So we all know figures from folklore and mythology are present in the ML universe as previous Miraculous wielders; Hippolyta and Joan of Arc as previous Ladybugs. So who else are candidates for being featured in ML as Miraculous wielders?
Melissa. Melissa, actual name, was a nymph in Ancient Greek mythology who was said to have nursed an infant Zeus. Instead of feeding him milk however, she fed him honey. Cronus turned Melissa into an earthworm but Zeus took pity and make her into a bee. Melissa’s name comes form the Greek word for bee and given the role they play in her myth I could see her being a Bee holder. Also we know the Miraculous were in Ancient Greece for a time (Hippolyta).
Robin Hood. Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor. Said to be dressed in Lincoln green, dark green, I could see Robin having been a Turtle holder. Wayzz has frequently been speculated to be the kwami of protection and Robin protected the poor. Also the Turtle is the only Miraculous whose colour scheme matches Robin’s (the Snake is also green but a light, sea-green). Robin was famous as an archer and we’ve seen holders supplement their tools with preferred weapons before (La Coccinelle used a rapier in addition to the yo-yo). I could even see the Merry Men being holders as well: Little John as a former Ox and Will Scarlet as a Ladybug or Dragon?
Kitsune and Inugami. Kitsune is the Japanese word for fox and are a common aspect of Japanese mythology. Inugami is spiritual possession by a dog’s spirit. I could see ancient Fox and Dog holders to be the inspiration behind the kitsune and inugami. Also we know that the Miraculous were in Japan at some point (Sun Wukong and Sasuke Sarutobi).
Black Dogs. Black dogs feature heavily in English mythology as spectral or even demonic figures. Possibly a villainous Dog holder in England was responsible for causing stories of the ghostly entity? This would work if Robin was a former Turtle as both are English in origin.
Indian Peacock. This one is a little less specific but peacocks are celebrated in India and are even the country’s national bird. Maybe a heroic Peacock is the reason the bird is so celebrated in the country.
I have a bunch of other ideas that aren’t quite as fleshed out such as Anansi being a Spider Miraculous holder (I believe there’s more Miraculous outside of the Confirmed Nineteen) and Itzpapalotl being a former Butterfly. The ML universe is establishing such a rich lore and I’m eager for it to be explored. What do you guys think?
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