Bronze Izdubath
Written by Mr Cheri
Colored by Mr Cheri
Origin of Name: Izdubath is taken from the mistranslated word Izdubar, which properly should be Gilgamesh. When the tablets containing the Epic of Gilgamesh were originally discovered, the iconograph for Gilgamesh was translated phonetically to Izdubar, which led to the printing of the tale of Ishtar and Izdubar, which would later come to be known as the Epic of Gilgamesh, in which the Babylonian/Mesopotamian goddess Inanna (Ishtar) featured chiefly. Like Hercules, Gilgamesh was a man of great strength - unlike Gilgamesh, Hercules eventually did overcome his relatively humble roots as a demigod and ascend to full godhood.
Inspiration: Go The Distance - Hercules
Based on the ancient myth surrounding Heracles/Hercle/Hercules, Disney's Hercules saw significant deviations from the original. Although there are strong similarities, Disney chose to enshrine the relationship between Hera and Zeus, which as most people know was fractured at best. Perhaps in order to present the picture of a healthy American family, Hercules is presented as the son of Zeus, the chief God of Olympus, who held domain over Lightning and Thunder, and his wife Hera, goddess of Marriage and childbirth.
There are common elements seen, such as Hercules's victory over the serpent in his infancy, which theme gave rise to Alexander the Great's linkage with the god Zeus. However, Disney's Hercules is a story not of a hero, but of a boy who would one day become a man. Uncertain of his place in the world, Hercules longs for nothing more than to find somewhere to belong. His great strength proves to be his undoing time and time again, and when at last he puts it to use as a hero-in-training, he is found to excel.
At his core, Hercules desires nothing more than to prove to his divine family and the people around him that he is worthy. This motivation stands quite apart from the legendary Hercules, whose mythological origins stem from Etruscan Hercle. In Etruscan, Greek, and Roman mythology, Hercules is the son of Zeus and a mortal woman. It is his great prowess in battle, and in hand to hand combat, his ability to accomplish epic tasks, that lead to his ascent to godhood. Disney's Hercules saw this struggle, but was at his core divine in nature, never truly fitting in with the mortal crowd.
Personality: Eager from his first moment out of the shell to prove himself, Izdubath has been on a consistent journey to try to show the world that he is the hero that they can depend upon. He wants nothing more than to be loved and admired. To be cheered. He has difficulty finding his place, and sees such accolades and adulation as the best evidence that he truly does belong. He is a brave soul, and will suffer much to give his all. Nothing would make him happier than hearing that his parents are proud of him.
He will rise to the occasion when called upon, almost too swiftly. Tireless in his desire to prove himself, he is in danger of pushing too far and too hard. It will be up to his rider to rein him in, for Izdubath truly does not know his own limits. The Bronze does not believe for a moment that his color signifies any particular worthiness, but rather his actions. If he can but show Pern that he is ready to take on the problems of the world, perhaps then he might have a place within the ranks.
In his hearts he is vulnerable to harsh and unkind words. He wears his hearts on his hide, where anyone might cut at them. As a genuinely sweet boy, he will take such words and lashes too personally, retreating into himself in woe should another not approve of him. Although he is strong, he is lacking in corresponding self-esteem, and will need much reassurance as he grows into the hero that he is capable of becoming.
When in love, he is likely to be clumsy. He does not have a smooth way with words, but rather tends to attempt to demonstrate his emotions via actions. Surely the other might enjoy a brace of wherries? He caught them in the wilds, and they are - oh, they are not good enough? Well. He will... he will go and get more. Get something else. Try as he might to show his affections, he is not the most suave of dragons, and may find himself running back to Mama for advice and support.
Positive Traits: Brave, Strong, Determined
Negative Traits: Clumsy, Low Self-Esteem, Sensitive
Adult Size: 46'
Physical Attributes: Fully as large as is possible for a Bronze, Izdubath also possesses phenomenal strength and an impressive wingspan. He has greater girth than any of his clutchsiblings, and does not particularly notice this trait. He is a handsome Bronze with tremendous stamina.
Additional Notes: Izdubath has many siblings that he admires. Even some among them that might not be obvious choices are truly quite astonishing to the Bronze, who adores their great characteristics. He loves his mother terribly, and looks up to his Blue Papa. He is likely to fall in love with any color of dragon, for it is their hearts which he will love most of all.
Theme Song: Go the Distance covered by Caleb Hyles
Egg: A large pink egg with ripples down the center, there is a sense of yearning about it.
Why Me? Damon and Izdubath have a lot in common! From their mutual heroic tendencies to their overeager natures, they definitely make quite a pair. Izdubath is not quite as smooth as Damon, nor quite so smart, but his hearts are noble and good. They also happen to be truly sensitive, and it is Damon's protectiveness which will save his bronze from being flattened by utter heartbreak. They're both quite reckless, which might cause them some trouble, as impulsively leaping in the way of danger can, as Izdubath has learned, lead to serious consequences, but if they can settle down a bit they'll make splendid members of any wing.
Written by Mr Cheri
Colored by Mr Cheri
Origin of Name: Izdubath is taken from the mistranslated word Izdubar, which properly should be Gilgamesh. When the tablets containing the Epic of Gilgamesh were originally discovered, the iconograph for Gilgamesh was translated phonetically to Izdubar, which led to the printing of the tale of Ishtar and Izdubar, which would later come to be known as the Epic of Gilgamesh, in which the Babylonian/Mesopotamian goddess Inanna (Ishtar) featured chiefly. Like Hercules, Gilgamesh was a man of great strength - unlike Gilgamesh, Hercules eventually did overcome his relatively humble roots as a demigod and ascend to full godhood.
Inspiration: Go The Distance - Hercules
Based on the ancient myth surrounding Heracles/Hercle/Hercules, Disney's Hercules saw significant deviations from the original. Although there are strong similarities, Disney chose to enshrine the relationship between Hera and Zeus, which as most people know was fractured at best. Perhaps in order to present the picture of a healthy American family, Hercules is presented as the son of Zeus, the chief God of Olympus, who held domain over Lightning and Thunder, and his wife Hera, goddess of Marriage and childbirth.
There are common elements seen, such as Hercules's victory over the serpent in his infancy, which theme gave rise to Alexander the Great's linkage with the god Zeus. However, Disney's Hercules is a story not of a hero, but of a boy who would one day become a man. Uncertain of his place in the world, Hercules longs for nothing more than to find somewhere to belong. His great strength proves to be his undoing time and time again, and when at last he puts it to use as a hero-in-training, he is found to excel.
At his core, Hercules desires nothing more than to prove to his divine family and the people around him that he is worthy. This motivation stands quite apart from the legendary Hercules, whose mythological origins stem from Etruscan Hercle. In Etruscan, Greek, and Roman mythology, Hercules is the son of Zeus and a mortal woman. It is his great prowess in battle, and in hand to hand combat, his ability to accomplish epic tasks, that lead to his ascent to godhood. Disney's Hercules saw this struggle, but was at his core divine in nature, never truly fitting in with the mortal crowd.
Personality: Eager from his first moment out of the shell to prove himself, Izdubath has been on a consistent journey to try to show the world that he is the hero that they can depend upon. He wants nothing more than to be loved and admired. To be cheered. He has difficulty finding his place, and sees such accolades and adulation as the best evidence that he truly does belong. He is a brave soul, and will suffer much to give his all. Nothing would make him happier than hearing that his parents are proud of him.
He will rise to the occasion when called upon, almost too swiftly. Tireless in his desire to prove himself, he is in danger of pushing too far and too hard. It will be up to his rider to rein him in, for Izdubath truly does not know his own limits. The Bronze does not believe for a moment that his color signifies any particular worthiness, but rather his actions. If he can but show Pern that he is ready to take on the problems of the world, perhaps then he might have a place within the ranks.
In his hearts he is vulnerable to harsh and unkind words. He wears his hearts on his hide, where anyone might cut at them. As a genuinely sweet boy, he will take such words and lashes too personally, retreating into himself in woe should another not approve of him. Although he is strong, he is lacking in corresponding self-esteem, and will need much reassurance as he grows into the hero that he is capable of becoming.
When in love, he is likely to be clumsy. He does not have a smooth way with words, but rather tends to attempt to demonstrate his emotions via actions. Surely the other might enjoy a brace of wherries? He caught them in the wilds, and they are - oh, they are not good enough? Well. He will... he will go and get more. Get something else. Try as he might to show his affections, he is not the most suave of dragons, and may find himself running back to Mama for advice and support.
Positive Traits: Brave, Strong, Determined
Negative Traits: Clumsy, Low Self-Esteem, Sensitive
Adult Size: 46'
Physical Attributes: Fully as large as is possible for a Bronze, Izdubath also possesses phenomenal strength and an impressive wingspan. He has greater girth than any of his clutchsiblings, and does not particularly notice this trait. He is a handsome Bronze with tremendous stamina.
Additional Notes: Izdubath has many siblings that he admires. Even some among them that might not be obvious choices are truly quite astonishing to the Bronze, who adores their great characteristics. He loves his mother terribly, and looks up to his Blue Papa. He is likely to fall in love with any color of dragon, for it is their hearts which he will love most of all.
Theme Song: Go the Distance covered by Caleb Hyles
Egg: A large pink egg with ripples down the center, there is a sense of yearning about it.
Why Me? Damon and Izdubath have a lot in common! From their mutual heroic tendencies to their overeager natures, they definitely make quite a pair. Izdubath is not quite as smooth as Damon, nor quite so smart, but his hearts are noble and good. They also happen to be truly sensitive, and it is Damon's protectiveness which will save his bronze from being flattened by utter heartbreak. They're both quite reckless, which might cause them some trouble, as impulsively leaping in the way of danger can, as Izdubath has learned, lead to serious consequences, but if they can settle down a bit they'll make splendid members of any wing.
In spite of the blood that marred his hide, Go The Distance remained diligent - as did it appear his cousins. There were many roaming the sands now, and no matter how he reached out, none of them needed him as he needed to be needed. That need burned more than the wounds inflicted by Crucio, and it was clear.
He needed to find them. The one he needed. When Sectum Sempra called a young woman to her - hers and her only - that need became more urgent. Eyes whirling, he first looked.....to his mother and blue father. I...I am going now! they the words of a child fully intending to come back for dinner after playtime with a good friend. But first.....The injured bronze cautiously turned to start pacing through the boys, creeling sadly at all of those who had been hurt despite his best attempts. All this hurt.
I tried... Any judgement was too much for him, and the previously tall and proud posture seemed to droop as the dragon moved through the boys. He pulled back, then quickly began to move through the carnage left by his cousins, all but throwing himself into Damon's arms. I couldn't protect them all, my Damon, but please! Please believe in your Izdubath and next time we will rise to it together! And hopefully those whirling rainbow eyes would be worth all of the blood he'd just gotten on the boy's robes.
