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eelhound · 10 days

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"What makes the concept of society so deceptive is that we assume the world is organized into a series of compact, modular units called 'societies,' and that all people know which one they're in. Historically, this is very rarely the case.

Imagine I am a Christian Armenian merchant living under the reign of Genghis Khan. What is 'society' for me? Is it the city where I grew up, the society of international merchants (with its own elaborate codes of conduct) within which I conduct my daily affairs, other speakers of Armenian, Christendom (or maybe just Orthodox Christendom), or the inhabitants of the Mongol empire itself, which stretched from the Mediterranean to Korea?

Historically, kingdoms and empires have rarely been the most important reference points in peoples' lives. Kingdoms rise and fall; they also strengthen and weaken; governments may make their presence known in people's lives quite sporadically, and many people in history were never entirely clear whose government they were actually in. Even until quite recently, many of the world's inhabitants were never even quite sure what country they were supposed to be in, or why it should matter.

My mother, who was born a Jew in Poland, once told me a joke from her childhood:

There was a small town located along the frontier between Russia and Poland; no one was ever quite sure to which it belonged. One day an official treaty was signed and not long after, surveyors arrived to draw a border. Some villagers approached them where they had set up their equipment on a nearby hill.

'So where are we, Russia or Poland?'

'According to our calculations, your village now begins exactly thirty-seven meters into Poland.'

The villagers immediately began dancing for joy.

'Why?' the surveyors asked. 'What difference does it make?'

'Don't you know what this means?' they replied. 'It means we'll never have to endure another one of those terrible Russian winters!'"

- David Graeber, from Debt: The First 5,000 Years, 2011.

#david graeber #quote #quotations #anthropology #history #philosophy #society #community #social constructs #worldbuilding

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ancientorigins · 2 months

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The captivating saga of the rise and fall of the Khwarazmian Empire took place against the backdrop of Central Asia from the 11th to 13th centuries. Positioned strategically along the fabled Silk Road, this empire emerged as a formidable force. Led by illustrious figures such as Ala al-Din Tekish and Muhammad II, it ascended to unprecedented heights, fostering vibrant trade networks and facilitating rich cultural exchanges.

Embodied within its chronicles are epochs of rapid expansion, diplomatic maneuvers and decisive confrontations with formidable adversaries such as the Mongols and the Seljuks. However, fatal missteps ultimately led to its demise, culminating in the untimely collapse of the once-mighty Khwarazmian Empire at the hands of none other than the infamous Genghis Khan.

#Genghis Khan #Mongols #Central Asia #demise #Khwarazmian Empire #Muslim #slaves #warfare

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irithnova · 11 months

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Where do you get all your information about mongolia from?

As a mongolian i want to know a bit more about my history n stuff.

So, do you have anywhere so start n stuff? that'd be cool (:

Hi!! 😺

I first started with a lot of YouTube videos, I've been steadily watching this channel called JackMeister: Mongol history for a while now who makes excellent videos on Mongol history!

Kings and generals is also excellent and he delves into tactics/logistics/battles too.

The channel "history dose" has made a handful of videos on certain elements of Mongol history, it's a lot more like a dramatic retelling though.

Also, the channel "history on maps" has a few videos about Mongol history!

There are plenty of videos/documentaries about Mongol history for free on YouTube too!

I also did a lot of digging around on the Internet too. One website I'd definitely recommend on Mongol history is medievalists.net. The world history encyclopedia also is useful and gives good time lines!

Of course other websites include national geographic, encyclopedia Britannica and there are many academic papers online too from places such as researchgate and academia.edu :) I wanted to talk ab free resources first as I understand not everyone has access to books.

I have quite a few (a lot) books on Mongol history. Some by Jack Weatherford who I actually think was given the honour/award of the order of Genghis Khan in 2022 on his work on Mongol history! Others include John Man, and Marie Favereau wrote a great book on Mongol history too titled "The horde". I really recommend these 3.

Speaking of hordes, if you're interested in the golden horde, Diane Wolff wrote a book titled "Batu Khan of the Golden Horde", it's quite an interesting read.

I consider this book to be quite impressive, it's called "The rise of the Mongols: Five Chinese sources" by Christopher P Atwood. This is how Chinese scholars saw the rise of Mongols.

One more I'd say is a book called "The Mongols and global history".

I hope this helps and of course there's far more sources out there!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

#Mongolia #Mongolian history #Mongol history #Mongol Empire #Mongolian Empire #Medieval history #east asian history #Asian history #central asian history #History #Ask

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sp-epari-digitalmedia · 4 months

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Ghost of Tsushima: A Total Work of Art?

BLOG 2: GESAMTKUNSTWERK AS A TOOL IN GAMES

During my 2022 internship at Buffalo Soldiers, a coworker gave me a choice between swords and guns. Because of my historical background, I went with the swords. With its focus on katanas, the game Ghost of Tsushima initially looked enticing, but it soon showed itself to be a masterwork of storytelling and graphics thanks to that decision. I discovered a game in feudal Japan that piqued my interest beyond simple entertainment, so I used Gesamtkunstwerk's theory to explore the game's potential as a cohesive work of art.

About Ghost of Tsushima

Sucker Punch Productions created Ghost of Tsushima, a third-person open-world action-stealth game, only for the PlayStation 4. The story takes place on the Japanese island of Tsushima in 1274. The player controls Jin Sakai, the hero, as he fends off a Mongol invasion. The article was released on July 17, 2020.

Ghost of Tsushima is a narrative-driven action-adventure game featuring combat and stealth elements. Smaller side stories form an anthology around the main plot. It is only loosely based on true historical events and is entirely fictional, intended only for entertainment. It is not an accurate historical retelling.

In the year 1274 AD, on the island of Tsushima, nearly every samurai warrior stationed on the island is vanquished by the monstrous Mongol Empire, who wreaks havoc and conquers Tsushima. Samurai warriors are the mythical guardians of Japan. With the aid of his allies, Jin Sakai, one of the last living samurai, rises from the ashes to fight back, but the noble strategies and samurai code will not be enough to defeat the Mongols. Jin must transcend samurai traditions and forge a new fighting style known as the way of the Ghost as he fights an unconventional war for Japan's freedom.

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Academic Standpoint

Developed by German philosopher Karl Friedrich Trahndorff in 1827 and made popular by composer Richard Wagner in the middle of the 19th century, Gesamtkunstwerk is the term used to describe the idea of a "total work of art." The term, which combines the German words "Gesamt," which means whole or total, and "Kunstwerk," which means artwork, conveys the idea of a cohesive and all-encompassing piece of art that combines different artistic elements to create a pleasing whole. (Wagner, 1993)

Game Elements

Thematic

Storyline

The narrative of Ghost of Tsushima centers on Jin Sakai, a samurai and the last living member of the Sakai clan, during the Mongol invasion of Tsushima Island in 1274. In a last-ditch effort to save his homeland, Jin transforms himself as the "Ghost," disregarding the long followed traditional samurai principles in favor of stealth and guerilla tactics following a devastating defeat at the hands of Khotun Khan's Mongol forces. Players will see Jin's internal conflict between upholding his honor and adjusting to the harsh realities of war as the game progresses. In his mission to fend off the Mongol invaders and uphold the samurai traditions, Jin must negotiate the complex politics of Tsushima, form alliances with other fighters, and confront moral dilemmas.

Cultural Reference

The story primarily is set around Mongol Invasion of 1274 and 1281 in Japan. Kublai Khan the grandson of the great Genghis Khan was primarily responsible for the invasion. Although most of the information in the game is false in order to make it more entertaining for the players. Some of the flaws were as follows: 1. Characters like Jin Sakai, Shimura and Khotun Khan who are the prime figures of the game are not real or based around real people. 2. There was no single person who was responsible for liberating Japan form the clutches of Mongolians. 3. Samurais necessarily didn't wield a sword, instead used bows and spears as they preferred long distance combat. The following were some extra references I came across in the game: 1. Shinto Shrines and Japanese Mythology and Folklore: Shinto Shrines were all across the game map and were more of a collectable than something very important. Upon visiting these shrines, the player received a charm which were named after Japanese gods. 2. Kitsune / Fox-Den: A collectible, however fox or kitsune are considered holy in Japanese folklore. This collectible unlocked charm slots in the player's inventory. 3. Artefacts and Records: There were Mongolian Artefacts and records dispersed all across the map. All the artefacts added facts and historical richness to the game.

Visuals

Art

The game's art style is a multifaceted masterpiece, showcasing various layers that contribute to its overall realism. Ghost of Tsushima skillfully captures the very essence of feudal Japan, a testament to the meticulous efforts of its creators. The commitment to authenticity extends even to the user interface, where Japanese Ink Paintings seamlessly integrate, elevating the visual appeal of the game. This attention to detail not only enhances the overall aesthetic but also immerses players in a visually rich and culturally resonant gaming experience.

Locations

The finely detailed locations in the game are modelled after actual locations on Tsushima Island, Japan. Ghost of Tsushima expertly recreates well-known locations like Tsu-Tsu, Komoda Beach, and Keneda Fortress while maintaining a careful balance between realism and aesthetic appeal. The game makes a deliberate decision to stray from perfect visual accuracy even though it remains faithful to the veracity of these locations. This deliberate decision improves the player experience overall by fostering an environment that is both visually stunning and immersive.

Costumes

In Ghost of Tsushima, the clothes and accessories perfectly capture the spirit of the era, offering moving mirrors of the game's historical backdrop. The Straw Hat Ronin serves as an example of how careful considerations were made during the creation of the character outfits, which were inspired by a real historical organization. The Ronin were skilled fighters who differed from samurais in their devotion to wealth and honor. Their ensembles of Mongols, Samurais, Soldiers, and other supporting cast members all adorably mimic historical costume realism. Every ensemble not only honors the period's authenticity but also gives the characters they portray a deeper level of narrative complexity.

Cinematics

The success of the game can be largely ascribed to its narrative strength, which is skillfully brought to life through cinematic mastery. The attention to visual storytelling is evident in the use of different camera techniques throughout the cutscenes. Using extreme long shots strategically to capture expansive locations with a forward-moving trucking effect is noteworthy. Contrarily, dialogue is skillfully presented through medium shots, with a variety of close-ups—from medium to extreme close-ups—highlighting facial expressions. These cinematic devices go beyond cutscenes; they become moving fillers that show the player's choices' visual consequences after the mission. The visual story is further elevated by the use of compositional principles like the rule of thirds and leading lines in conjunction with camera techniques like depth of field and defocus. The careful use of various lighting techniques gives Ghost of Tsushima a further degree of cinematic elegance.

Audio

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Rich ambient sounds and moody background scores are expertly blended in Ghost of Tsushima to create a cinematic experience. Featuring a variety of indigenous instruments, such as the mesmerizing Koto and the heartfelt bamboo flute, the musical tapestry, led by Sony and directed by Ilan Eshkeri and Shigeru Umebayashi. By reflecting the essence of feudal Japan, this thoughtful decision heightens the game's cultural resonance.

Additionally, the game is available in both English and Japanese, demonstrating the developers' dedication to authenticity in language choices. By keeping the spirit and cultural quirks that make Ghost of Tsushima such a singularly compelling experience, this bilingual approach guarantees that players will be able to fully immerse themselves in the game.

Other Mechanics

Gameplay Mechanics is what gives a plethora choice to the player about how a player wants to play the game. One can be either offensive and fight head on or be stealthy like a ninja. The game offers a wide variety of weapon options and ninja tools to. One can even change the appearance and get different benefits based around the outfits you choose. This variety makes it an even better gaming experience for the player.

There is even poetry in the game. In the form of Haiku one can discover scenic locations and also be able to collect headbands that players can use as their gear.

Conclusion

The game should be considered a piece of art as the media transcends to various means. A very good proof is the awards and nomination the game has got. The game has been nominated for its Art Direction, Narrative, Audio, Performance and many more. This simply justifies how the game can be considered a total work of art.

References

Wagner, R. (1993) The Art-Work of the Future and other works. U of Nebraska Press.

PlayStation (2020) Ghost of Tsushima - Story Trailer | PS4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTNfgIAi3pY.

Full Album (2020) Ghost of Tsushima (Music from the Video Game) | Full Album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTilIIzSea4.

#game design #game art #game theory #game #video games #gaming #ghost of tsushima #sucker punch #character design #game awards #game of the year #game audio #costume #katana #samurai #ronin #environment #Youtube

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deathmetalunicorn1 · 1 year

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If you had to create a roster for the Einherjar (without using those already on the list) who would you pick from history?

For a more fun one let’s play which Isekai characters would you pick to be an Einherjar?

This was quite fun to do!

1. Alexander the Great, educated, a strong warrior before he was king, responsible for sacking the Persian Empire, but even when the Persian King fled, he left the coward king’s family unharmed, showing that he was also compassionate. He died young and his heirs were assassinated shortly after and the empire promptly fell apart without his guidance.

2. Genghis Khan, one of history’s most infamous leaders, conquered the Mongol Empire plus most of Asia and Europe during his reign. A strong warrior and brilliant tactician who ruled his massive army, and had so many children with various women that his descendants could form their own army today. I love the mystery that nobody knows how he died or where his body is.

3. William Wallace, famous for leading Scotland to its freedom from the English, he may have not been the one to actually do it, but his actions as a warrior and a leader set in motion to the Scots rising up against King Edwards I following his death. His death was tragic, being betrayed and then executed in horrible ways and having his severed body parts displayed around England.

4. Miyamoto Musashi, a ronin samurai who killed his first person at age 13. He traveled alone with no affiliations to train his skills with a sword, which resulted in nito ichi-ryu, better known as kensai, battling with two swords. His most well-known fight was against Sasaki Kojiro, which he won, but then retired to train others with swords and retired with an undefeated record of 61 duels.

5. Spartacus, warrior turned slave turned gladiator turned rebellion leader, courageous but compassionate, a ruthless warrior who offered his enemies both mercy and respect, and led an army of rebels against their oppressors, the Roman Empire.

6. Achilles, who led the Greek army against Troy, killing Hector at the gates, a proud and strong warrior and leader, but he needs to make sure to wear iron boots that are impenetrable as everyone knows his weak spot.

7. Ching Shih, a female pirate who commanded 300 ships and was able to go toe-to-toe with the Chinese Imperial Navy. If you disobeyed you were immediately executed, but the same went for if her men raped captives, she had a no tolerance policy. She ended up getting to retire with all her wealth after the Imperial Government offered both her and her crew amnesty after they were defeated under the agreement that they would stop.

8. ‘Mad Jack’ Churchill, a British solider in WWII that charged into combat with weapons that were not common for the time, such as a sword and long bow. He was disappointed the war ended with the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as he wanted to keep fighting. He once stormed a German held down in Italy with just one other man and captured a mortar position and 42 men with just his sword, long bow and his bagpipes.

9. Amanirenas, one eyed ancient queen of Kush, now modern day Sudan, who fought back against the Roman Empire, after the death of Cleopatra, when they decided to try to expand past Egypt, so viciously that Rome and Augustus were quick declare peace between the two empires after they couldn’t win due to the unbearable heat and the pissed off queen. A fierce tactician who used supposedly used war elephants, fed captors to her pet lion, and defaced Augustus’ statues and kept the head of one statue under the feet of the throne of Kush.

10. Lyudmila Pavlichenko, deadliest female sniper in the world; sniper for the Soviet Union in the Red Army during WWII; nicknamed Lady Death and claimed, during her time as a sniper, to have killed 309 soldiers. Became an advocate for peace and toured the world.

11. Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin a French watchmaker, illusionist, magician and regarded as the father of the modern style of conjuring, having brought magic from something only seen at circuses or similar places like that for the poor, to something of grand entertainment for the wealthy.

12. Richard I of England, a bad king but a brilliant warrior, having spent most of his time in the Crusades, rather than running his own kingdom, or fighting against France

13. Ragnar Lothbrok, Swedish and Danish king, legendary Viking warrior leader who raid both the British Isles and the Holy Roman Empire in the 9th century

As for Isekai~

1. Ainz Ooal Gown- Overlord

2. Rimuru Tempest- That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime

3. Canya- In the Land of Leadale

4. Azusa Aizawa- I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed out my Level

5. Yuna- Kuma-Kuma-Kuma Bear

6. Albedo- Overlord

7. Diablo- That Time I got Reincarnated as a Slime

8. Shiraori- So I’m a Spider, So What?

9. Seiya Ryuguin- Cautious Hero: The Hero is Overpowered but Overly Cautious

10. Mamako Oosuki- Do You Love your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks?

11. Diablo- How Not to Summon a Demon Lord

12. Hajime Nagumo- Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest

13. Teacher and Fran- Reincarnated as a Sword

#record of ragnarok

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rhianna · 5 months

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FOREWORD

The death of Jeremiah Curtin robbed America of one of her two or three foremost scholars. Mr. Curtin, who was by birth a native of Wisconsin, at one time was in the diplomatic service of the Government; but his chief work was in literature. The extraordinary facility with which he learned any language, his gift of style in his own language, his industry, his restless activity and desire to see strange nations and out of the way peoples, and his great gift of imagination which enabled him to appreciate the epic sweep of vital historical events, all combined to render his work of peculiar value. His extraordinary translations of the Polish novels of Sienkiewicz, especially of those dealing with medieval Poland and her struggles with the Tartar, the Swede and the German, would in themselves have been enough to establish a first class reputation for any man. In addition he did remarkable work in connection with Indian, Celtic and other folk tales. But nothing that he did was more important than his studies of the rise of the mighty Mongol Empire and its decadence. In this particular field no other American or English scholar has ever approached him.

Indeed, it is extraordinary to see how ignorant even [x]the best scholars of America and England are of the tremendous importance in world history of the nation-shattering Mongol invasions. A noted Englishman of letters not many years ago wrote a charming essay on the Thirteenth Century—an essay showing his wide learning, his grasp of historical events, and the length of time that he had devoted to the study of the century. Yet the essayist not only never mentioned but was evidently ignorant of the most stupendous fact of the century—the rise of Genghis Khan and the spread of the Mongol power from the Yellow Sea to the Adriatic and the Persian Gulf. Ignorance like this is partly due to the natural tendency among men whose culture is that of Western Europe to think of history as only European history and of European history as only the history of Latin and Teutonic Europe. But this does not entirely excuse ignorance of such an event as the Mongol-Tartar invasion, which affected half of Europe far more profoundly than the Crusades. It is this ignorance, of course accentuated among those who are not scholars, which accounts for the possibility of such comically absurd remarks as the one not infrequently made at the time of the Japanese-Russian war, that for the first time since Salamis Asia had conquered Europe. As a matter of fact the recent military supremacy of the white or European races is a matter of only some three centuries. For the four preceding centuries, that is, from the beginning of the thirteenth to the seventeenth, the Mongol and Turkish armies generally had the upper hand in any contest with European foes, appearing in Europe always as invaders and often as conquerors; while no ruler of Europe of their days had to his credit such [xi]mighty feats of arms, such wide conquests, as Genghis Khan, as Timour the Limper, as Bajazet, Selim and Amurath, as Baber and Akbar.

The rise of the Mongol power under Genghis Khan was unheralded and unforeseen, and it took the world as completely by surprise as the rise of the Arab power six centuries before. When the thirteenth century opened Genghis Khan was merely one among a number of other obscure Mongol chiefs and neither he nor his tribe had any reputation whatever outside of the barren plains of Central Asia, where they and their fellow-barbarians lived on horseback among their flocks and herds. Neither in civilized nor semi-civilized Europe, nor in civilized nor semi-civilized Asia, was he known or feared, any more, for instance, than the civilized world of to-day knows or fears the Senoussi, or any obscure black mahdi in the region south of the Sahara. At the moment, Europe had lost fear of aggression from either Asia or Africa. In Spain the power of the Moors had just been reduced to insignificance. The crusading spirit, it is true, had been thoroughly discredited by the wicked Fourth Crusade, when the Franks and Venetians took Constantinople and destroyed the old bulwark of Europe against the Infidel. But in the crusade in which he himself lost his life the Emperor Barbarossa had completely broken the power of the Seljouk Turks in Asia Minor, and tho Jerusalem had been lost it was about to be regained by that strange and brilliant man, the Emperor Frederick II, “the wonder of the world.” The Slavs of Russia were organized into a kind of loose confederacy, and were slowly extending themselves eastward, making settlements like Moscow in the midst of various Finnish [xii]peoples. Hungary and Poland were great warrior kingdoms, tho a couple of centuries were to pass before Poland would come to her full power. The Caliphs still ruled at Bagdad. In India Mohammedan warred with Rajput; and the Chinese Empire was probably superior in civilization and in military strength to any nation of Europe.

#Mongols #history #project gutenberg

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guiltycorp · 2 years

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Oh god I just realized another reason why I like Diluc and Kaeya so much? Personal gushing and sudden mongol history lore incoming. It just hit me, apart from other stories like that there’s the one tale that they reminded me of most. The artistic version of history and life of Genghis Khan! Idk I was just super into it back at school, bear with me here.

Now, at the beginning of Genghis Khan’s rise to power, there’s basically the same narrative about ‘friends to reluctant enemies’ that I tend to enjoy so much. It is told in translations and interpretations of the Secret History of Mongols, by itself a text that we only have as a Chinese transcription of the lost original. See, Genghis Khan (birth name Temujin) also had a sworn brother. That guy was called Jamukha, a similarly highborn nobleman, and he was Temujin’s closest friend ever since they met when they were ~11. That was when they pledged friendship to each other for the first time, and they renewed this oath three times, each time exchanging gifts and promises; sleeping in the same bed, sharing one life, loving and safeguarding each other from any danger. They fought together side by side on a number of occasions, most importantly when Temujin’s first wife Borte was kidnapped by a rival tribe and he asked for Jamukha’s and Wang Khan’s help in retrieving her. Wang Khan was his father’s sworn brother and thus also Temujin’s sworn father (and thus technically also a father to Jamukha himself, although in the tale Wang Khan more often calls Jamukha his younger brother). They joined forces and the mission went successfully, Borte was saved. After that, Temujin and Jamukha renewed their oath for the second time. However, as Temujin acquired more power and received the title of a khan, friction between him and Jamukha became inevitable. They were both apparently racked by paranoia whether their sworn brother still remained loyal, and those who surrounded them repeatedly fed into those suspicions. At this time, mongols were a divided people with a lot of infighting, many of them wary of Genghis Khan’s quick rise to power. A coalition of tribes formed against him, and Jamukha eventually found himself on the opposing side to his sworn brother. Finally, he was chosen as that coalition’s khan. Now, obviously we don’t have enough historical accounts to know the whole truth, but I like the way the tale implies that Jamukha saw the title as a heavy duty rather than as a long-awaited chance to betray his sworn friend. With his strong feudal principles, he found it difficult to refuse. That same feudal ideology lied in opposition to the new system Temujin was creating (more based on merit rather than right by birth), and thus they were meant to be enemies sooner or later. Anyway yeah, then they fought for a while and eventually Jamukha lost. Finally, his own men gave him out to Temujin. Jamukha was outraged at the betrayal and asked Temujin whether he approved of that, and Temujin immediately reacted by executing the traitors before Jamukha’s eyes. Then he pleaded for Jamukha to once again join him as his ally, reminding him of all the times they spent together.

In response, Jamukha gave a very poetic speech which basically amounted to ‘welllll i kinda stabbed you in the back though? and now that you’ve won i can’t really be of any use to you anyway, just kill me’. I would intrude into your dreams in the dark night, I would trouble your heart in the bright day.

He only asked for an honorable death (without spilling blood). When I lie dead, my bones buried in a high place, for ever and ever I shall protect you and be a blessing to the offspring of your offspring. Even though Temujin was a little bit peeved that Jamukha didn’t even try to ask for his forgiveness, he agreed that the man surely deserved a noble execution. So, Jamukha died after getting his spine broken.

Winning against his sworn brother was the last step in unifying mongol tribes under Genghis Khan’s rule and so his conquest went on. Idk, it’s just so… I’m certain that it was much less poetic and heroic in real life, but it’s still a gripping tale to be sure. Anyway I guess Genshin tapped into my old interests there? Another pair of sworn brothers, torn apart more by different allegiances rather than their own decisions, but this time with a very high possibility of reconciliation and a happy ending (or at least a version of it) since they aren’t actually that opposed to each other. And yet still both of them are capable fighters, a bit sadistic people but with a strong understanding of honor and justice, charismatic in their own way, prominent in their own countries (Diluc part of the nobility and so called uncrowned king, Kaeya Khaenri’ah’s ‘last hope’ and supposed royalty) etc. Oh I don’t know, it was just cool for me to remember where I’d seen that. I suppose if I was more into Chinese history and literature, I’d know many more examples of similar nature, both real life and fictional, but it’s interesting how my own view of such stories was formed by very different sources, starting with an important historical document and ending with a silly gacha game.

#genshin #genghis khan #diluc #kaeya #jamukha #personal #text

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perioddramapolls · 2 months

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Period dramas dresses tournament: Orange dresses Round 1- Group D: Börte, Mongol: the rise of Genghis Khan (pics set) vs Gonca hatun, Kurulus Osman

#period drama dresses tournament #tournament poll #tumblr tournament #polls #fashion poll #börte #mongol 2007 #mongol #mongol: the rise of genghis khan #gonca hatun #kuruluş osman #kurulus osman #orange r1

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annachum · 15 days

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Some animals which I connect with Wu Zetian, Borte, Scheherazade and Cleopatra VII

. Wu Zetian - Phoenix ( majestic air and rising above ashes and such ) and Tiger ( fierce Streak )

. Borte - Sheep ( seemingly gentle and loyal to loved ones ) and Goats ( looks cute, actually can be deadly when provoked )

. Scheherazade - Owl ( wise, strategic and intelligent )

. Cleopatra VII - Fox ( cunning and allure ), Leopard ( fierce streak ) and Serpent ( unpredictability )

Some animals which I connect with Caesar, Genghis Khan and Saladin

. Julius Caesar - Eagle and Lion

. Genghis Khan - Mongol War Horse

. Saladin - Desert eagle and desert horse

In their respective books,

Christine Daae is often associated with a Swan

And Cosette is often associated with a lark

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#animal motifs #historical figures #christine daae #cosette

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emblematicemblazer · 29 days

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World building and theories of Engage

Gradlon

Gradlon is based upon the mythical city of Ys, that was believed to have been swallowed up by the sea. The King of Ys was Gradlon the Great, who the kingdom in Engage us named after. At the start of the game, Gradlon is sunk beneath the ocean, one of Sombron's aims is to make Gradlon rise again.

The characters born and associated with Gradlon have names based on colours.

Sombron is the king of the sunken kingdom. Veyle and Alear are two of his many children. The Four Hounds are a sect of devout followers who work to awaken and protect Sombron and his daughter, Veyle. Mauvier serves as Veyle's personal knight. Zephia serves as leader of The Four Hounds.

The inspiration for The Four Hounds could come from Mongol warlord; Genghis Khan’s, most trusted generals; the dogs of war: Jebe, and Kublai, Jelme, and Subotai.

Gradlon Temple is inspired by Quimper Cathedral.

The symbol of Gradlon resembles a full moon designed to cover the sun of Lythos's symbol. The moon in the middle is much smaller than the sun in the middle of Lythos's symbol but because Gradlon is nearer the four nations, just like the real moon is closer to the earth, it causes a solar eclipse. Lythos is white and Gradlon is purple to symbolise light and dark as well as day and night.

#fire emblem engage #fe engage

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zoya2024 · 1 month

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Rise of the Mongol Empire: The Genghis Khan Saga-Film Explained In Hindi

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irithnova · 1 year

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Chinggis Khan - the ancestor of millions?

The idea that Chinggis Khan was the ancestor of millions has been seen to be nothing more than a pop culture myth by modern Mongolists.

In the original study, the team discovered that Mongolian populations had an abundance in a gene variant, they estimated this to be around 16 million. Through unreliable methods, they came to the conclusion that this gene variant arose in the 1000s. In order to explain this rapid growth, they attributed this to the rise of Chinggis Khan. They also assumed so because those in power/the upper classes were usually more shielded from violence and polygamy was common on the steppes.

Here's the problem. The genetics samples they used were random and were from different populations. They could not distinguish between noble blood and common blood.

In addition, they made the claim that the Hazara of Afghanistan had an oral tradition of labelling themselves direct descants of Chinggis Khan. Yes, while they do have their origins with the Mongols, it definitely wasn't just one guy, it was Mongol soldiers.

Also, they claimed that Chinggis himself was a descendant of this variant, and he is the reason why it spread more because he was a love machine, apparently (I'm not denying he had concubines but come on). The problem is, the dates they provide are questionable at best. This is because exhumed graves that date back as far as 500 BCE also have this gene variant. If I recall correctly, descendants of Chinggisid royalty lack this gene variant entirely??? This gene variant is commonly found in those who's ancestors were commoners.

In other words, the spread of this gene was most likely from the Mongol army than Chinggis Khan himself!

In addition, this gene must have spread slowly through the common people of the Proto-Mongols, Mongolic people and Turkic/Central Asian population (mixing). This gene was most likely spread by earlier empires, like the Xiongnu, Gokturks etc way before Chinggis was around.

The study is here: (one saying that the gene variant is not from Chinggis himself)

JackMeister wrote an excellent video on this for the YouTube channel Kings and generals! !

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Again, this is me trying to simplify what I've heard and read, sorry if its wrong 😔🐴🏹

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