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===Middle Eastern inspirations=== | ===Middle Eastern inspirations=== | ||
[[File:Old Gerudo Symbol.png|thumb|150px|right|The original [[Crest of the Gerudo]]]] | [[File:Old Gerudo Symbol.png|thumb|150px|right|The original [[Crest of the Gerudo]]]] | ||
The [[Gerudo]] are strongly influenced by Arabian civilization | The [[Gerudo]] are strongly influenced by the {{Wp|Caliphate|medieval Middle East}}, specifically the medieval Arabian civilization. The [[Gerudo Desert]] drew inspiration from the deserts near the {{Wp|Arabian Peninsula#Middle Ages|Arabian Peninsula}}, which were a pilgrimage destination during the {{Wp|Crusades}}. The Gerudo's original crest was based on the {{Wp|Star and crescent|Islamic star and crescent}} but was later changed along with the music in the [[Fire Temple]], which originally sampled a group of men singing Islamic prayer.<ref group=note>The first part of the Arabic samples were deciphered as "{{Wp|Peace be upon him (Islam)|Sal-Allahu-alayhi-wa-alik}}" which means ''"May God grant peace and honor him (Muhammad) and his family."'', followed by "{{Wp|Names of God in Islam|Dhul-Galali-wal-ikram}}," meaning ''"The Lord of Majesty and Generosity"''. The second part of Arabic samples was deciphered as the {{Wp|Basmala}}; meaning ''"In the name of God, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful"'', followed by the {{Wp|Takbir}}; literally meaning ''"God is Great"''.</ref> In the [[Haunted Wasteland]] red banners appear similar to the early Islamic flags. | ||
[[File:Spirit Temple Artwork.png|thumb|150px|left|Artwork of the [[Desert Colossus]]]] | [[File:Spirit Temple Artwork.png|thumb|150px|left|Artwork of the [[Desert Colossus]]]] | ||
[[File:ArbitersGroundsStatue.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The statue within the [[Arbiter's Grounds]]]] | [[File:ArbitersGroundsStatue.jpg|thumb|200px|right|The statue within the [[Arbiter's Grounds]]]] | ||
The Gerudo also draw inspiration from the Egyptians. The [[Spirit Temple]]'s first room has two giant snake sculptures which resembles the Egyptian {{Wp|Uraeus}}. The entrance of the [[Desert Colossus]], and similar statues found in the Spirit Temple and [[Arbiter's Grounds]], are (rock-cut) colossi similar to those in Egypt like in {{Wp|Abu Simbel}} | The Gerudo also draw inspiration from the Egyptians. The [[Spirit Temple]]'s first room has two giant snake sculptures which resembles the Egyptian {{Wp|Uraeus}}. The entrance of the [[Desert Colossus]], and similar statues found in the Spirit Temple and [[Arbiter's Grounds]], are (rock-cut) colossi similar to those in Egypt like in {{Wp|Abu Simbel}}. The statues either wear a head similar to the ''Khepresh'' or to the ''Nemes''. The [[Pyramid]] in {{FSA|-}} is based on the ones from {{Wp|Egyptian pyramids|Egypt}}. | ||
Like the {{Wp|Amazons}}, the Gerudo are a tribe of female warriors. Modern scholars often identifies the Amazons with the Scythians in the Eurasian Steppe or with Lycia in Anatolia. | Like the {{Wp|Amazons}}, the Gerudo are a tribe of female warriors. Modern scholars often identifies the Amazons with the Scythians in the Eurasian Steppe or with Lycia in Anatolia. | ||
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===East Asian inspirations=== | ===East Asian inspirations=== | ||
[[File:BotW Impa Model.png|thumb|200px|right|[[Impa]] in {{BotW}}]] | |||
The {{Term|BotW|Sheikah|link}} are inspired by the {{Wp|shinobi}} of {{Wp|Feudal Japan|medieval Japan}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=From there, the connection between ancient Japan and shinobi was folded into a Sheikah village, which led to the concept behind Kakariko Village.|book=Creating a Champion |page=257}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Kakariko Village|link}} in {{BotW|-}} has an aesthetic reminiscent of several feudal periods of Japan, such as the {{Wp|Asuka period|Asuka}} and {{Wp|Sengoku period}}s and the Sheikah wear traditional Japanese clothing. A branch of the Sheikah, the {{Term|BotW|Yiga}} share a strong resemblance to Ninjas. The {{Plural|BotW|Monk|link}} seem to be based on real-world {{Wp|Buddhist mummies}}, which are monks who, succeeded in preserving their bodies through death. More specifically, they seem to be based on the Japanese act of {{Romanize|''{{Wp|Sokushinbutsu}}''|即身仏}}, wherein monks practice austerity to the point of death and self-induced mummification. | |||
[[File:SS Koloktos Render.png|thumb|150px|left|Artwork of the [[Koloktos]]]] | [[File:SS Koloktos Render.png|thumb|150px|left|Artwork of the [[Koloktos]]]] | ||
[[File:SS Ancient Cistern.png|thumb|150px|right|Screenshot of the Ancient Cistern]] | [[File:SS Ancient Cistern.png|thumb|150px|right|Screenshot of the Ancient Cistern]] | ||
The architecture of the {{Term|SS|Ancient Cistern|link}} greatly reflects that of far-eastern temples. The statue head in the main room, the {{Term|SS|Blessed Idol|link}} key, and even {{Term|SS|Koloktos|link}} bear a striking resemblance to Buddha and the dungeon often displays many Lotus Flowers. The {{Term|SS|Dungeon|link}} appears to be [[Ancient Cistern#Trivia|based on]] the Buddhist short story, ''{{Wp|The Spider's Thread}}''. In alignment with the Ancient Cistern's apparently {{wp|Buddhism|Buddhist}} theme, Koloktos's overall design seems to take inspiration from the deity {{wp|Asura (Buddhism)|Asura}} like having multiple arms which is a common feature of Hinduist deities. | The architecture of the {{Term|SS|Ancient Cistern|link}} greatly reflects that of far-eastern temples. The statue head in the main room, the {{Term|SS|Blessed Idol|link}} key, and even {{Term|SS|Koloktos|link}} bear a striking resemblance to Buddha and the dungeon often displays many Lotus Flowers. The {{Term|SS|Dungeon|link}} appears to be [[Ancient Cistern#Trivia|based on]] the Buddhist short story, ''{{Wp|The Spider's Thread}}''. In alignment with the Ancient Cistern's apparently {{wp|Buddhism|Buddhist}} theme, Koloktos's overall design seems to take inspiration from the deity {{wp|Asura (Buddhism)|Asura}} like having multiple arms which is a common feature of Hinduist deities. | ||
[[Level 3]] in the First Quest of {{TLoZ}} has the shape of a ''Manji'' which is a common religious symbol in many different East Asian religions. | [[Level 3]] in the First Quest of {{TLoZ}} has the shape of a ''Manji'' which is a common religious symbol in many different East Asian religions. | ||