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ZyuRanger 08 released
So I'm sure you've all seen the Power Rangers about the pig that eats the Ranger's weapon right? This is the original episode.
But do you remember a hippy gnome being in it?
And did you know that the monster is loosely based on Greek mythology? If you've ever read the Odyssey, then this story should sound familiar. Odysseus lands on an island, and his men get turned into pigs by the witch Kirke (latinized to Circes).
http://www.theoi.com/Titan/Kirke.html
Moly is even mentioned. Hey, this show is teaching you something about mythology! How about that?
"So spoke the Radiant One; then gave the magic herb, pulling it from the ground and showing me in what form it grew; its root was black, its flower milk-white. Its name among the gods is moly. For mortal men it is perilous to pluck it up, but for the gods all things are possible. "
Anyway, if you've never taken a class in Greek mythology, the k sound in Greek was usually converted to a c sound when it was latinized. Like how cyclops would be kyklops:
http://www.theoi.com/Gigante/GigantesKyklopes.html
Since Japanese is a phonetic language, they tend to use spellings and pronunciations closer to the original borrowed word than the English version. It's just something that comes up every once in a while, so I thought I'd explain that.
But do you remember a hippy gnome being in it?
And did you know that the monster is loosely based on Greek mythology? If you've ever read the Odyssey, then this story should sound familiar. Odysseus lands on an island, and his men get turned into pigs by the witch Kirke (latinized to Circes).
http://www.theoi.com/Titan/Kirke.html
Moly is even mentioned. Hey, this show is teaching you something about mythology! How about that?
"So spoke the Radiant One; then gave the magic herb, pulling it from the ground and showing me in what form it grew; its root was black, its flower milk-white. Its name among the gods is moly. For mortal men it is perilous to pluck it up, but for the gods all things are possible. "
Anyway, if you've never taken a class in Greek mythology, the k sound in Greek was usually converted to a c sound when it was latinized. Like how cyclops would be kyklops:
http://www.theoi.com/Gigante/GigantesKyklopes.html
Since Japanese is a phonetic language, they tend to use spellings and pronunciations closer to the original borrowed word than the English version. It's just something that comes up every once in a while, so I thought I'd explain that.
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I think you forgot to include the episode discussion thread link on the main page, although it's not that difficult to discover really.
Greek being my first language, I can say you've explained the whole Kirke business really well.
To add something extra, Kirke is thought to be derived from either of two words: 1) death birds (one bird = "kirkos" - the birds are most likely falcons) 2) from the verb kirko, which could mean encircle or whirl around/hoop around --> hence why latin used this from greek and we have the word circus and its derivatives
As far as the episode is concerned, it was pretty fun (again, because of the villains and because of the reactions of the Zyuranger to what the villains did), without depriving you of some sense of adventure/excitement.
Thanks, keep it up!
Greek being my first language, I can say you've explained the whole Kirke business really well.
To add something extra, Kirke is thought to be derived from either of two words: 1) death birds (one bird = "kirkos" - the birds are most likely falcons) 2) from the verb kirko, which could mean encircle or whirl around/hoop around --> hence why latin used this from greek and we have the word circus and its derivatives
As far as the episode is concerned, it was pretty fun (again, because of the villains and because of the reactions of the Zyuranger to what the villains did), without depriving you of some sense of adventure/excitement.
Thanks, keep it up!
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I was so excited about doing my etymology lesson that I totally forgot XD
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There doesn't seem to be a splash screen for this episode. Was it left out? Or maybe it's on my end.
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No problem, language stuff like this excites me too!
Yeah the splash screen at the beginning is present, it's the Tigerranger one.
Yeah the splash screen at the beginning is present, it's the Tigerranger one.
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More interesting fact: Circe is really danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, notorious for just-ø ing his means.
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I don't know if that family should be thanking Boi, in the end. If he hadn't have been randomly in that park, maybe they would have been spared an annoying pig monster harassing them for days.
And I hope Bandora learnt her lesson. Starvation diets are not the right way to do it. Smaller portions, more often, plus exercise. That's the way!
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*reads front page announcement*
Huh... the more you know. *shooting star*
Thank you for the hard work! It is greatly appreciated!
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I liked this episode. Pudgy pig was one of my favorite monsters back at the day. Although they never used the megazord on it. It is really nice to see the original.
I can really appreciate how zyuranger keeps to the mythology that the monsters are based one. I am anxious to see the rest of the series. But I know I have to be patient until TN releases them. Sjees, I sound like a real fan boy. Get a grip on yourself Niek.
I can really appreciate how zyuranger keeps to the mythology that the monsters are based one. I am anxious to see the rest of the series. But I know I have to be patient until TN releases them. Sjees, I sound like a real fan boy. Get a grip on yourself Niek.
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Another excellent release, one coming after another, sheer awesomeness! Please, keep 'em coming.
Oh, regarding the connection between the pig and Greek mythology, it would certainly explain why the big was wearing a Greek or Roman centurion's helmet.
thank you for the explanation about the moly too, it was very insightful.
Oh, regarding the connection between the pig and Greek mythology, it would certainly explain why the big was wearing a Greek or Roman centurion's helmet.
thank you for the explanation about the moly too, it was very insightful.
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Niek wrote:I liked this episode. Pudgy pig was one of my favorite monsters back at the day. Although they never used the megazord on it. It is really nice to see the original.
I can really appreciate how zyuranger keeps to the mythology that the monsters are based one. I am anxious to see the rest of the series. But I know I have to be patient until TN releases them. Sjees, I sound like a real fan boy. Get a grip on yourself Niek.
the fact that they are releasing these at all is awesome. I'm pretty sure they take their time to work on a batch of episodes and once that batch is complete, they release the finished product over a succession of days, one right after the other, and then work another batch, and so on and so forth.
I give TVN credit, even with a whole crew working, it is still quite time consuming going through an episode, translating the language, timing the subtitles and hardcoding those subtitles to the episode itself.
But these guys go the extra mile and they make the subtitles come alive in a very cool way. Like making the subtitle for Dino-Buckler upside down, and then turn right side up in time to when the Rangers turn their Bucklers rightside up and activate them.
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Is there any particular reason you're releasing these so quickly?
Not that I'm complaining or anything, it's just so strange that you've released three in the same week.
Not that I'm complaining or anything, it's just so strange that you've released three in the same week.
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we release in DVD batches, so 5 eps to a batch
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I like it how the guys are stuffing their faces and Mei is so....refined still.
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Yeah. I never got why she did it perfectly. After they stop filming, they just spit it out. Just go to town with the food.