Pignog Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 As we're all aware furries contribute much to the modern world. They are a cultural powerhouse, their fursuit purchases contribute much to the global economy, and they work at all levels of the socio-economic ladder. But what about furs of the ancient world? What do we know about them? Recent scholarship in anthropology and archeology is currently uncovering the hidden world of ancient furries -- knowledge we once believed lost. I'd like to open the discussion to you guys. Possible topics include (but are not limited to): To what extent were Sonic OCs prevalent in Ancient Egypt? How many recolours of Anubis are floating around out there? How were ancient fursuits made? Common sense tells us "with animal fur," but recently unearthed evidence suggests the Aboriginals of North America used maize. Problems and issues with the "great men" of the ancient world. Another gospel has been uncovered which lionizes Christian furs. The Romans were notably against this. Was Jesus crucified for fursecution? Alexander the Great, noted gay man and murderer (not mutually exclusive), conquered much of the known world. But why? Some believe he was looking for the perfect fursona in the Hindu-kush mountains. Feel free to post relevant resources and enhance our understanding of this important topic. Thank you and god bless. WARNING: This thread is for serious discussion only!!! I will not hesitate to contact the mods and bring their righteous might down on trolls who shit up my thread!!! If this happens I will literally have a breakdown, literally. My body will turn to tang like it's third impact. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Given how much fursuits cost, I would not be surprised if they genuinely do fund the economy. :V Ancient Aztec warriors dressed in Jaguar pelts These guys are actually pretty interesting; they used wooden swords, with obsidian volcanic glass stuck in the sides. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_warrior 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaer Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Pignog said: My body will turn to tang like it's third impact. That reference. 13/10 I love you. OT: Sort of. Not really ancient, or furry, but here is a group known as the 'Fox Club' circa 1920's. I saw it in a book. Not much info on this exclusive group. Edited January 20, 2016 by Vaer 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hopi Natives used pelts for their ceremonial dances and dressed up as various animals.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJnM2rLpPy8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) Fenrir is ultimate husbando Edited January 20, 2016 by WolfNightV4X1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxon Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 A thread posting all the animal-headed stuff we can find from history would be super interesting, actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pignog Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 RULE UPDATE: Mythological fur talk is acceptable, however I draw the line at forms of transportation. For example, Freyja is not considered furry just because she rides around on a sled driven by cats. But that's a bad example cuz i think she can transform into something?? whatever 3 minutes ago, Saxon said: A thread posting all the animal-headed stuff we can find from history would be super interesting, actually. i made this thread as a joke but i like that it's getting legitimate replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half-Note Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I mean I can dress up my RuneScape character in fur-clothing, but outside of that I don't think furries came before the dawn of the Internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnectomy Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Well we've all heard about how AIDS came about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pignog Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 i can pretty much guarantee some asshole was stroking his weiner and writing an erotic fanfic of Enki in Cuneiform. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 7 minutes ago, Barnectomy said: Well we've all heard about how AIDS came about Ronald Reagan. :V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaer Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Pignog said: i can pretty much guarantee some asshole was stroking his weiner and writing an erotic fanfic of Enki in Cuneiform. 14 minutes ago, Barnectomy said: Well we've all heard about how AIDS came about Well, people in those days drank the mentrual blood of priestess' to prolong their lives. So no surprise on AIDS. :v Edited January 20, 2016 by Vaer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pignog Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 well that's one way to get your daily iron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) The plague doctor Origin: The mask was constructed in the shape of a birds head, as it is believed this warded off evil spirits Other uses: The beak was filled with strong spelling spice which covered over the scent of rotting flesh and carcasses. Seeing as the doctors worked around harmful situations it also prevented bacterial transmission (I think...assuming any of the pathogens were airborne) Edit: Nay, its because they believed odor is what caused transmission Not exactly furry...but Im sure even they knew appearing as a human-animal thing was pretty furfaggy enough to scare away normie spirits. Some things never change, eh? Edited January 20, 2016 by WolfNightV4X1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGravitas Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 (edited) The Guennol Lioness: A 5,000 year old example of the hyper-muscular fetish and a lioness. That's roughly the same time we estimate the wheel was invented, along with cuniform writing. Sold for $57.2 million in 2007, btw. If this ain't furry, I don't know what is. Edited January 20, 2016 by DrGravitas More facts 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pignog Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 dr gravytrain nailed it, conclusive evidence furries have been around since the dawn of civilization. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I bet 5,000 years ago someone stuck that thing in their ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pignog Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 now a bunch of nerd scientists stand around and analyse it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Ancient furfaggotry: Modern furfaggotry:http://www.furaffinity.net/view/4354369/ (NSFW) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 What a time to be alive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onnes Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just imagine how much weirder history would be if bulk paper and graphical perspective were invented far earlier. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 2 hours ago, Pignog said: now a bunch of nerd scientists stand around and analyse it Yes... Yes they do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pignog Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 On 1/20/2016 at 5:41 PM, WolfNightV4X1 said: The plague doctor Origin: The mask was constructed in the shape of a birds head, as it is believed this warded off evil spirits Other uses: The beak was filled with strong spelling spice which covered over the scent of rotting flesh and carcasses. Seeing as the doctors worked around harmful situations it also prevented bacterial transmission (I think...assuming any of the pathogens were airborne) Edit: Nay, its because they believed odor is what caused transmission Not exactly furry...but Im sure even they knew appearing as a human-animal thing was pretty furfaggy enough to scare away normie spirits. Some things never change, eh? i luv this and now i understand plagueknight in shovelknight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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