2007-11-28 10:59:35 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Nope -- it sure is praying mantis. Nice try though!
2007-11-28 11:03:47 · update #1
Powerball.
2007-11-28 11:01:23 · answer #1 · answered by S K 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A praying mantis, or praying mantid, is the common name for an insect of the order Mantodea. Often mistakenly spelled preying mantis (an eggcorn, since they are notoriously predatory), they are in fact named for the typical "prayer-like" stance. The word mantis derives from the Greek word mantis for prophet or fortune teller. The preferred pluralization is mantids,[1] though there is some usage of mantes or mantises. - Wikipedia
But I think they are praying for rain in Atlanta.
2007-11-28 19:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by juliettavirgo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually, they are giving thanks, to the Mantis Higher Power, for yet another beautiful day in which they are alive, and haven't been squashed by some size 9 boot. Everyday is a good day for the Praying Mantis.
2007-11-29 10:46:27 · answer #3 · answered by Aunt Henny Penny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The male prays that he will not mate with a female that will immediately devour him afterward
The female prays that she will meet a nice, juicy male :)
2007-11-28 19:03:05 · answer #4 · answered by ImUURU? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's my 2 cents for 2 points...They pray that nobody crushes them or that they don't get eaten by something higher up the food chain. PEACE!
2007-11-28 19:20:29 · answer #5 · answered by thebigm57 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the gender. The male prays he never has sexual urges, because giving head in that species really means giving up your head.
2007-11-28 19:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its just the males that pray---about the female NOT ripping their head off after sex for a change!
2007-11-28 19:01:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they pray not to go instinct like all the rest of the animals and bugs are now because people have no care in the world for their helpless lil souls. but what i do love is how the females bite off the males heads after sex. thats awesome. ...and they get away with it........lol
2007-11-28 19:15:09 · answer #8 · answered by *TiNkSteR <3's *him* 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
They pray for hot mantis porn
2007-11-28 19:02:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
They are praying that a juicy spider will come along to rip into. lunch
2007-11-28 19:01:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋