Actually, contrary to tetron's (idea), the common conception is that little green men are from Mars, you know, Martians. Straying (slightly) from myth now, I'd like to address the fact that many people alive today, (whether they have been struck by a collective delusion or psychosis or whatever after listening to too much Art Bell, nobody can be sure), strongly believe that they have been visited by these little green men except that, shock me shock me, they are not little, or green, and maybe not even men. After perusing a few alien fanatic sites it became clear that among the alien abduction community there is an accepted and widespread belief of the different alien 'races'. I will outline them briefly here now, and provide links if you want to check out the craziness further. (Although, I would like to point out that I find the concept of aliens far easier to believe than the concept of a big fat omnisentient God with a capital G in the sky and all invisible and stuff).
- The Greys
There are several sub-types of the greys. All tend to appear grey, or greyish in color
and for this reason and shockingly, no other, they are refered to as "greys". They have large heads and
black "wrap around" eyes. They have limited facial features, a slit for a mouth
and no nose to speak of. They have evolved beyond the need for reproductive
systems or digestive systems and reproduce by cloning. Their genetics are apparently
partly based on "insectoidal genetics". Their science deals largely with the
study of other life forms and genetic engineering. They have supposedly had a
part to play in the alteration of human genetics over thousands of years (allegedly explaining the missing link). It
seems that they may be trying to cross breed with humans in order to create
a "hybrid race" that would be better than either. They seem to be
emotionless and therefore are taken as cruel in their treatment of human
beings. These greys are actually servants to a master race of reptilian-type
aliens known as the Reptilians.
Link to check out: http://home.swbell.net/kkmartin/greys.htm
- The Reptilians
With genetics akin to reptiles, these are highly advanced entities but viewed as
owning a negative, hostile or dangerous disposition since they regard humans as
a totally inferior race. They would perceive us much the way we would
perceive a herd of cattle. Reptillians are carnivorous in regard to
humans. They consider earth to be their own ancient outpost and would expect
to have complete control of the entire planet upon their return. Their own
planet is becoming unable to adequately support life and they need somewhere
else to live. They have the greys "working" for them as they wish not to be
seen.
link: reptoids.com
- Ataien/Praying Mantis
Long narrow faces, slanted large eyes, long insect like body with strong
resemblance to the praying mantis. People who claim to have had ET experiences have reported this being is
no insect but an intelligent, gentle-spirited but somewhat hyper and jerky
moving, human like lifeform (both male and female). Most are around 6ft.
tall and their colouring ranges from light gray to gold. They used to survive
on plant juices but have evolved to the point where they can live directly
off the energy of light. They have wings but do not need them for travel,
they sometimes fly for meditation.
Link: http://home.sprintmail.com/~rigoletto/reports/aliens_insectlike_mantis_types.htm
- The Chupacabra
The Chupacabra is about a metre (3 ft.) tall and weighs close to that of an
adult goat. He has scaly skin with dark grey or brown hair covering his
body. He stands and walks on its hind legs and has two smaller forearms
with sharp claws (like a T-Rex). He has spikes going down the back down to
it's long tail. He also has sharp fangs protruding from his mouth and it's
with these fangs that he has punctured the neck of many animals especially
goats (hence the name chupacabra which means "goat sucker" in Spanish). He has
bright red eyes, a forked tongue, and resembles the grey alien with the oval
shaped head and wrap around eyes. He is very intelligent and has the ability
to fly with his spinal quills. Their main food is the blood of animals; he lives
in underground caves and waits until night to feast on animal blood. They've
been seen in South America, Puerto Rico and most recently in the
U.S. (Florida and Texas).
link: http://kingkongvsgodzilla.com/chupa/
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The Varginha EBE's
In January 20, 1996 between 1:30-5:30 A.M., a UFO was believed to have
crashed in a suburban neighborhood in Varginha, Brazil. There were many
witnesses. People described them as being 4-5 feet in height, emitting a strange buzzing
sound (like a swarm of bees), having 3 rounded protuberances on top of head (like
horns), oily brownish skin, big red eyes, and a strong smell like ammonia. It seems
to be a cross of the grey aliens and the chupacabra.
link: http://www.think-aboutit.com/aliens/varginha_case.htm
- The Pleiadians
Blonde or in rare cases brunette "Nordic" type humans based in the Pleiadean
'Taygeta' and other systems which were allegedly colonised by refugees from
their former planetary abodes in the Lyra constellation which were invaded
by the reptoid entities from Alpha Draconis. The Pleidians are a highly
evolved, spiritual, benevolent variety and have a kinship toward humans and
are the only aliens to be truly trusted by earth humans at this time. They
had at one time offered to be of assistance to earth leaders in dealing with
the alien situation here, but were rebuffed and so have taken a kind of
"hands off" approach for the time being. These aliens are supposedly the
forefathers race of humankind.
link: http://www.lialight.com/WHO_ARE_THEY_/who_are_they_.html
- Men In Black
The Men in Black are also known as M.I.B., Horlock's, and UFO Silencers. Theclassic conception of an M.I.B. is a man of indefinite age, medium height
and dressed in black. Most often seen with a black hat, sunglasses and black
suit. They have pale greyish skin, and seem to have light brown or blonde
hair. Witnesses have described them as having mechanical behavior, like a
robot or android and speak with a monotone voice. They seem to be sensitive
to light. They have posed as salesmen, telephone repairmen or representatives
from official or unofficial organisations. They are reported to arrive
following alien encounters or UFO sightings. They intimidate witnesses into
keeping silent about what they have seen. Their mode of transportation are
usually large and expensive cars such as Buicks, Lincolns, sometimes Cadillacs;
all black of course. Unusual insignia have been seen emblazoned on the doors
and licence plates which are always unidentifiable or untraceable.
link: http://www.tje.net/para/terms/mib.htm