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Prime-Radiant [2018-02-15 20:42:58 +0000 UTC]
Sinister’ ‘Baghul‘ is in fact the ancient Punic-Carthaginian god Ba‘al, Devourer of children, known in his various manifestations as Ba‘al-Moloch or Ba‘al-Ammon (or Hammon). The plural of the Hebrew Ba’al is Ba’alim Your fine painting above is very similar to some classic images of Ba’al Moloch/Ammon receiving children in sacrifice. There is also a horrifying description of these sacrifices (and a description of Ba‘al/Baghul and the entire theology of the ancient Carthaginian Ba‘alim) in the 13th chapter of Gustav Flaubert‘s terrific novel Salammbô - unfortunately little known in the English-speKing world. Sinister is a favourite movie of mine which I often watch. It contains deep currents of meaning and symbolism which most viewers and all crticis seeem to have missed.
Good work!
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hedgiegirl In reply to Prime-Radiant [2018-02-15 22:24:48 +0000 UTC]
Well thank you for the information!
You should check out the Sinister fan club here on dA if you haven't already...though I think it's become
More of a fan club for the ghost boy from the second movie...
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InVRed [2014-01-21 18:39:04 +0000 UTC]
I have to agree he was a memorable horror villian of 2012
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hedgiegirl In reply to InVRed [2014-01-26 02:41:44 +0000 UTC]
Thank you!
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hedgiegirl In reply to Celui-qui-incarne [2013-03-10 20:22:52 +0000 UTC]
Thanks so much!
You have amazing art too-and I really like that sweater you're wearing in that image of yourself XD
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Celui-qui-incarne In reply to hedgiegirl [2013-03-11 15:48:11 +0000 UTC]
Actually, after seeing your Sinister drawing, it inspired me to draw Bagul also! >u<
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Seiko-Rei [2012-12-20 06:17:28 +0000 UTC]
Great work! He's like pedobear saying "Hey kids! Wanna be in a movie? Just kill your family!!!" XD
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hedgiegirl In reply to Seiko-Rei [2012-12-24 20:39:45 +0000 UTC]
Thank you! I know, he's so creepy...but I really liked him, which was a pleasant surprise!
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ellefanninglol [2012-11-20 21:09:31 +0000 UTC]
I love how you got all the outfits right.
Welcome to
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GeminiJC [2012-11-17 07:31:27 +0000 UTC]
Oh boy
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