Torinthia Kyna @Torinthia

The oldest known, organized, event of the game I love, was held in Quebec Canada in 1875. I am a player in this game that has become the national past time and identity of a lot of Canadians.

Some would speak that this is an perfect enactment of gossiping hens; tattle-tells; or telephone. The choice is up to the viewer.

As the third largest of it's kind in the world, the Panthera onca ranges over two continents, and 19 countries. The most prominent colour is orange with black spots, with the all black making up only 6% of the population, and the all white being most extremely rare.

Whether in the 4th century BC, by mathematician Archytas of Tarentum; in the late 15th century AD, around 1495 by Leonardo da Vinci; or being credited for the actual word, coined by the Czech playwright Karel Čapek; The automaton's have found their way into the human consciousness throughout history. Be such in ancient or modern culture, religious or practical, the idea of something created from our hands working independently and without aid, is slowly becoming a reality; though many fear that they will rise up and take over humanity.

The earliest known type of mine contents, was brewed by the ancient Chinese around 7000 BCE and was called Kui. Be such Kui, or by another name, humans have imbedded in this frothy drink for an very, very long time indeed.

Tilting my head to the sky, I open my petals wide; hoping to attract a buzzing bee who can collect my pollen.

Most think that I only have two bones. The Cranium and the Mandible. This is false. In reality there are 25. There are 2 within the Mandible, 20 comprising the rest, plus the little known, 3 within the middle ear, giving a grand total of 25.

That of a goat, either dancing with a Chinese Dragon, or a goat attempting to gain apples from a tree.

The earliest known images of me, were created in 1451, when two illustrations appeared in the French poet Martin Le Franc's manuscript, Le Champion des Dames. It is there, within the pages that my iconic depiction of flying on a broom was brought to life.

Manufactured within the country of Belarus by the BelAZ company; the largest of my kind, the Belaz 75710, has a capacity of 496 tons. As perspective, the roof of a regular 6 passenger carrier van only comes to just under the center of this behemoth's tires in height.

Baobab tree's are majestic, mystical, and other worldly to view.

Fete, pineapple, basil, mint and olive oil. Such is that of mine pizza recipe.

The boy, with the lightning bolt on his forehead, who became a wizard.

The rewards of gardening are vast and wondrous. Step into nature and, even with a brown or black thumb, one can find something to bring a sense of peace and accomplishment.

With names ranging from Chunya, to Pepa, to Wilbur, I am loved by many across the globe.

When fantasy and reality meet. The beauty and intrinsic nature of the imagination brought unto life.

The white bands at the top and bottom of this picture were painful, and I do mean to mine eyes and not just the puzzle. The fact that the background is white, with the fill in being white...pure cruelty, in mine opinion, unto those who enjoy these puzzles.

The first of my kind was the Motoped, which entered into production in 1915. Yet the iconic image, that is now associated with my kind, was not created until 1956; the Vyatka (Russian: Вятка) which was manufactured by the Vyatskiye Polyany Machine-Building Plant in Vyatskiye Polyan betwixt 1956 and 1979.

This reminds mine self of the medieval belief in an demonic entity who was believed to tempt people into uncontrollable dancing, often seen as a manifestation of evil or a punishment for sinful behavior, with outbreaks of "dancing mania" where people would dance uncontrollably for days, believing they were possessed by the devil and could only be cured by continued dancing.

Thought, at one time, to be the familiars of witches, these furry companions are just as diverse in colours, and personalities, as the humans who own them.

I am reminded of an Rhesus Macaque; yet no matter what species, it does appear to enjoy hanging around.

If I fits I sits...in a

Who knew that an school room could prove so hard?

Ah the City of Love, where romance is "proposedly" assured, and art thrives around every corner.

Prior to opening up, this woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa in the family Rosaceae, looks to be a tightly wound bundle of silk, cradled within triangle shaped green leaves.

Originally I was made from papyrus that was dipped multiple times into tallow; which is a type of animal fat. Touch flame to mine head, and I shall provide light within the darkness.

A delicate, child like, beauty within a library for which I would not mind having access unto.

Ljubljana, as both the capital and largest city of Slovenia; is breath taking, and it is no wonder this magnificent gate stands proudly within the Square for which was named after Slovenia’s greatest poet, France Prešeren.

sings ...Under the sea, everything's better where it's wetter...

I am from the Western Alps in Italy and Switzerland; originally bred for rescue work by the hospice of the Great St Bernard Pass on the Italian-Swiss border.