Tuuli Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 For the longest time, since I can remember I have been totally interested in the Bionicle mythology. Now, the name 'Bionicle' as we know is short for: "Biological Chronicle" What is Bionicle? A story of biomechanical heroes fighting a deadly virus to save their people. These heroes are the Toa. The toa defend the villages known as koro, where matoran reside and are led by Turaga elders. The story goes on, as the Makuta attempts to enslave the matoran sending his infected servants to terrorize them, and place infected kanohi masks on their faces. But that is similar behavior to a virus, right? The virus (Makuta) uses viruses and infection (using his infected masks and kraata) which infects the red blood cells (The matoran) just as viruses do in the body. Real life viruses attach to a human cell, and inject their dna into the cell causing it to produce more viruses within the cell, until it bursts open releasing more viruses into other cells! This could be a similar instance when Ahkmou tried to infect the fellow Po-matoran with the comet Koli balls. The toa could be similar to white blood cells, defending the red blood cells and killing infections and viruses. They defend the cells and restore balance and health to the body. The great spirit Mata-nui depended on his matoran to work or he would go ill and die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pohatu: Uniter of Stone Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) This has been how I have thought of Bionicle ever since we found out that Mata Nui was a giant robot. I also thought of the Protodermis chutes as blood vessels, and the Archives as Mata Nui's Memory. More ideas!Le-Metru: Gross Motor functionsColiseum: Brain Stem, but upside downPo-Metru: Imagination/CreativityKo-Metru: Analytical thinking skills and decision makingGa-Metru: Processes new learned thingsTa-Metru: Fine motor skills Edited September 24, 2014 by RahkshiToa88 2 Quote I HATE SCORPIOS ~Pohatu Master of Stone, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Sea (Alaki Nuva) Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The question is, what would cancer be in these analogies? Zyglak? Probably not Bohrok, they're probably just another type of white blood cell and stuff. Quote It is not for us to decide the fate of angels. Dominus Temporis, if you're out there, hit me up through one of my contacts. I've been hoping to get back in touch for a long time now. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna beg you to bring back MLWTB or something. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuuli Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 Probably Makuta but I don't think Mata-Nui suffered from any cancer so to say, it was more of a viral infection as Makuta work with viruses to create their servants and infect others. But zyglak could be some type of infection, and what about those Barraki? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Of Spiders Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The question is, what would cancer be in these analogies? Zyglak? Probably not Bohrok, they're probably just another type of white blood cell and stuff.Bohrok are facial lotion. You can never unthink it now. 8 Quote "Onua gazes upon the Earth and sees riches. It is our Duty to dig, and our Destiny to find them" - Aiyetoro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irrie Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The question is, what would cancer be in these analogies? Zyglak? Probably not Bohrok, they're probably just another type of white blood cell and stuff.Bohrok are facial lotion. You can never unthink it now. Childhood ruined. 2 Quote bZpOwEr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless Sea (Alaki Nuva) Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Nah, Bohrok are also white blood cells. They're just specialized differently. 1 Quote It is not for us to decide the fate of angels. Dominus Temporis, if you're out there, hit me up through one of my contacts. I've been hoping to get back in touch for a long time now. (Don't worry, I'm not gonna beg you to bring back MLWTB or something. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The question is, what would cancer be in these analogies? Zyglak? Probably not Bohrok, they're probably just another type of white blood cell and stuff.Bohrok are facial lotion. You can never unthink it now. )_)(_(Too true, too true. 4 Quote My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boidoh Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Zyglak is food poisoning. Kraata are AIDs 1 Quote Add me on 3DS: 0516-7750-0068Add me on Wii U: Boidoh "I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 4: Never Trust a Snake"I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 44: Corridor of EldersLike, Comment, And Subscribe for Nintendo Content - NinBoidoh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I always thought of the MU as a computer, where the inhabitants were the various programs running the system.If I were to think of it as the human body, I would say a few things:1. Voya Nui is the culmination of blood platelets covering a wound.2. The Rahi could be red blood cells (RBCs, as I refer to them), but can be easily infected with a virus, as the Makuta can control them using infected masks.3. The Core Processor is the brain, Karda Nui is the heart, obviously...4. The Pit could be... the liver? It keeps (or kept) bad things away from the rest of the body or attempted to purify them, so maybe. That's all I have to say for now! 1 Quote http://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gifhttp://i.imgur.com/O8CcqC5.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/kbP5Svg.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuuli Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Those are some awesome theories thank you now I have a better understanding of that bloodclot island Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Inika Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 The question is, what would cancer be in these analogies? Zyglak? Probably not Bohrok, they're probably just another type of white blood cell and stuff. Bohrok are facial lotion. You can never unthink it now. ... Thanks a lot. I was terrified of danged L'Oreal. Quote "You are an absolute in these uncertain times. Your past is forgotten, and your future is an empty book. You must find your own destiny, my brave adventurer." -- Turaga Nokama Click here to visit my library! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mailli Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 The Codrex is the heart.Metru Nui is the brain.Mata Nui went into a coma once all the matoran were captured. No blood to the brain = unconsciousness.The Ignika is a pace-maker for the heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrStoneEdge Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Apparently the idea behind having living beings inside of Mata Nui's body came from one of the people on the Bionicle team who had a brain tumor which he had to take medication for. He imagined the pills containing tiny soldiers who would go inside his body and help fight the disease. That's why the original Toa canisters look like pills. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Of Spiders Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Apparently the idea behind having living beings inside of Mata Nui's body came from one of the people on the Bionicle team who had a brain tumor which he had to take medication for. He imagined the pills containing tiny soldiers who would go inside his body and help fight the disease. That's why the original Toa canisters look like pills.That's kinda sad, and yet kinda neat. Would the OoMN count as a nerve system? With all the "carry out the will" stuff. Quote "Onua gazes upon the Earth and sees riches. It is our Duty to dig, and our Destiny to find them" - Aiyetoro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrStoneEdge Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Apparently the idea behind having living beings inside of Mata Nui's body came from one of the people on the Bionicle team who had a brain tumor which he had to take medication for. He imagined the pills containing tiny soldiers who would go inside his body and help fight the disease. That's why the original Toa canisters look like pills.That's kinda sad, and yet kinda neat. Would the OoMN count as a nerve system? With all the "carry out the will" stuff. Maybe. That's a good thought. Edited September 24, 2014 by MrStoneEdge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuuli Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 That's incredible, I never knew that. Thank you for shedding light on our favorite toa in their pills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrStoneEdge Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 That's incredible, I never knew that. Thank you for shedding light on our favorite toa in their pills!Here's the video that I saw about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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