#mobestiary

Apparently we can craft Dried Ghasts with bone blocks and tears, which, at first glance, gives us the impression that we/Steve can create life. Which could be a fun theory! But I'd rather theorize that maybe the Ghast is a golem.

If we look at Minecraft's Mobestiary, it refers to the Ghast as possibly being a machine with mechanical details. If it's true that the Ghast is a machine/golem, it makes sense that we could craft them. It also makes sense that they suddenly like us if we craft or rehydrate them, versus naturally spawning Ghasts attacking us. There's one other naturally spawning golem: the Iron Golem.

If an Iron Golem is naturally spawned, it's main priority is the villagers. If you attack a villager or your reputation within the village is very bad, an Iron Golem is going to attack you. Because they built the Iron Golem. However, if we build an Iron Golem, it won't defend itself even if we hit it. It will also not attack you if you smack a villager.

This aligns pretty well with Dried Ghasts being craftable, and how they will be Happy Ghasts and they befriend you, even letting you ride them. Because we built them.

“Unblinking, beady eyes suggest a more sinister intent than might at first be obvious”