Lighting the Night Sky: Freestyle Collage for LMAC

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As LMAC goes through its summer break, contributors are invited to create freestyle collages. Last night I did that because I needed a break from more serious activity. As always, making a collage was a vacation for me.

We live in the age of science. We know where the stars come from. But what did our ancestors believe? How did the stars come to be? Why is there darkness and light?

Native Americans have traditions that explain the origins of some stars. The Ojibwe tell the story of the hunter, Fisher, who traveled to Skyland and was shot by the Sky people. As he began to fall from the sky, spirits turned him into stars. When he turns over, these stars change with the seasons.

Ojibwe Performing Snowshoe Dance
Ojibwa_dance.jpg
George Catlin (1796-1872). Public domain

The Paiute explain the presence of the North Star: A mountain sheep found a hole in a very high mountain. He climbed through the hole, to the sky. Rocks fell, filled the hole and trapped him. His grief-stricken father turned his son into a star, Polaris, so that the son would always be seen in the night sky.

Captain John, Paiute, 1903
Captain_John,_Paiute_Indian, library of congress 1903 publix.jpg
Library of Congress, photo possibly by A.A. Forbes. Public domain

In my collage, the dark sky looming over a gloomy swamp is lit by a wondrous (yes, @adncabrera, she is wondrous) aquatic creature. The swamp goddess rises from the murky depths and lifts her glittering wand to the sky. Voila! There is light.

Elements in my collage

I thank my colleagues at LIL, the LMAC Gallery, who contributed the following images:

Night Sky (Cosmic Nebula #1)
@quantumg
https://www.lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/7830
I Forgot to add @quantumg to the beneficiary list. Sorry!!! I will take care of that when post pays out. Thanks @quantumg for the wonderful image. As soon as I saw it I knew it would be the backdrop for my collage.

Swamp Figure
@adncabrera
https://www.lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/10548

Plant
@borjan
https://www.lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/3735

Fireworks (torch)
@yaziris
https://www.lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/7629

House
@redheadpei
https://www.lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/8124

Green Plants
@muelli
https://www.lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/3868

Alligator
@m1alsan
https://www.lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/9961

From Pixabay:
Gnome
fotoerich

My Pictures on LIL, used in the collage:
Lily Pad
https://www.lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/10363

Swamp
https://www.lmac.gallery/lil-gallery-image/14273

You can see that LIL, the LMAC Image Library, was an essential part of my collage creating this week. Everyone on Hive can contribute to the library and everyone can borrow from the library. Learn about the procedure here. And, everyone on Hive is welcome to make a collage.

Peace and health to all.

Thank you for reading my blog

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    I always believe that stars are fireflies that stucked up in the sky as Timon said 😀

    Nice collage and the write up 👏

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      fireflies that stucked up in the sky

      I like that. I remember as a child on dark nights we would chase (but never hurt) fireflies.

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        Yeah, I can absolutely relate to that :)

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            What are those white things hovering in the sky? are they stars or are they birds?

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              The swamp goddess lights the sky with her wand. Those are the sparks that become stars (my myth, I just made up😄)

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                  Lol
                  I don't even have any idea about stars. I just know that they show up at night and dazzle as usual

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                    You have to read some of @lemouth's posts. He explains a lot about the stars and other 'heavenly' bodies.

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                        !DHEDGE

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                          Thank you!

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                              Glad to see your struggle and hard work. You have done this collage very well. Its looks so pretty and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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                                Thank you, @djbravo. I appreciate it!

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                                  Most welcome dear.

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                                      How nice to see the stars twinkling in your collage. Very good information about the way the stars were seen by the ancients.

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                                        Hello my friend, @innfauno12 , Thank you for visiting and for the nice comment.

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                                          It takes a lot of creative courage to call the swamp monster wondrous 😭😭😂😂😂

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                                            😅

                                            Maybe so. Kind of an oxymoron😁

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                                              Love the gnome, the torch, the otherworldly plants and most of all the twinkly sparkles. Not sure about the swamp creature though:)

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                                                Not sure about the swamp creature though

                                                Certainly wouldn't want her appearing in my dreams😅

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                                                    Love the twinkling stars, A.G. and explanations of how people believed the stars and heavens were formed.

                                                    Thanks for including my little building from the lil images. It looks good positioned there. 😊

                                                    Raining hard this morning. Everything looks like 40 shades of green.

                                                    Take care my friend and have a wonderful day.

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                                                      Hello my dear friend,
                                                      40 shades of green. I can see it! I love fresh rain, love the smell of it.

                                                      Your building was perfect for a swamp gnome abode :))

                                                      Thanks for your kind comment, as always, and for your support.

                                                      Enjoy the rest of summer. It goes so fast.

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                                                          Wonderful tales on the myth of light. It's interesting to see how pre-scientific people explained natural phenomena. Some west coast indigenous people believed the trickster raven brought daylight.

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                                                            Thank you. It's nice to keep a little mystery isn't it? Far cry from AI. Would AI wonder about such things, or just solve a puzzle?

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                                                                Would AI wonder about such things, or just solve a puzzle?

                                                                I asked the ChatGPT oracle, and this is the respone :)

                                                                Litguru: Tell me an original myth about the creation of light in 300 words

                                                                ChatGPT: In the time before time, when the cosmos was an endless expanse of shadow, there dwelled two ancient entities, Lumina and Nocturna, embodiments of light and darkness. They coexisted in a delicate dance, their energies intertwined yet separate. Lumina emanated a soft, radiant glow that warmed the void, while Nocturna cast elegant swathes of darkness that cradled the universe.

                                                                For eons, Lumina and Nocturna played their roles without question, until a whisper of curiosity stirred within Lumina. She yearned to see the beauty that her light could bring to the unknown realms of existence. Nocturna, however, was wary, fearing the potential disruption this exploration might cause.

                                                                Lumina's longing grew stronger, and with her persistent plea, Nocturna reluctantly agreed. Together, they wove a tapestry of collaboration, fusing their powers in a harmonious symphony. In a burst of celestial energy, they birthed the first world, a canvas of swirling colors and primordial elements.

                                                                As Lumina's radiant fingers brushed this nascent creation, it sprang to life, its surface aglow with ethereal luminosity. Nocturna's gentle embrace draped the world in velvety shadows, creating a delicate balance between light and darkness.

                                                                From this new realm, life sprouted, basking in the interplay of these two cosmic forces. Stars ignited, painting the heavens with gleaming constellations. Oceans shimmered with Lumina's kiss, and forests whispered secrets beneath Nocturna's cloak. Every corner of this world flourished, echoing the dance of its creators.

                                                                Over time, Lumina and Nocturna watched over their creation, witnessing the marvels born from their collaborative spark. The myth of their cosmic partnership spread through the inhabitants of the world, teaching them the value of balance and cooperation.

                                                                And so, the creation of light became a testament to the power of unity between contrasting forces. Lumina and Nocturna, once cautious companions, revealed the splendor that arises when darkness and light harmonize, forever illuminating the tapestry of existence with their intertwined brilliance.

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                                                                      Thank you. I will study this so I understand it :)

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                                                                          👋🙂

                                                                          I Forgot to add @quantumg to the beneficiary list. Sorry!!! I will take care of that when post pays out.

                                                                          Oh please, don't bother @agmoore. It is reward enough to know my #LIL contribution made it into such a beautiful and meticulously animated collage. 👍🙂
                                                                          It excellently illustrates the topic of your post. Great work!

                                                                          The swamp goddess rises from the murky depths and lifts her glittering wand to the sky. Voila!

                                                                          Epic! ❇️

                                                                          It is a very interesting topic. And have learned new things as always when I read your posts.

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                                                                            LOL. I noticed that we both replied to each other's posts at almost the same time. xD

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                                                                              😆

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                                                                                  You always make me feel good. I always feel better about my collage after you have commented. I borrow your eyes and it looks better :)

                                                                                  Thank you🌻🌼

                                                                                  Hugs, my friend.

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                                                                                        Thank you, @hivebuzz 😇

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