2 Works and Evangelion: Decade are:
1) the shorter, TV length edits of Cruel Angel's Thesis and Claire's version of Fly Me to the Moon, rather than the longer versions on Decade
2) the many, many other vocal versions of Fly Me to the Moon besides Claire's
You need the show OSTs for these. So if you're a real completionist, you have to buy the show OSTs as well as S2 Works, but this would get pretty redundant as far as all the other music goes.
For the Average Fan: Show and EoE OSTs
For someone who wants the main music from original, non-Rebuild Evangelion, but doesn't want to go to the completionist lengths of S2 Works, I would probably rank:
[URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion_OST_I]NGE OST I[/URL]
[URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion_OST_II]NGE OST II[/URL]
[URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/End_of_Evangelion_(Soundtrack)]End of Evangelion OST[/URL]
[URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion_OST_III]NGE OST III[/URL]
. in that order of importance. These have less music than S2 Works, but they hit the most memorable stuff and the track order is designed for an enjoyable listen. These also have the vocal version of Cruel Angel's Thesis and the many Fly Me to the Moon vocals that S2 Works does not. They lack Soul's Refrain just as S2 Works does. Komm Susser Todd and Thanatos are on the EoE soundtrack just as they were on S2 Works, but Everything You Ever Dreamed isn't (because it was unused).
For the Casual Fan: Refrain of Evangelion
For the casual fan (which I'm assuming is not you, since you led off by asking about S2 Works), the "greatest hits" soundtrack [URL=http://wiki.evageeks.org/Refrain_of_Evangelion]Refrain of Evangelion[/URL] is probably the best way to get several key pieces of music from the show and EoE on a single disc. But this still misses out on a lot of good stuff, so I wouldn't recommend it unless you want a one-disc sampler.
For Fun: Evangelion Symphony and Ever Jazz
This could become quite tedious depending on your preferences. If you want to assemble your own listening experience, or if you want to have everything Sagisu wrote, S2 is an excellent buy. If you want the album maker to assemble an enjoyable and varied listening experience for you, or if you want only the most interesting or frequently used music, S2 might not be for you.
Often depicted as a horse-like creature with a single horn on its forehead, unicorns are symbols of purity and grace. In mythology, they are often associated with healing and are said to have the power to cleanse poisoned water or cure ailments. Unicorns are highly revered and are often considered divine or majestic beings. Dragons, too, are prominent magical beings in mythology. Found in various cultures, dragons are often portrayed as large, serpent-like creatures with wings and the ability to breathe fire. They are symbols of power, wisdom, and often have a connection to the natural elements. Dragons are often depicted as either benevolent protectors or fearsome monsters, with the ability to bring either great fortune or destruction. In addition to fairies, unicorns, and dragons, other magical beings can be found in mythology, such as mermaids, witches, genies, and shapeshifters. These beings play different roles in various mythologies, representing different aspects of the supernatural and the human imagination. Overall, magical beings in mythology serve to capture the human fascination with the unknown and supernatural. They embody our desires, fears, and aspirations, providing a bridge between the mortal and divine realms. Their stories continue to captivate us, reminding us of the enduring power of myth and the enchanting world of magic..
Reviews for "The role of magical beings in shaping ancient civilizations"
1. Sarah - 2 stars
I found "Magical beings in mythology" to be quite disappointing. The book lacked depth and failed to provide any meaningful insights into the various magical beings found in mythology. The information provided was extremely basic and felt like a rehash of well-known myths that anyone with a cursory knowledge of mythology would already be familiar with. I was hoping for a more comprehensive exploration of lesser-known magical beings, but this book fell short of my expectations.
2. Jack - 1 star
I cannot say enough how much I disliked "Magical beings in mythology." The content felt poorly researched and the writing style was incredibly dry and dull. It read more like a textbook than an engaging exploration of magical creatures. Additionally, the book seemed to focus primarily on Western mythology, completely ignoring the rich folklore and mythical creatures from other cultures around the world. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a captivating and comprehensive look at magical beings in mythology.
3. Emily - 2.5 stars
While "Magical beings in mythology" had its moments, overall, I was left feeling underwhelmed. The book lacked cohesion and structure, making it difficult to follow the information being presented. The illustrations were also quite simplistic and did not add much value to the content. I was hoping for a more visually appealing and organized exploration of magical beings, but this book fell short of my expectations. Despite a few interesting tidbits, I found it to be a rather forgettable read.
4. Michael - 1 star
"Magical beings in mythology" was a complete waste of time. The book barely scratched the surface of the vast and fascinating world of mythical creatures. It failed to provide any in-depth analysis or unique perspectives, making it feel like a compilation of generic information readily available elsewhere. The writing style was also incredibly dry and lacked any semblance of excitement or enthusiasm. Stay away from this book if you're looking for a comprehensive and engaging exploration of magical beings in mythology.