Asklemmy @lemmy.ml vis4valentine @lemmy.ml 8mo ago

Arabian people. What are some overlooked or not as well known elements of your culture that would make some incredible anime like powers?

Im looking for some writing inspiration. Im looking for not so known elements of different cultures that would make incredible powers.

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OP, you should probably go read 1001 Arabian Nights.
- Yeah I should. Thanks for the recommendation.
Look up Jinn. While plenty of people get the general “genie” stereotype there’s a lot more to Jinn/Djinn Mythology to be explored that can give inspiration. Such as ones that… tickle you to death… cuz… why not.
Have you looked at 1001 Arabian Nights? Loads of fantasy and sci fi in there that might help. Jinn, mermaids, immortal space travellers, I read a fair few of them as a kid and they were cool.
Ramadan defeated Godzilla, with the powers of starvation.
OP, you need to check out Path of Achra!

The game is fantastic in its own right, and I don't know if it's directly related to any Arabic mythos/lore or if it's just one person's inspired creation, but there are tons of characters, cultures, gods and elemental powers to check out that are all along the lines of what you're looking for I think.
Can you give example?

I cannot understand what you mean by powers.
- Any kind of anime like powers inspired by a culture. For example. A bird man with incredible force Sun fueled powers, or a Woman can turn into a Snake, or a silent assasin that confuses their victims with their whistling.
The best writing inspiration comes from reading!

I recommend the holy Quran.
- There are also some excellent audiobooks now of the Qu'ran on audible, and torrents. I read a new-ish translation by prof Abdel Haleem, it was very well done.
  
  and the hadith as well! i only have the six books and the four books but there's a lot!
  
  lol at our downvotes.
- Yeah, not its purpose but it’s very good at explaining events, few words but very telling, not to mention the poetic nature of the Arabic language, who hasn’t heard about the people of the cave (Al-kahf)? That chapter also has some beautiful recitations (with English translations)
Have you read City of Brass? This novel (and the other two in the trilogy) might inspire you.
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