Behemoth

In Biblical tradition, Behemoth is an enormous, primordial beast resembling a hippopotamus. It embodies chaos, capable of drying rivers and felling ancient trees with a swish of its tail.

Tradition: Biblical folklore
Kind: Jewish primordial triad
Trait family: The Impervious
Symbols: CreationHippopotamus

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Symbols

Judged against the description by a model. Meanings are our own paraphrase.

Creation bears Creation denotes accounts of cosmic and social origins; Mesopotamian and Indigenous traditions vary in creators, processes, and scope, while the Kalevala personifies it genealogically.
why
Behemoth, a colossal creature of Biblical lore, stands as a testament to the raw, untamed power of primordial creation.
Hippopotamus is The hippopotamus represents amphibious maternal power and strength; Egyptian traditions divide it between Taweret’s protection and Set’s violent virility.
why
In Biblical tradition, Behemoth is an enormous, primordial beast resembling a hippopotamus.

Traits

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Form

Impervious hide resists conventional weapons
why
Its hide is described as impenetrable, its bones as strong as bars of iron, making it invulnerable to human weapons or attempts at subjugation.
Colossal terrain shaping giant
why
Its sheer size and strength are beyond mortal measure, capable of altering landscapes with the mere swish of its tail.

Behaviour

Symbolizes the impossible
why
The Behemoth represents not just physical power, but also the mysteries of creation that lie beyond human understanding or control.

Offensive powers

Devouring
why
It is said to consume vast quantities of vegetation, able to devour entire forests in a single day.

Defensive powers

Invulnerability
why
Its hide is described as impenetrable, its bones as strong as bars of iron, making it invulnerable to human weapons or attempts at subjugation.

Utility powers

Terrain shaping
why
Its sheer size and strength are beyond mortal measure, capable of altering landscapes with the mere swish of its tail.

Roles

Judged from the works' own entries, not from the description. Carries: the figure holds the role. Meets: the role is in its stories, held by something it meets.

Shadow carries
4 citations
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Behemoth."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Behemoth."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Behemoth."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Behemoth."
Hero meets
4 citations
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Behemoth."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Behemoth."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Behemoth."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Behemoth."

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