Im looking for some writing inspiration. Im looking for not so known elements of different cultures that would make incredible powers.

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    7 months ago

    Have you read City of Brass? This novel (and the other two in the trilogy) might inspire you.

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      7 months ago

      Any kind of anime like powers inspired by a culture. For example. A bird man with incredible force Sun fueled powers, or a Woman can turn into a Snake, or a silent assasin that confuses their victims with their whistling.

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    7 months ago

    The best writing inspiration comes from reading!

    I recommend the holy Quran.

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      There are also some excellent audiobooks now of the Qu’ran on audible, and torrents. I read a new-ish translation by prof Abdel Haleem, it was very well done.

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        and the hadith as well! i only have the six books and the four books but there’s a lot!

        lol at our downvotes.

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          I can see who they are, and it’s the Islamophobic new-atheist types that migrated from reddit.

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          Tbh they are very easily misinterpreted, I don’t really recommend unless they really have the knowledge to understand them

          They are great if you just want to hear about their(Arabs) general life though

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      Yeah, not its purpose but it’s very good at explaining events, few words but very telling, not to mention the poetic nature of the Arabic language, who hasn’t heard about the people of the cave (Al-kahf)? That chapter also has some beautiful recitations (with English translations)