So - throwing this out there to get discussion going. if there really is a G+ end coming - what should we do with the Operation Essex Community? How would we archive it? Where would we move to (Forum Boards are the ideal type of structure). Thoughts?
I find myself going back to P.A.Chapeau's "new blog" on the official Ingress Prime's site and I'm getting sadder and sadder as time moves on seeing it was dropped and Niantic gave up on it... like most things they do. I suppose I ASSUMED it would be weekly but by now we would've heard from P.A. about the new Dunraven videos and some more develepments... Some thoughts until the next video comes up
The Gorgoneion of the Aegis. I believe that we may have largely overlooked the single most important aspect of the Aegis. While the Aegis often features prominently in ancient depictions of Athena/Minerva and Zeus/Jupiter, surprisingly little is known about exactly what it is or what it's powers are. Despite it's prominence in mythology, there isnt even agreement among classical authors as to what it's MADE of: some record it as a burnished, golden shield forged by Hephaestus, others either state or imply that it is a garment, or goatskin, with golden tassels. Homer himself can be counted among the latter group. There is, however, one consistent feature of the Aegis. Whether the Aegis is depicted as a round shield, a goatskin cloak or even a breastplate, there is one point on which all the myths agree: The Aegis bears the head of the Gorgon. Always. The Aegis has to bear the gorgoneion or it simply isn't the Aegis. The myths aren't even consistent as to who OWNS the...
I like this "Nemesis" character already. Can't wait to see more!
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