Topic: I can't believe it Isn't Castlevania

[Chernabogue]

Now i wonder where's Gabriel hiding?

Just right behind the rosette/rose window. Beware...

[Dark Nemesis]

Just right behind the rosette/rose window. Beware...

It's a good think, that i don't live near, any of those Cathedrals!!!

[narkolepsi]

Love this thread!! So many amazing pictures to be found here.
I think Castlevania has helped me appreciate my love for the mysterious, baroque, and divine... I'm into urban exploration (urbex) so I've seen a lot of beautiful photos of abandoned churches, shrines, etc. Even hearing holy chants, Latin, or spectacular organ music leaves me thinking about the legacy of the Belmonts. I was in a Methodist church that had a beautiful green stained-glass dome above it. Such settings really do give you a sense of wonder. Castlevania gives me that "epic" feeling as well.

The first two are from the same article:

One of my favorite pictures - an abandoned church in Gary, Indiana...


And this is actually from a hotel. The building is actually somewhat local to me. There's a group of protesters who are trying to save it.


The rest: random favorites from around the net.









Last but not least: the ecstasy of St. Teresa, by Bernini. Dear god, this piece creeps me out so much, but it wouldn't be out of place in a Castlevania. It would look oddly appropriate in a succubus' chamber. And if you look up Teresa's own words, things just get weirder and weirder from there. You could definitely make a huge psychological statement with the piece.

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[Kale]

Agreed... Si Teresa of Avila in Ecstacy is one CREEPY work of art...

[uzo]

Well now, that's some awesome stuff you got there.

[Dark Nemesis]

Wonderful pictures narkolepsi!!!

[Dominus]

Agreed... Si Teresa of Avila in Ecstacy is one CREEPY work of art...

Well, did you see where the angel was pointing his spear, it is not her chest

[narkolepsi]

Well, did you see where the angel was pointing his spear, it is not her chest

Her entrails. According to her own account, he stabs her thrice and through the pain she is filled with the glory of God. Or something along those lines. She basically goes on to say that if you've never felt this, you're missing out.

Creepy shiznit. But it's that kind of psychological creepy that really intrigues and disturbs me at the same time.

Edit: in reply to #49 and #50 - thanks! This stuff just fascinates me so much.

[Flame]

That sounds right up Dracula's alley.

[X]

Her entrails. According to her own account, he stabs her thrice and through the pain she is filled with the glory of God. Or something along those lines. She basically goes on to say that if you've never felt this, you're missing out.

To me the arrow is pointed down towards her crotch area which is where extreme pleasure is felt. Especially since the crotch is where the "Sexual Chakra" is located. If she's feeling pleasure in her entrails then she must secretly be a masochist. Either that or the church made her tell a different story that was more "Acceptable" to their own personal standards.

-X

[narkolepsi]

That sounds right up Dracula's alley.

I'll say. It would be eerily awesome to see this in the room of a succubus, a female vampire like Carmilla or Bartley, or - most definitely - Drac's throneroom. And why am I also thinking that this could fit the character of Graham Jones? Twisting of religion? Heck, I dunno.

Her entrails. According to her own account, he stabs her thrice and through the pain she is filled with the glory of God. Or something along those lines. She basically goes on to say that if you've never felt this, you're missing out.

To me the arrow is pointed down towards her crotch area which is where extreme pleasure is felt. Especially since the crotch is where the "Sexual Chakra" is located. If she's feeling pleasure in her entrails then she must secretly be a masochist. Either that or the church made her tell a different story that was more "Acceptable" to their own personal standards.

-X

Ah. Now that is an interesting take on it. I myself could never possibly enjoy being stabbed in the entrails, I'd probably die rather than try to find pleasure in it. Your suggestion is not impossible, considering that church history has been so muddled over the years.

Interesting that you mentioned the sacral chakra (Svadisthana). Yes, that is the chakra that gives and receives sexual pleasure, as well as governing actions in relationships.

I should be able to get more abandoned/castlevania-esque photos up soon, probably later tonight, because Tapatalk is being buggy again and my phone is dying (as usual).

[Gunlord]

That Teresa painting DEFINITELY looks like it could be found in Dracula's house. o_o

[Dominus]

Her entrails. According to her own account, he stabs her thrice and through the pain she is filled with the glory of God. Or something along those lines. She basically goes on to say that if you've never felt this, you're missing out.

Creepy shiznit. But it's that kind of psychological creepy that really intrigues and disturbs me at the same time.

Edit: in reply to #49 and #50 - thanks! This stuff just fascinates me so much.

I know the story. What I meant is that posibly Bernini put the spear pointing towards the crotch to imply that her ecstasy experience was like her fantasizing of God....well... doing naughty things to her (also see the angel's happy face and St Theresa orgasmic face)

[Pedrith]

Wow.  I didn't know that the Canadian Peace Tower and Parliament buildings (page 2 with green roof and the Canadian flag) would be considered a hiding place for Dracula.  Although considering all the um sucking the parliament is doing to the Canadian people, I'm not surprised.  Even better it's less than 30 minutes from my home.

I wonder if courting a succubus would count as going over to Drac's side :p

David

[crisis]

To me the arrow is pointed down towards her crotch area which is where extreme pleasure is felt. Especially since the crotch is where the "Sexual Chakra" is located.

QFT