I do consider archetypes to be a subset of otherkin. Someone could share the exact same experience as me and call it a kintype and I wouldn't blink an eye. Much of my reasoning for calling this an archetype is because of how my brain maps out labels and differentiates between experiences.
The Minotaur does not fully fit into what I'd consider to be a "traditional" archetype. Most are more vague. Knights, princesses, broad strokes and common character tropes (and also distinctly, not always nonhuman). If I recall correctly, many archetropes connect with really any character that falls into their domain. My Minotaur is both Asterion as well as common Minotaurs in media and movies (both monstrous and otherwise). I explored a lot of this identity through D&D. The lore for their Minotaurs places them in that in-between of man and beast, and I am very comfortable inhabiting it. Perhaps if I only felt this way about Asterion, I would be more inclined to call it something else, but it reaches far past him and into different iterations and interpretations.
Being a gillman influences this, as well. My experience as a gillman is so vivid and strong in comparison to the more metaphorical Minotaur. I like distinction in my labels, I want to be able to easily group different concepts by the specific types of experiences I have with them. It's just how my brain likes to categorize and map things out.
For example, I am arthropod-hearted, fish-hearted, and have a gargoyle kithtype. Hearttypes and kithtypes are functionally the same, but my love for bugs/fish manifest in a very different way than my love for gargoyles does. Being a gillman and a Minotaur is similar, but different enough for me to be unsatisfied with placing them both under otherkin.
It took me about two years to try and place this. I relate to many other archetropers out there, with their specific experiences will filling (or feeling like they should fill) narrative niches. I felt that it was a pretty great way to highlight the specific ways in which I experience being a Minotaur, as opposed to what I experience as a gillman. Things may change in the future, as is with everything, but for now it feels good and right.
I hope I explained things well. I am always happy to talk more about this if you have any other questions!
Ah, welcome! Always nice coming across another alien <3
Interestingly, I am the opposite. I thrive at night. The sun is good to bask in, but I become very lethargic in it. Thanks for sharing!
HAZEL!! MY FRIEND!! So glad to see you!
Welcome! I also hope to make new friends. What's your name? What are you're types?
So glad to see you here! Can't wait to hear more about your experiences!
It's awesome to have you here! I hope to hear more about it some day!
Welcome! I love Beastars a lot. Have you read the manga?
Hi Lem!! Welcome, glad to have you here!
Glad to see you! Welcome!
Welcome!! Glad to see you here!!
the accessibility settings made me SO EXCITED!!! dyslexic font my beloved <33333 controlling the kerning and spacing of words <3333
Anyway, welcome! Glad to have you!
Ah, Krin! what a delight to find you here! Welcome!
wahoo!! thank you!! you too my friend :]]
Thank you for the kind words!
I do consider archetypes to be a subset of otherkin. Someone could share the exact same experience as me and call it a kintype and I wouldn't blink an eye. Much of my reasoning for calling this an archetype is because of how my brain maps out labels and differentiates between experiences.
The Minotaur does not fully fit into what I'd consider to be a "traditional" archetype. Most are more vague. Knights, princesses, broad strokes and common character tropes (and also distinctly, not always nonhuman). If I recall correctly, many archetropes connect with really any character that falls into their domain. My Minotaur is both Asterion as well as common Minotaurs in media and movies (both monstrous and otherwise). I explored a lot of this identity through D&D. The lore for their Minotaurs places them in that in-between of man and beast, and I am very comfortable inhabiting it. Perhaps if I only felt this way about Asterion, I would be more inclined to call it something else, but it reaches far past him and into different iterations and interpretations.
Being a gillman influences this, as well. My experience as a gillman is so vivid and strong in comparison to the more metaphorical Minotaur. I like distinction in my labels, I want to be able to easily group different concepts by the specific types of experiences I have with them. It's just how my brain likes to categorize and map things out.
For example, I am arthropod-hearted, fish-hearted, and have a gargoyle kithtype. Hearttypes and kithtypes are functionally the same, but my love for bugs/fish manifest in a very different way than my love for gargoyles does. Being a gillman and a Minotaur is similar, but different enough for me to be unsatisfied with placing them both under otherkin.
It took me about two years to try and place this. I relate to many other archetropers out there, with their specific experiences will filling (or feeling like they should fill) narrative niches. I felt that it was a pretty great way to highlight the specific ways in which I experience being a Minotaur, as opposed to what I experience as a gillman. Things may change in the future, as is with everything, but for now it feels good and right.
I hope I explained things well. I am always happy to talk more about this if you have any other questions!
Hi!! :]
Hello Cyber! Glad to have you here!
hello!!!
Thank you!