tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post293321428424071613..comments2024-01-14T15:52:43.644-05:00Comments on The Thirteenth Depository - A Wheel of Time Blog: Character Parallels : TuonDominichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17610557134981958201noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-80674697825983776162023-09-18T06:00:21.349-04:002023-09-18T06:00:21.349-04:00Just i small fact error.
Odin was not husband to F...Just i small fact error.<br />Odin was not husband to Freya. Odins only wife was Frigg.<br />He did however "run around" alot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-65297491578726506782011-07-19T23:16:36.096-04:002011-07-19T23:16:36.096-04:00One more possible parallel, Ixchel or Ix Chel is t...One more possible parallel, Ixchel or Ix Chel is the 16th-century name of the aged jaguar goddess of the ancient Maya culture. She is sometimes associated with the moon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-866865169757528792011-07-19T23:12:28.978-04:002011-07-19T23:12:28.978-04:00In the K'iche mythology of the Maya, there was...In the K'iche mythology of the Maya, there was goddess named Awilix who was the goddess of the moon, the queen of the night. She was associated with the Underworld.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-51649374717918220922011-07-19T22:57:51.598-04:002011-07-19T22:57:51.598-04:00Maui, a parallel for Mat, had a wife named Hina (o...Maui, a parallel for Mat, had a wife named Hina (or Ina) who is associated with the moon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-86125454450678605722011-07-19T01:24:37.565-04:002011-07-19T01:24:37.565-04:00In regards to the goddess Bast in the Sekhmet sect...In regards to the goddess Bast in the Sekhmet section, "Bast was a goddess of the sun throughout most of Ancient Egyptian history, but later when she was changed into a cat goddess rather than a lioness, she was changed to a goddess of the moon by Greeks occupying Ancient Egypt toward the end of its civilization." Here I'm merely pointing out that Bast has connections to the moon just like Tuon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-38366515001777243782010-12-20T23:08:13.481-05:002010-12-20T23:08:13.481-05:00A few more comments about the Seanchan's paral...A few more comments about the Seanchan's parallel to imperial China.<br /><br />Princes are born with one name but when and if they become emperor, they will take on a new name. For example, the Qing emperor Qianlong was actually born Hongli but adopted the name "Qianlong" upon ascension to the throne. No one is supposed to address the Emperor by his old name after his ascension, except in private by such people as the Emperor's mother, even then usually only in rare circumstances.<br /><br />All are supposed to kneel before the Chinese emperor unless given leave to rise. The standard greeting for the emperor, especially from commoners, is literally translated as "may the emperor live thousands and thousands of years" which is virtually similar to the Seanchan's "may the Empress live forever".<br /><br />How Tuon handled Beslan and Altara was similar to how some of the more successful Chinese emperors treated neighboring realms. For example, Qianlong allowed the Tibetan ruler control over his own realm, as long as he submits to Qing sovereignty, gives tributes to the Emperor, and allows that the Emperor supersedes his rank. In return, Qing troops protected his realm and brought about stability.<br /><br />Ladies of the imperial Chinese court, especially during the Qing dynasty, all leave their fingernails extremely long and lacquered. Men under Qing rule are all required to shave the front half of their head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com