Deifying magical girls refers to the concept of elevating magical girls to the status of deities in popular manga, specifically on the platform Mangadex. This trend has gained significant traction in recent years, with numerous manga series exploring this theme. The main idea **behind deifying magical girls on Mangadex is the portrayal of these characters as divine beings with extraordinary powers and abilities, often worshipped by the general population.** In these manga, the magical girls are not merely teenagers with magical abilities but instead are depicted as god-like entities, possessing immense strength and authority. **By deifying these characters, the authors create a unique narrative that blends elements of fantasy, mythology, and action.** The deification of magical girls on Mangadex allows authors to delve into complex themes such as the nature of power and responsibility.
Baylor Bear Mascots
Another responsibility of the Chamber has been the maintenance of the bear mascots. The first bears were given to the University in 1917, and the Chamber assumed responsibility for them soon afterwards.
The Bear Pit, the greatest physical evidence of the work of the Chamber on the Baylor campus, has undergone a series of renovations. In 1949 and 1953, little cages were added. It was also in 1953 that a special trailer was purchased to transport the mascot to the games. In 1962, another new cage was added to accommodate the growing mascot population.
In 1950, Mrs. Essie Forrester O'Brien wrote a history of the bear mascots since 1914, when the idea of a mascot was first proposed. Sponsored and distributed by the Chamber, The Baylor Bear Mascots chronicled the first live bears, as well as the early trainers. The proceeds of this book were applied to the Chamber's pledge for the stadium fund. In 1969, the pit was again remodeled and the book was revised by Mrs. O'Brien. This time, the proceeds were earmarked for the permanent fund established to maintain the mascots.
The year 1976 marked a complete renovation of the Bear Pit area, as well as the renaming of the area as the Steve Hudson Memorial Bear Plaza.
The current habitat, The Bill and Eva Williams Bear Habitat, was opened in 2005 and includes many features that make that space more natural for the bears. Features include a waterfall, river, caves, as well as a spacious indoor facility where the bears can spend their nights.
Current Mascots -
- Judge Sue "Lady" Sloan (for Baylor's former first lady Sue Sloan, who is the wife of Dr. Robert Sloan, the 12th President of Baylor)
- Judge Indy (for Independence, Texas. The birthplace of Baylor University)
- Judge Belle (for the McLane Carillon bells – housed in the iconic tower of Pat Neff Hall)
Why Your Mascot Sucks: Baylor University
Just like most universities, Baylor began its foray into collegiate sports mascot-less. Finally in 1914, George Baines Rosborough, a former student proposed that the school should hold a contest to give the university a mascot. He wanted them to have a mascot “around which to wreathe the sentiment of the school in poems and songs and yells, and in college customs which add so much to college life.”
Whatever that means.
The schools received 24 entries for the contest and when it held its vote, 206 of the 406 ballots cast came back with bear as the chosen mascot.
In 1917 U.S. Army troops came to Waco, Texas following the creation of Camp MacArthur. Members of the 107th Engineers of the Army’s 32nd Division were stationed at the camp and acquired a live bear as their mascot.
During a Baylor football game in Nov. 1917, the Engineers decided to bring their bear to the stadium with them, which the first time a bear attended a Baylor event. Or so they thought. security mistook these two for fans in 1916.
The Engineers later donated their bear to Baylor in 1918 (probably because it was a f***ing bear and had no place on an Army base).
As time has gone on, Baylor has had a number of bears on campus and living at near-by zoos, which have appeared at football games. One, even lived in a student’s backyard and shockingly got too big to live in a backyard.
No one EVER saw that coming.
And what’s the worst that could happen with a bear in a stadium?
Today, the Bill & Eva Williams Bear Habitat, which was dedicated during Homecoming in 2005, stands on campus in Hudson Plaza. The habitat provides natural landscaping with room for the bears to roam and it is licensed as by the USDA as a Class C Zoo.
C’s get degrees and Baylor knows all about that. ranked No. 76 in the nation, academically.
Who thinks they’re going to lose to Wisconsin?
Judge Joy Reynolds and Judge Sue “Lady” Sloan are the names of the bears that currently live on campus, who were named after the former university first ladies. The pair are biological sisters born in 2001 and 2002. They have been on campus since they were cubs and will likely live out the rest of their lives there.
Apart from the pair of live bears on campus, Baylor also has a pair of costumed bears as well. Baylor first introduced a costumed bear in 1981 and their bears have seen a lot of changes over the years.
And just as time has advanced, so has the mascot’s design. Baylor has used the bear above in the 1980, then moved to on a green bear in the mid 1990s, then back to a brown bear in the early 2000s, even having the bear ride a motorcycle to match interests of then football head coach, Guy Morriss.
The schools has even used an inflatable mascot, named Judge, after one of the earlier live bears that the school featured.
His strengths were being adorable and being very flexible, while his weeknesses were sharp edges.
The current design, named Bruiser was introduced in the late 2000s. Bruiser can be seen roaming the sidelines and stands at Baylor games, wearing a Baylor uniform. The detail used in Bruiser is great, featuring a full mouth of teeth and green eyes.
While bears are typically seen as a menacing beast, I think that the design of Bruiser should lean a bit more away from menacing and should focus more on being a more kid-friendly bear.
In 2017, the school decided to introduce Marigold, which would become Bruiser’s partner.
Marigold has a headband of flowers.. wait. are those marigolds. Those creative bastards! Like Bruiser, she features an open mouth, with a full set of teeth, but her canines are much smaller than her partners.
I think this is the wrong move, bears have sharp teeth, just because she is a female, doesn’t mean they should fully lean into the femininity of her design. c’mon Baylor it’s 2021. She has the headband, what more do you want from her?
And I have to be honest, I really prefer the first mascot to the current design. The lush fur, the detailing the face. it looks like a real bear! A few updates, maybe to the paws and that would be a great bear mascot, in this day and age.
Normally you see schools refine their design as time goes by and they make leaps and bounds in their designs, but Baylor seems to have hit the nail right on the head in the 1980s.
** The deification of magical girls on Mangadex allows authors to delve into complex themes such as the nature of power and responsibility. **When these characters are viewed as gods, their actions and decisions carry significant weight, impacting not only their own lives but the lives of those who worship them.** Furthermore, this trend also gives creators the opportunity to explore the moral and ethical implications of being revered as a deity.
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History of the Baylor Bears Mascot
From the adoption of a name to the adoption of a live animal, the history of the Baylor Bears mascot is one of the most extraordinary in all of football.
April 6, 2023 April 6, 2023While the on-field traditions have changed in recent years, there’s a rich heritage behind the Baylor Bears mascot that goes beyond the normal adoration of the face of college football pageantry and strikes at the heartstrings of anyone associated with the program.
**The manga often raises questions about the repercussions of wielding god-like power and the moral dilemmas faced by these magical girls as they navigate their newfound divinity.** Ultimately, the deifying of magical girls on Mangadex serves as a captivating storytelling device, immersing readers into a world where ordinary individuals attain godhood through their magical abilities. **It offers a fresh and creative take on the magical girl genre, pushing boundaries and sparking discussions about power dynamics and the responsibilities that come with immense strength.**.
Reviews for "The Magical Girl Renaissance: Deification in Contemporary Mangadex Manga"
- John - 1 star
I was really excited to read "Deifying magical girls," but I was extremely disappointed. The storyline was confusing and all over the place. I couldn't understand what was happening most of the time, and it felt like the author was just throwing random ideas without any coherence. The characters were also very flat and lacked development. I couldn't connect with any of them, and their actions didn't make sense. Overall, it was a frustrating and disappointing read.
- Sarah - 2 stars
"Deifying magical girls" had an interesting concept, but the execution was poor. The artwork was mediocre at best, and it felt rushed and inconsistent. The paneling and layout were also confusing, making it hard to follow the flow of the story. Additionally, the dialogue was awkward and forced, making it hard to engage with the characters. The plot was also predictable and lacked originality. Overall, I was underwhelmed by this manga and wouldn't recommend it.
- Mike - 2.5 stars
I had high expectations for "Deifying magical girls," but it fell short. The pacing was off, with some parts dragging on while others were rushed. The plot was convoluted and hard to follow, and the explanations for the magical elements were superficial. The main characters were cliché and lacked depth, while the side characters felt underdeveloped and unnecessary. The art style was okay, but it didn't compensate for the weak storytelling. Overall, it was a mediocre manga that left me wanting more.