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Kyle_01110011 t1_ix7t778 wrote

The forgotten boat

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DonFrulli t1_ix7wlcb wrote

Even if the dragon should be pointing to the other direction, I have to say, hats off for the work.

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jaretts t1_ix9lsya wrote

That's exactly what creates an interesting narrative, why is the dragon pointed inwards...perhaps someone or something the boat was transporting dictated it be watched by the figurehead.

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meta_ironic t1_ix9d6ni wrote

Should be? I've never seen it this way for sure but it looks great

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ubermeisters t1_ixacj7q wrote

Before ships had a stemhead on which to mount a figurehead, it wasn't uncommon to see the bow come to an inward point at all, however, I agree, I've never seen an actual figurehead, facing inward.

Check out a Greek Trireme for an example of an inward facing decorative feature at the tip of the bow. I suspect this is what influenced OP's subconscious and resulted in the non-sequitur formation we are discussing. These did have decorative figures on the stern, facing inward, but that is the direction of travel in the rear, and makes much better sense.

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pointless_tempest t1_ixaeioq wrote

I kinda like it, it looks like the dragon turned around to check on the boat and is now shocked to find that everyone bailed.

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GeeorgeC t1_ixbbcr6 wrote

Why’s it gotta be forgotten tho? Like I would not forget about this cool ass boat.

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