Feral
The Drifter
- Joined
- Dec 30, 2011
While playing this game I noticed a lot of interesting references from Japanese/Asian culture and mythology. You can discuss what you've seen on this in the game.
First off, SS Zelda's design and role is based off a miko. (Shrine maiden) She has the stylized miko hair and purifies herself in scared waters.
Amber and ancient relics are magatamas.
The sealing spike and directional slashes used to seal it are based on exorcism practices of Onmyouji.
I first posted in the Ghirahim theory thread about this topic but it only pertained to Ghirahim. ( I wrote that he was probably a sword Tsukumogami. These are demons/spirits that are old inanimate objects. Interestingly enough there are variations where this type of demon has the ability to manifest and control eyeballs in shadow. Maybe this is related to Vaati? )
Earth Temple and Ancient Cistern are decorated like Buddhist monasteries. Earth Temple reminds me particularly of the ones from Thailand.
Kabuto beetle collecting/ wrestling is a popular hobby with the boys in Japan.
More to come later.
First off, SS Zelda's design and role is based off a miko. (Shrine maiden) She has the stylized miko hair and purifies herself in scared waters.
Amber and ancient relics are magatamas.
The sealing spike and directional slashes used to seal it are based on exorcism practices of Onmyouji.
I first posted in the Ghirahim theory thread about this topic but it only pertained to Ghirahim. ( I wrote that he was probably a sword Tsukumogami. These are demons/spirits that are old inanimate objects. Interestingly enough there are variations where this type of demon has the ability to manifest and control eyeballs in shadow. Maybe this is related to Vaati? )
Earth Temple and Ancient Cistern are decorated like Buddhist monasteries. Earth Temple reminds me particularly of the ones from Thailand.
Kabuto beetle collecting/ wrestling is a popular hobby with the boys in Japan.
More to come later.
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