I've seen episodes of friends (about marseille the monkey ) and charmed (sense and sense ability) that have references to a monkey and the loss of sight, hearing and voice, and i was wondering what the story was behind this. Does anybody know??
2007-09-12 05:16:45 · 14 answers · asked by sunny s 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
one cannot speak evil if they are mute
hear evil if they are deaf
or see evil if they are blind
oddly enough, all three can still commit evil
2007-09-12 05:21:35 · answer #1 · answered by devinthedragon 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually there was not myth.
It was however a clever little story about an angry citizen in Germany, and he referred to the ministry, politicians, courts as Dumb(mute), Deaf, and Blind.
It became a fairytale story.
in the 1700's-1900's Childrens Songs and Verse was used to warn and inform.
Much like Red Rosy {tetnis), Red Rover (chicken pocks), london bridge (true waring, since the bridge was falling down)
Too many to name.
Hope that helped you.
Music Director studied symbolizim in literature and music.
One of your anwers:
The asian influence it totally correct as well. You can see this in every culture.
2007-09-12 06:23:15 · answer #2 · answered by Denise W 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
“SEE NO EVIL, HEAR NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL" is a common phrase, usually used to describe someone who doesn’t want to be involved in a situation. But where did the saying originate?
Unfortunately, no one knows for sure how it evolved. Because the saying is typically associated with three monkeys one covering his eyes, one covering his ears, and the other covering his mouth it is believed that the saying may have its origin in a 17th century temple in Japan.
The Nikko Toshogo Shrine, also known as the Sacred Stable, in Japan has a carving of three wise monkeys. Many scholars believe the monkeys were carved as a visual representation of the religious principle, “If we do not hear, see, or speak evil, we ourselves shall be spared all evil."
Others believe that the saying originated from a Japanese play on words. “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil," translated into Japanese is, “mizaru, kikazaru, iwazaru." The Japanese word for monkey is “saru", and sounds very similar to the verb-ending “zaru". It is easy to see how the saying may have originated from a fun play on words. The only problem with this explanation is that the three wise monkeys aren’t originally from Japan.
In the eighth century A.D. a Buddhist monk from China introduced the three wise monkeys to Japan. They were associated with a fearsome blue-faced deity called Vadjra. It is believed that the monkeys’ gestures were a representation of a command of the deity to “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil."
Just as there is disagreement about the origin of the phrase, there are differing explanations of the meaning of “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil." Some contend that it is a proverb reminding us not to be so snoopy, so nosy, and so gossipy. Others say that it is a warning to stay away from places where immoral acts are taking place. Whatever the origin and meaning of “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil," it is one of the most visual phrases in existence. It’s impossible to hear it spoken without thinking of three wise, but very cute, little monkeys.-
2007-09-12 05:54:37 · answer #3 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know there was any myth behind it. I always thought it was a reference to "Hear no evil, See no evil, Speak no evil".
2007-09-12 05:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The one who covers his eyes can see no evil deeds, the one who covers his ears hears no evil words, and the one covering his mouth says nothing evil. They are considered "wise monkeys".
2007-09-12 05:25:20 · answer #5 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it is something to do with hear no evil... see no eveil... speak no evil.
There is a story behind it, if i can find it i will post but if not i cant remember!! :)
Found something....
http://searchwarp.com/swa2800.htm
2007-09-12 05:20:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not a Myth. It is an old Chinese proverb.
2007-09-12 05:30:01 · answer #7 · answered by Trucky 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they all ran up the clock and got their tales cut off with a carving knive,oh sorry wrong story........
2007-09-12 05:41:07 · answer #8 · answered by john doe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is about bible bashers who hear no evil, see no evil and speak no evil, as if there was ever such a goody, goody person
2007-09-12 05:26:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
This should help.
http://searchwarp.com/swa2800.htm
2007-09-12 05:21:40 · answer #10 · answered by Irish 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋