Ceptanima [edit]

The Ceptanima monster also referred to as La Tomalma is an entity that can change forms to become the physical lustful desire of it's victims— similar to a siren without having to sing. Vampire-like this creature will feast on the souls of its victim. Ceptanima does this by seducing it’s victims with it's beautiful illusion tricking them into a kiss of death. Once the victim touches it’s enticing lips willingly it latches to them and proceeds to siphon the soul of the individual till they are a soulless, lifeless, empty being with little to no character or personality—dead on the inside. Closed off from the world the victims are left in a zombie state, left to live the rest of their lives with out love, happiness or joy. In the portrayal of Ceptanima above by Pablo Picasso, Picasso portrays the moment that the kiss of death is over. The second the victim realizes they have been fooled and the illusion fades as they see their life pass form their lips to hers. The flaws of lustful ignorance their demise.

Kiss of Death [edit]

The Kiss Of Death is Ceptanima's weapon to take life to extend her own. Ceptanima is immortal, ironically the only way she can survive is taking another's since hers is broke and or lost.

She first lures her victim by taking the physical structure of the victims fantasies particularly that of lust and desire. Once she seduces the victim she gets them to willingly kiss her. Once their lips touch the victim is sent into a euphoric state of ecstasy as she latches onto them sucking their soul out. She lets go as the last of their soul exits their body into hers. The victim or anyone can not see her true form until they have gone through "The Kiss of Death". She lets go at the last second so her victims can see her illusionary veil fade into the monster behind the mask. So they know their desires and lack of control or lust has over all lead to their own demise. The victim can not run or scream for help after this they are sent into an almost zombie-like state as they lose who they were and all humanity. They are sentenced to live life, lifeless. Her victims are said to seem "dead inside". They can function in the lowest possible way only able to talk and respond with no opinion or emotion. They are left "Grey".

Origin [edit]

Originated as an old wives tale in the rural areas of Spain. Ceptanima was said to be a beautiful young Spanish woman blinded by love and hardened by despair. Starting out as a young beautiful woman eager to love and be loved by one man. She went looking for it as we all do. Only sometimes what you go looking for you don't find, and something else grabs a hold of you, not willing to let go as easily as you fell into it. She was trapped by a man with lust in his eyes, no love in his heart, but the charm to get what he wanted. She fell for this man as many have before and he deflowered the daisy staining it with sin and hate. She lived her life by his side as he shunned her, cheated and abused her. She didn't see leaving as an option; she no longer cared. The life was beaten out of her and so was the light in her eyes that dreamed of love and a life worth living. One day she left the poor excuse for a home once more, her face sore and purple bruised with the intense love put onto her. Vibrant red shining off her lips from the blood in her mouth. She walked. She didn't walk to her family, she had none. So she walked to where she met her lover. On the top of a hill, with little vegetation and orange dust being inhaled by her dry lips she looked down at the old town church. She always envisioned the day, her day that she would be in that church dressed in white saying "I Do". That day never came and would most likely not come. She still had a little hope in her but was too broken to carry on. She sat at the base of the roots of the old oak tree that raised her from a little girl. She hugged the roots as she stared off into the sunset like she used to when she was young, wishing that tomorrow she would find the one. Her grip loosened as she tried to hold on tighter and as the sunset, so did she.

She died that day, but death was not yet ready to take her. For Death knew her very well and loved her, but was not ready to take her. He didn't feel she lived the life she deserved so he went up to her cold corpse to try and give her the kiss of life. It was not Death's duty to give life, only take it. She arose from her moment in the dark and her eyes glowed green, her breath shallow and cold. Her heart did not beat and her skin did not age. She was somewhat alive. Death was pleased somewhat with his work, happy she would be able to live the life she deserved with Love and happiness. She did no such thing, her heart was cold and her love was gone. Broken-hearted she ran home to see the man responsible for her loss of life. Almost possessed she felt the urge to kiss him and she did. She leaned in as he lusted for her like never before and reached ecstasy with the touch of her lips and so did she. By the time it was over he had gray in his eyes. She knew she had a gift, but it was not intended for her. When Death tried to give her the kiss of life he accidentally transferred some of him into her, they were and forever will be connected by his "Kiss of Death ''. Death gave her the power to take life, to take the soul of another. Death's pain grew as she took the soul of more men and women she deemed unworthy. Anyone taking from others whether it was money, their body or their love she would seduce and leave them with nothing. Death had to watch as his creation would forever haunt the world. Trying to stop her once he got close and could feel his own power reside in her his eyes glistening with his love, he would fall into his own trap being seduced and kissed with his own "kiss of death". He may not have a soul but he had a heart and it belonged to her. So death waits patiently as she embarks on her journey waiting for the day she stops and joins him in the afterlife where he can love her for eternity.

Etymology [edit]

Ceptanima derives from Latin roots, it is derived from the verb cept meaning “to take” and “anima” meaning “breathe, the vital principle, life, soul”. In full to take someones soul and vital source of life.

Ceptanima is also referred to as La Tomalma a combination of the verb "tomar" (to take)and "alma" (soul). Being of Spain origin this was one of the first names ceptanima was referred to as.

Prose Fiction[edit]

The History of Ceptanima in fiction is first depicted in greek mytgholgy. In the story of “IA-L” Calpurnia a humanlike enchantress lures in souls later to reveal her winged godess form. Calpurina derives from greek root term “a women of big power.” Holding power and the soul of others that betray the loyalty their relationships thought her ‘human” life. main story her becoming htis soul sucker because of love

A depiction of this mythical being has been used in adaptations for many films books and legends, J.K. Roweling used cetpanima as a source in the Harry Potter series. Setting inspiration for Dementors: gliding dark scabby grey creatures that plague dreary places, draining the happiness out of the air and people around them. Leaving them with nothing but their worst experiences and an empty lost soul.

Film[edit]

Main article: IA-L, Harry Potter A depiction of this mythical being has been used in adaptations for many films books and legends, J.K. Roweling used cetpanima as a source in the Harry Potter series. Setting inspiration for Dementors: gliding dark scabby grey creatures that plague dreary places, draining the happiness out of the air and people around them. Leaving them with nothing but their worst experiences and an empty lost soul.

J.K Rowling used Ceptanima as inspiration for the dementors in her top selling novel Harry Potter. She loved the story and wanted to incorporate ceptanima into the her story without being an exact copy even saying she would love to see a live action depiction of her favorite horror story.

References[edit]

Notes

1 2 3 Pocock, Emma. "J.K. Rowling Debunks 'Harry Potter' Inspiration Claims". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-03-03.

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^[1] Pocock, E. (2020, May 24). J.K. Rowling Debunks ‘Harry Potter’ Inspiration Claims. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/emmapocock/2020/05/24/jk-rowling-debunks-harry-potter-inspiration-claims/

In-Text Citation: (Pocock, 2020)

[2] Erle, S., & Hendry, H. (2020, March 25). Monsters: interdisciplinary explorations in monstrosity - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-020-0428-1

In-Text Citation: (Erle & Hendry, 2020)

[3] Dementor. (n.d.). Harry Potter Wiki. https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Dementor

In-Text Citation: (Dementor, n.d.)

^[1] Pocock, E. (2020, May 24). J.K. Rowling Debunks ‘Harry Potter’ Inspiration Claims. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/emmapocock/2020/05/24/jk-rowling-debunks-harry-potter-inspiration-claims/

In-Text Citation: (Pocock, 2020)

[2] Erle, S., & Hendry, H. (2020, March 25). Monsters: interdisciplinary exp

1 2 3 Pocock, Emma. "J.K. Rowling Debunks 'Harry Potter' Inspiration Claims". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-03-03.

lorations in monstrosity - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-020-0428-1

In-Text Citation: (Erle & Hendry, 2020)

[3] Dementor. (n.d.). Harry Potter Wiki. https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Dementor

In-Text Citation: (Dementor, n.d.)

^[1] Pocock, E. (2020, May 24). J.K. Rowling Debunks ‘Harry Potter’ Inspiration Claims. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/emmapocock/2020/05/24/jk-rowling-debunks-harry-potter-inspiration-claims/

In-Text Citation: (Pocock, 2020)

[2] Erle, S., & Hendry, H. (2020, March 25). Monsters: interdisciplinary explorations in monstrosity - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-020-0428-1

In-Text Citation: (Erle & Hendry, 2020)

[3] Dementor. (n.d.). Harry Potter Wiki. https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/Dementor

In-Text Citation: (Dementor, n.d.)

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