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Monday
The battle for Mount Hyjal seems like a large reference to Nordic myths as well. The dishonorable dead (scourge) and other unnatural beings(The legion) marched upon the world tree in an attempt to end the world and in a way did, the notable difference was that the defenders were all alive.
Epsecially since the Scourge are undead. There is a dragon that eats at the roots of Yggdrasil named Nidhogg, which means iirc "Corpsebreath"
Post by
Orranis
Oh yeah, I did this on Wowwiki to, but Nekros Skullcrusher has an influence. Nekros is Corpse in Greek, and is the word that Necromancer is derived from, in reference to his Warlock magics.
Post by
HiVolt
Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far.
I just looked through the outline format and realized that it's rather inefficient right now, so instead of adding things straight into the outline, I'm going to list the references that have been made in the second post, and try to format them into an outline later on.
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114918
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Post by
Joemaster240
Something i've noticed is this: Kalimdor was pretty well unknown to much of the sentient races untill recently. Then the races of the eastern kingdoms sent explorers over there. This seems like a refrence to the discovery of america to me.
Post by
Monday
Something i've noticed is this: Kalimdor was pretty well unknown to much of the sentient races untill recently. Then the races of the eastern kingdoms sent explorers over there. This seems like a refrence to the discovery of america to me.
I was thinking this too. Especially with the Tauren and their culture.
Post by
Vaeku
Something i've noticed is this: Kalimdor was pretty well unknown to much of the sentient races untill recently. Then the races of the eastern kingdoms sent explorers over there. This seems like a refrence to the discovery of america to me.
I was thinking this too. Especially with the Tauren and their culture.
That is a good comparison. You also can't forget the point where in both instances, the primitive native people of the land (Native Americans/Quilboar & Centaur) were driven away by the newcomers (Europeans/Orcs, Trolls).
Post by
HiVolt
The list has been updated. Any reference is acceptable. If anyone wants to tackle the similarities to LotR, I welcome it especially... or any other fiction for that matter. Also, anything dealing with specific areas in the game is nice.
Also, we haven't seen much dealing with specific characters. If anyone wants to throw some ideas out there, I would love to see them.
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457614
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Post by
HiVolt
The centaur are originally from Greek mythology, however, the centaur represented in-game greatly resemble the Mongols.
Absolutely, especially in the idea of the First through Fifth Khans. That is the exact number of Khans that ruled the Mongol Empire before its fall, if I'm not mistaken.
Post by
Morec0
The Lich King and the structures in Modern Icecrown are very similar to the Witch King and Sauron's structures from the Lord of the Rings, as is the Lich King's armor similar to Saurons.
The
Dark Riders of Deadwind Pass
are also very much like the Nazgûl from LoTR as well, as both are evil creatures mounted on horseback, seeking an item of great power (the Riders: the Scythe of Elune, the Nazgûl; the One Ring.)
Post by
Orranis
But.
There are lots of different centuar tribes. Not one united. Which is not true to how the Mongols ruled.
Fun Fact : There is no "K" sound in Mongolian so it is Haan not Khan.
Indeed. Actually, the united tribes ruling over many lands reminds me a lot of the Gurubashi and Amani empires pre Night Elves, where they fought the Aquir and very rarely each other.
Post by
HiVolt
But.
There are lots of different centuar tribes. Not one united. Which is not true to how the Mongols ruled.
Fun Fact : There is no "K" sound in Mongolian so it is Haan not Khan.
The thing is, the Mongol Empire essentially split into different tribes/clans after Kublai Khan's reign in 1293(?). Before the Fifth Khan died, there was one clan of centaur, the Maraudine.
Post by
Orranis
Oooh. Didn't know that HiVolt.
Ah thank you.
Okay then, I think that there is a definite similarity with Ancient Greece and The Alliance, in the way that they have various City States that form up to be one country, but are not led by one leader.
((CoS))
Uther: Arthas! This is madness...
Arthas: No Uther... This, is, Lordaeron!
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Patty
((CoS))
Uther: Bolvar! This is madness...
Arthas: No Uther... This, is, Lordaeron!
Bolvar in CoS? o.O
Post by
Orranis
((CoS))
Uther: Bolvar! This is madness...
Arthas: No Uther... This, is, Lordaeron!
Bolvar in CoS? o.O
Sorry. It was originally going to be Bolvar taking the frozen throne, but changed it.
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Monday
Vrykul are obviously patterned after the Vikings.
Trolls to me seem based on the various Southern American nations... Random thought here, but there are 3 big nations (Zul'Drak, Zul'Aman, and Zul'Gurub) and three main Southern American Nations (Maya, Aztec, and Inca), this seems connected to me.
Post by
ArgentSun
Figured I might as well post it for reference and those who haven't read it:
Nordic Northrend
.
Post by
Orranis
Vrykul are obviously patterned after the Vikings.
Trolls to me seem based on the various Southern American nations... Random thought here, but there are 3 big nations (Zul'Drak, Zul'Aman, and Zul'Gurub) and three main Southern American Nations (Maya, Aztec, and Inca), this seems connected to me.
The Trolls to me seem like a weird blend of Hatian/West African Voodooism for religion and a mix of the South American tribes for actual culture.
Post by
Gnub
- The Old Gods is based on the works of H.P.Lovecraft (C'thun -> Cthulhu, Yogg-Saron -> Yog-Sothoth).
- C'thun being in Silithus/Ahn'Qiraj, can possibly be a connection to Lovecraft's novel "Under the Pyramids".
- As these Lovecraftian monsters are described as cosmic beings, somehow explaining
Algalon
's appearance in Ulduar.
-
Dextren Ward
, likely a reference to Lovecraft's novel "The Case of Charles Dexter Ward".
About time we delved a bit into the classics, in my opinion ;)
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