Have you looked at 1001 Arabian Nights? Loads of fantasy and sci fi in there that might help. Jinn, mermaids, immortal space travellers, I read a fair few of them as a kid and they were cool.
Look up Jinn. While plenty of people get the general “genie” stereotype there’s a lot more to Jinn/Djinn Mythology to be explored that can give inspiration. Such as ones that… tickle you to death… cuz… why not.
The game is fantastic in its own right, and I don’t know if it’s directly related to any Arabic mythos/lore or if it’s just one person’s inspired creation, but there are tons of characters, cultures, gods and elemental powers to check out that are all along the lines of what you’re looking for I think.
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)
I would not say just reading. I think more creativity comes out of sitting blank and in peace, out of boredom. The location can vary, in your room staring at walls, in a dark dingy place, out in nature, staring at horizon and so on.
The OP is asking for inspiration related to a specific culture. Secluded boredom will not help you learn about things to write about a specific culture.
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.
Not an Arab, but perhaps, you should check out Arabian aspect of paganism? So far, I’ve seen characters “bending” sand with their weapon, preferably sword. Or you know, stealthy group of super-human assassins. But all these characters are forced to incorporate South Asian elements.
By any chance, do you know about Hathim Al-Tai of the Tayyi tribe? Then there’s also Sinbad the Sailor. I don’t remember well about his feats, but he’s also a popular character from the Arabic culture.
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.
Check out characters, like for example, the unnamed prince from Prince of Persia. Or Khaleed from Mobile Legends, a wannabe LoL clone. Or Arabic characters from Genshin Impact.
You are not logged in. However you can subscribe from another Fediverse account, for example Lemmy or Mastodon. To do this, paste the following into the search field of your instance: !asklemmy@lemmy.ml
A loosely moderated place to ask open-ended questions
If your post meets the following criteria, it’s welcome here!
Open-ended question
Not offensive: at this point, we do not have the bandwidth to moderate overtly political discussions. Assume best intent and be excellent to each other.
Not regarding using or support for Lemmy: context, see the list of support communities and tools for finding communities below
Not ad nauseam inducing: please make sure it is a question that would be new to most members
Have you read City of Brass? This novel (and the other two in the trilogy) might inspire you.
Have you looked at 1001 Arabian Nights? Loads of fantasy and sci fi in there that might help. Jinn, mermaids, immortal space travellers, I read a fair few of them as a kid and they were cool.
Look up Jinn. While plenty of people get the general “genie” stereotype there’s a lot more to Jinn/Djinn Mythology to be explored that can give inspiration. Such as ones that… tickle you to death… cuz… why not.
OP, you need to check out Path of Achra!
The game is fantastic in its own right, and I don’t know if it’s directly related to any Arabic mythos/lore or if it’s just one person’s inspired creation, but there are tons of characters, cultures, gods and elemental powers to check out that are all along the lines of what you’re looking for I think.
What the fuck?
The best writing inspiration comes from reading!
I recommend the holy Quran.
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)
I would not say just reading. I think more creativity comes out of sitting blank and in peace, out of boredom. The location can vary, in your room staring at walls, in a dark dingy place, out in nature, staring at horizon and so on.
The OP is asking for inspiration related to a specific culture. Secluded boredom will not help you learn about things to write about a specific culture.
Religion was probably born out of solitary confinement. Somebody probably thought of ways to rule masses without law.
Jokes aside, ask creative people if they really get ideas through being closeted bookworms.
You’re completely missing the point of the OP. Reread his post and then reread yours to see how your’s is not helpful to his goals.
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.
and the hadith as well! i only have the six books and the four books but there’s a lot!
lol at our downvotes.
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
I can see who they are, and it’s the Islamophobic new-atheist types that migrated from reddit.
Ramadan defeated Godzilla, with the powers of starvation.
OP, you should probably go read 1001 Arabian Nights.
Yeah I should. Thanks for the recommendation.
Not an Arab, but perhaps, you should check out Arabian aspect of paganism? So far, I’ve seen characters “bending” sand with their weapon, preferably sword. Or you know, stealthy group of super-human assassins. But all these characters are forced to incorporate South Asian elements.
Yeah. Thats why im trying to get some more direct inspiration and not just get the classic Japanese style kind of powers.
Are you confusing South with East?
By any chance, do you know about Hathim Al-Tai of the Tayyi tribe? Then there’s also Sinbad the Sailor. I don’t remember well about his feats, but he’s also a popular character from the Arabic culture.
Can you give example?
I cannot understand what you mean by powers.
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.
Check out characters, like for example, the unnamed prince from Prince of Persia. Or Khaleed from Mobile Legends, a wannabe LoL clone. Or Arabic characters from Genshin Impact.