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Old October 19th, 2008, 05:56 AM
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Default Re: Orientalism in Dominions

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It's much easier to make monkeys fit to the irrationalized imagery of India than actual humans.
Ah, here you have failed.

The nations needs diversity - its much more interesting to have a nation based around monkeys than nation #44 based around humans - not easier. If there is a fitting myth, why not exploit it - if that myth originates from european demonization or local superstitions (don't all myths stem from someone demonizing something?) or literature just isn't the point and should not be.

But I thank you for your original post + explanations, I actually like to think about where myths originate. You have pointed out something I have not thought about yet, so your post did achieve its goal I guess
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