liminal being

자료: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liminal_being

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject. Please help improve the article with a good introductory style.

Chiron, half man, half horse: instructingAchilles

In speculative fiction and, loosely applied, in mythology, a liminal being is a fantasy character that combines two distinct states of simultaneous existence within one physical body. This unique perspective may provide the liminal being with wisdom and the ability to instruct, making them suitable mentors, whilst also making them dangerous and uncanny.

Many beings in fantasy and folklore exist in liminal states impossible in actual beings:

• Hybrids (both animal and human in form):
  • centaurs from classical mythology, among them Chiron, the mentor of Achilles
  • .... (생략)