Just what is culture rape?

[Operation Shoestring]

Deoridhe

TatteredAngel

Possibly a dumb question, but I was rereading some of this and realized I haven't seen this addressed in specific:

What about the name of a god or other important theological/mythological figure being used for something else entirely? I'm not talking co-opted for religious aspects, but someone going "gee, this is a neat name, let's use it devoid of context?" Like the Japanese using names like "Shiva" and "Cuchullain" for summonable critters in the Final Fantasy games?

To what level is the name itself something that shouldn't be messed with?

The FF creators actually often reference the deities pretty specifically. Odin even rode Sleipnir (albeit Sleipnir with two legs ripped off) when he showed up.

But shiva... oh, poor poor shiva....  

[Gambling Setzer]

Operation Shoestring

Deoridhe

TatteredAngel

Possibly a dumb question, but I was rereading some of this and realized I haven't seen this addressed in specific:

What about the name of a god or other important theological/mythological figure being used for something else entirely? I'm not talking co-opted for religious aspects, but someone going "gee, this is a neat name, let's use it devoid of context?" Like the Japanese using names like "Shiva" and "Cuchullain" for summonable critters in the Final Fantasy games?

To what level is the name itself something that shouldn't be messed with?

The FF creators actually often reference the deities pretty specifically. Odin even rode Sleipnir (albeit Sleipnir with two legs ripped off) when he showed up.

But shiva... oh, poor poor shiva....

I know, but what can one do? They aren't referencing Shiva as a Hindu deity though in the series. She has become just as much a part of that series as Cid or perhaps even Bahamut.

By the way, Love the signature, including the thread. The M&R teaches much.  

[xSheogorathX]

So after reading this thread I was catching up on my favorite webcomic when two of the strips applied to this very conversation... so I decided to share them with you!



 

[TeaDidikai]

Provoke! rofl


Actually though- as scary as it is, I know lots of Asatru Fluffies. crying  

[EternalHearts]

TeaDidikai

Provoke! rofl


Actually though- as scary as it is, I know lots of Asatru Fluffies. crying

eek You'd think the other Asatru would have eaten or sacrificed them.  

[Deoridhe]

EternalHearts

TeaDidikai

Provoke! rofl


Actually though- as scary as it is, I know lots of Asatru Fluffies. crying

eek You'd think the other Asatru would have eaten or sacrificed them.

crying New laws don't recognize Wergild.  

[TeaDidikai]

EternalHearts

TeaDidikai

Provoke! rofl


Actually though- as scary as it is, I know lots of Asatru Fluffies. crying

eek You'd think the other Asatru would have eaten or sacrificed them.

I keep pushing for sacrifice... no one listens to the non-Asatru interloper. emo  

[Gambling Setzer]

Ahh, I saw that one. I love the Oh My Gods comic.