Life's Aesthetic Themes

The Lorax is a children's book written by Dr. Seuss in 1971. In the story, the Lorax is a creature who "speaks for the trees". He confronts the Once-ler, a business magnate when he causes environmental destruction in a natural paradise.

Persephone's husband is her uncle, Hades. As such, she became the Queen of the Underworld by his side. Persephone turned into a wise, powerful, and resilient ruler. She personifies the bridge between life and death. Despite being a victim of abduction, Persephone was devoted to her responsibilities in the Underworld. This is because Hades granted her equal power and authority to him. Thus, Persephone is a regal, unshakable, and respected sovereign who administers justice alongside her spouse. In addition, she can be compassionate yet impartial. Persephone can show mercy at times as she pitied Orpheus and aided Psyche. She did this all while maintaining the cold, serious demeanor required of the dead's domain. Persephone's associated symbols include: Pomegranate, torch, skull, and bones. Sacred flora are White Daffodil and Asphodel.

Mermaid Bay is a sanctuary of sorts to the general merpeople. All types of merfolk come to this location for various reasons. Some trade goods, share information, or teach life skills with one another. But this beach serves as a wonderful place for socialization, too. Some gossip, while others play music with instruments and sing songs. Even young merfolk often play games together to establish bonds and friendships. Most importantly, Mermaid Bay is a good location for merpeople to find a mate.

Eel mermaids, or moray mermaids, belong to the serpentine merfolk clan. This is because the half-human creatures are grouped together for possessing long, snake-like or eel-like lower bodies instead of fish tails. Eel mermen tend to be bald with large spinal fins. These mermen are also electric to fend off predators. Female eel tails usually glow in dark water. All eel merpeople have webbed hands.

A cecaelia is a type of merfolk with the lower body of an octopus or squid rather than a tail fin. Some of these creatures can glow underwater. Male and female cecaelias are generally quite feared due to the strength and length of their tentacles. However, this type of merpeople prefer to be left alone and keep to their own kind.

One can see the faint glow in the stained glass windows at night. Some can see these tiny creatures in the spirals of the water. Others see the winged beings in the circular holes in the hedges. But the elderly lady who owns the greenhouse can see the fae at all times. She never lost the magical sight for her mind remained opened, and her heart stayed as pure as a child.

Because of this, many believe a human will eventually grow a tail and become a mermaid afterward. This would allow the person to continuously be submerged underwater to inhale the salty water. However, some believe the person becomes a water nymph. Others say this process is how water witches are born. Yet, it's highly possible an individual only gains additional abilities (speed, strength, stamina, flexibility, night vision, pollution filtering, and cold immunity) to help them swim, but they don't become a specific creature.

Description: The tropical merfolk tend to have dorsal fins, but are attracted to pastel colored things. Much like bottlenose dolphins, they have distinct, individual personalities. Some are bold and curious, often investigating things. These merpeople usually act as central leader figures in their social groups, helping spread new information or survival techniques. Meanwhile, others are shy and cautious. Generally, all bottlenose dolphin merfolk are playful, social, and intelligent as their animal. They form deep, decades-long friendships and stable social networks. In addition, they're capable of using problem-solving skills with tools.

The Underworld a hidden subterranean realm where souls go after death. It's ruled by the god Hades and his queen, Persephone. There are three regions in this land. First is the Asphodel Meadows. The gloomy plain is where ordinary souls wander with no specific memory or purpose. Elysium is a sunny paradise reserved for heroes, the virtuous, and the pure. Lastly, Tartarus is a deep, dark abyss used as a maximum-security prison for Titans and wicked mortals. The realms geography is also bounded by five distinct rivers. This includes: the Styx (hatred and oaths), Acheron (woe), Cocytus (tears), Phlegethon (fire), and Lethe (forgetfulness).

The Sea Goddess rules over countless seas across the globe. In addition, she's higher in divinity and power to the general Water Goddess, who resides over all forms of refreshwater. Unfortunately, the Sea Goddess' rank is beneath the Ocean Goddess. This is because she's the middle sister in the trio. The second goddess lives in a gloworm cavern with a massive air pocket for her to explore the rocky formations.

Sparkly glass bathroom tiles. An aquarium with fish built into the wall. A sink dolphin fawcett with matching handles. An aquamarine sequin shower curtain. Shells and pearls decorating the counter.

Spiritual Thinness: In broader ethereal thought, a "torn veil" can mean a thinning boundary between the physical world and the spiritual realm.

Description: Crocodile Merfolk are fierce-looking and strong creatures. Their tales contain the tough scales of crocodiles and their fins match their bonded animal's color. Both also have sharp teeth and webbed hands. These merpeople are also shy, timid, and reclusive like their crocodiles. Individual temperaments can vary from relatively calm to fiercely defensive or aggressive toward others.

Persephone is the Goddess of Spring. Her father is Zeus, the God of the Sky and Lightning as the King of Gods on Mount Olympus. Persephone's mother is Demeter, the Goddess of Harvests and Agriculture. Her parents are siblings. Persephone is the eldest child out of five maternal half-siblings. Meanwhile, she's one of fifteen paternal known children out of over a hundred half-siblings. Lastly, one of Persephone's uncles is Hades. She started out as a pure maiden, never had been touched by males. Persephone was a carefree and innocent girl who was highly protected by her mother. As she adapted to life later on, she maintained her gentle and joyful traits while on Earth. Persephone's associated symbols include: General flowers, grain, seeds, fruit, and the Earth's greenery growth. Sacred flora are Crocuses, Violets, and Lilies. Homer also cites Rose, Rris, and Larkspur; but they're not the main trio of flowers.

Hades is the Greek God of the Dead and King of the Underworld. He's the grandson of the Earth named Gaia, and the Sky, Uranus; who were mother and son before marrying. Their children were Hades' parents: the Titan Leader, Cronus, and Rhea, the Titaness of fertility. The siblings were the parents of the original six Olympian gods, with Hades being the fourth born-child. He's the younger brother of Hestia, Demeter, and Hera. But Hades is the older brother of Poseidon and Zeus. Lastly, his niece and wife is Persephone. Historically, Hades is mythologically grim, stoic, and unyielding. Not much is known about him since he's feared by mortals. He's usually stern and pitiless towards others, yet devoted to his queen. More than anything, Hades is fundamentally fair and manages his vast, gloomy domain with strict responsibility. This makes him less chaotic and philandering than his brothers. As such, Hades is notoriously reclusive and focused on his duties. His associated symbols include: A Scepter, a Bident, the Helm of Darkness, Cerberus, the Cornucopia, and the Earth's mineral wealth. Sacred plants are the cypress tree and Narcissus flowers (Daffodil).