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

  • @[email protected]
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    151 year ago

    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.

    • Dessalines
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      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.

      • @[email protected]
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        91 year ago

        and the hadith as well! i only have the six books and the four books but there’s a lot!

        lol at our downvotes.

        • Dessalines
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          I can see who they are, and it’s the Islamophobic new-atheist types that migrated from reddit.

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          Tbh they are very easily misinterpreted, I don’t really recommend unless they really have the knowledge to understand them

          They are great if you just want to hear about their(Arabs) general life though

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      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)

      • @[email protected]
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        51 year ago

        The OP is asking for inspiration related to a specific culture. Secluded boredom will not help you learn about things to write about a specific culture.

  • Devi
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    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.

  • Froyn
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    81 year ago

    Ramadan defeated Godzilla, with the powers of starvation.

  • TFO Winder
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    71 year ago

    Can you give example?

    I cannot understand what you mean by powers.

    • @[email protected]OP
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      71 year ago

      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.

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    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.