Reflections- Medusa

So I have a deep love of watching animation critics and sometimes it leads me to absolutely beautiful works that would otherwise remain unknown. A little background to why I love this short, I grew up on mythology. Even as a Baptist-raised person in a very conservative and uncultured black hole of a small town (I am not kidding we only got wifi in the past 3 years, and some phone companies who brag about having coverage all over don't get service here. Not to mention that the largest town in the county, of which there are only three towns in the whole county, pretty much has a Walmart and a few fast food restaurants, the rest is churches... of which there are 32 Protestant churches) I grew up reading books about other cultures and religions. \

One myth that I did not fully grasp was Perseus and Medusa. Of course it is written with Perseus being the hero but later I learned he is pretty much a puppet exacting Athena's twisted 'revenge'/punishment. This wonderful video takes place before that myth and expands on poor Medusa's backstory without dialogue and yet captures the heart wrenching tragedy that is her life. Though I do not remember why Athena cursed her, but since the other myths I remember the gods are often petty and cruel when it suits the story, I don't really need to know. While the animation style is not my favorite, it has GREAT music and atmosphere so check it out for yourself.

My Favorite Cat Breeds: The Balinese

The Balinese is known as the long-haired Siamese, which is a pretty accurate description as they are pointed and have blue eyes. The breed originated as a natural mutation of the Siamese, making it essentially the same cat but with a medium-length silky coat and a distinctively plumed tail.

Just like the Siamese, they come in two different body types, traditional and modern. My personal favorite being the modern. Also any with the following colored points: Red Point (also called Flame Point), Cream Point, Cinnamon Point, Fawn Point, Seal Point, Chocolate Point, Blue Point, Lilac Point, Lynx Point (in any of the colors), Tortie Point (in any of the colors), and Torbie Point (in any of the colors), are actually called Javanese, as Balinese are only recognized in standard Siamese pointing.

Balinese and Javanese are sociable, vocal, playful and inquisitive, and considered among the most intelligent of all long-haired breeds. They love human contact, and crave attention. They have been claimed to cause fewer allergy problems.