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Many Mythologies
Unfortunately, while I fully intend to read this, the hardcopy is out of my reach at the moment, so it won't be happening while it's Book of the Month, but I'm curious about what all the author drew into the book's mythology?
Obviously, vampires are a big thing, but there's also Bronze, which I remember reading is a golem? (I like golems!) But is also metal, which is a nice twist.
I'm very interested in hearing about what else there is, and their interpretation
I expect some spoilers, but would appreciate nothing story-ruining, please
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I love when authors use golems
I am such a sucker for mythology. That's probably one of my favorite things about books like Harry Potter. She really did her homework!
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Yes, the horse was referred to as a golem a few times.Gravy wrote:Was the horse actually referred to as a golem?
I love when authors use golems
I am such a sucker for mythology. That's probably one of my favorite things about books like Harry Potter. She really did her homework!
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That is so cool! A few series I've read have used The Wild Hunt. Very differently, and mostly successfully, though I must admit to favoring one over the othersrovet wrote:Another myth that Garon Whited pulls in is the Wild Hunt. I don't think he ever actually refers to it as such, but its clear it is that that what it is supposed to be. The leader of the hunt refers to himself as Master of the Hunt and is some kind of lesser god.
I love when authors pull from classic mythology
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I'm pretty sure I fell in love with Bronze, the metal steed. Having worked with horses most of my life, I found that I could really relate to such a loyal and reliable mount, and that fact that she was a golem made it that much better.
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And yes, I also admit that Bronze was also one of my favorite characters, and I'm not even big on horses.
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I let out a big laugh when "Bob" got his name.......Jennifer Allsbrook wrote:Most of the different groups have been mentioned in previous posts, but there are goblins, Orks, and Elves and some other larger creatures that make up the army built by "Bob" the elf. There are many types of demons described, several demigods and demigoddesses mentioned. Also, the people living on the plains past East Gate seemed to be modeled after the North American indians and had Shamans if memory serves. There were also ghosts encountered near the end of the book.
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I love good mythology. It can be a lot of fun and make a story more interesting, but it comes with added risk of sounding cliche or needing to reach a certain height. There are a lot of options out there.Bandersnatch wrote:I'm such a sucker for mythology. I really want to read the book now, sounds like a lot of fun.