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Hippocampus

2023-09-06 Snargl 2 minutes 31 seconds

What is a Hippocampus?

Golden Hippocampus statue is in the water at night with a full moon in the background and a mountain range in the distance
Blue sea horse statue in the water at sunset or dawn
Sea horse is standing in the water by itself in the dark night sky
A hippocampus is a mythical creature that resembles a horse with a fish tail and sometimes wings.
It is said to be the steed of the sea god Poseidon and other aquatic beings.
Hippocampi are usually depicted as benevolent and loyal creatures that can be tamed and ridden by those who are worthy.
They are also associated with speed, grace, and beauty in the water.

Some cultures have different versions of the hippocampus, such as the Phoenician, Etruscan, Pictish, and Roman mythology.
They may vary in color, size, and shape, but they all share the common feature of having a horse-like head and a fish-like tail.

Hippocampi are not only found in ancient myths, but also in modern fantasy stories and games.

For example, they appear in the Harry Potter series as magical creatures that live in the Black Lake near Hogwarts.
They are also featured in the Percy Jackson books as the friends of the demigod children of Poseidon.
In addition, they are often used as mounts or pets in various role-playing games and video games.

Hippocampi are fascinating creatures that combine the elegance of horses and the mystery of fish.
They have captured the imagination of many people throughout history and continue to do so today.

Example of the color palette for the image of Hippocampus

Picture with primary colors of Light slate gray, Dark slate gray, Pale silver, Smoky black and Old Lace
Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
NCS (Natural Color System)
NCS S 3020-R90B
NCS S 6020-B10G
NCS S 2002-Y50R
NCS S 9000-N
NCS S 0505-Y80R
PANTONE
PANTONE 7544
PANTONE 553
PANTONE 400
PANTONE 419
PANTONE 705
RAL Classic
RAL 7000
RAL 6028
RAL 7044
RAL 9005
RAL 9010
RAL Design
RAL 270 50 15
RAL 180 30 15
RAL 100 80 05
RAL 170 20 20
RAL 010 92 05
RAL Effect
RAL 620-3
RAL 710-6
RAL 850-1
RAL 790-5
RAL 150-1

What does a Hippocampus look like?

Statue of a sea horse in the ocean with corals and seaweed in the background
White Hippocampus standing in the ocean on a stormy day with lightning in the background and a dark sky
Statue of a sea horse on a beach near the ocean under a cloudy sky with a sunbeam
A Hippocampus is a creature of the sea
With the head and front legs of a horse
And the tail and fins of a fish, you see
It can swim very fast with great force

It is often seen in Greek mythology
As the steed of Poseidon, the god of the sea
It can also breathe air for a short time, luckily
But it prefers to stay in the water, free

Some say it has wings to fly in the sky
But that is not true, as far as I know
It only has scales of ivory, blue, or green dye
And it likes to race with other hippocampi, so

If you ever meet a Hippocampus, be nice
It may judge your character and give you advice .

Example of the color palette for the image of Hippocampus

Picture with primary colors of Onyx, Jonquil, Blue green, Medium turquoise and Fulvous
Top 5 color shades of the illustration. Arranged in descending order of frequency of occurrence (first - more often, last - more rare).
See these colors in NCS, PANTONE, RAL palettes...
NCS (Natural Color System)
NCS S 9000-N
NCS S 0550-Y10R
NCS S 2060-R90B
NCS S 1050-B30G
NCS S 2060-Y30R
PANTONE
PANTONE 419
PANTONE 632
PANTONE 311
PANTONE 2019
RAL Classic
RAL 9005
RAL 1018
RAL 5012
RAL 6027
RAL 2000
RAL Design
RAL 170 20 20
RAL 075 80 60
RAL 210 60 40
RAL 210 70 35
RAL 060 60 80
RAL Effect
RAL 790-5
RAL 270-6
RAL 660-1
RAL 690-1
RAL 370-4

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