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[GoldenGail3]

You are telling me stuff that I've already know. But Greece is still Johnny-came-late that they created their gods from aspects from the Egyptian pantheon.

What? just.. .What? Their soooo different, I don't even know how you got to this conclusion in the first place. 

[midnight tea]

Then how am I wrong besides the sources are based on books by anthropologists and historians and the books such as Stolen Legacy and They Came Before Columbus? You can always find things out for yourself, and if you believe that I'm wrong then prove me wrong.

 

Actually the ONE book you gave before was the Stolen Legacy, and I've already outlined problems with it. I have the similar reservations about the other book as well. While the link in last post is a hypothesis (you yourself pointed out) made by some random Internet website, which uses several quotations from highly questionable sources ("The Triumph Of African Civilization Over Aryan Barbarism (publication pending)"? ...Wut??)

[GoldenGail3]

Actually the ONE book you gave before was the Stolen Legacy, and I've already outlined problems with it. I have the similar reservations about the other book as well. While the link in last post is a hypothesis (you yourself pointed out) made by some random Internet website, which uses several quotations from highly questionable sources ("The Triumph Of African Civilization Over Aryan Barbarism (publication pending)"? ...Wut??)

Yeah, I know it was a horrible source I used - but there wasn't a really good one though, all the sources were shite but i wasn't interested in writing a essay though. 

[Sifr]

You are telling me stuff that I've already know. But Greece is still Johnny-came-late that they created their gods from aspects from the Egyptian pantheon.

 

Unless we're comparing either to the Elven pantheon, this isn't really relevant to discussion about Solas.

 

Besides, there is no concrete proof that the Greeks based their pantheon on Egypt, as the two cultures and what they represented are vastly different. Unless you can provide anything beyond fringe theories that are not accepted by the mainstream, then that's hardly evidence.

 

Going back to the subject of Blight magic, it's interesting that Solas never answers Blackwall when he asks what the solution to the Blight is that doesn't involve Wardens or killing the Archdemon. What is a better solution?

[The Ascendant]

Greek and Egyptian gods have nothing on the Norse Pantheon.
Wait a minute, is this the theological debate thread?

[TheyCallMeBunny]

Wow, look, there is already a thread discussing possible links between the elves and the Egyptian pantheon: https://forum.biowar...ptian-pantheon/

 

Here is a thought, a novel one I grant you: those interested in continuing discussing a possible or impossible connection between elves and Egyptian gods can continue posting there. I mean, it would be a shame for a perfectly good thread to go to waste! Meanwhile, all the people interested in the important art of Solas' butt-pics can remain here.

 

[GoldenGail3]

Wow, look, there is already a thread discussing possible links between the elves and the Egyptian pantheon: https://forum.biowar...ptian-pantheon/

 

Here is a thought, a novel one I grant you: those interested in continuing discussing a possible or impossible connection between elves and Egyptian gods can continue posting there. I mean, it would be a shame for a perfectly good thread to go to waste! Meanwhile, all the people interested in the important art of Solas' butt-pics can remain here.

 

Ah, Solas. I liked the way he looked in Trepasser the most. 

[TheyCallMeBunny]

Ah, Solas. I liked the way he looked in Trepasser the most. 

 

Ask and you shall receive! Sadly no butt, but I hope this pic will make you equally happy:

 

 

Edit* Switched to a gif because... well, it's obvious, isn't it? *fans herself*

[GoldenGail3]

Ask and you shall receive! Sadly no butt, but I hope this pic will make you equally happy:

 

Pfft, yes, indeed it is. 

[Addictress]

Ah, Solas. I liked the way he looked in Trepasser the most. 

Right, the important topic here. I saw someone complain that they thought his Trespasser thighs were ridiculous. And then I was like, wait. I live in a town that's famous for bicycling culture and I see a lot of professional bicyclists around me all the time - and I used to think their thighs were weird/ridiculous/unattractive.

 

Trespasser changed all that. It changed my perspective definitely. I approve. Highly.

[GoldenGail3]

Right, the important topic here. I saw someone complain that they thought his Trespasser thighs were ridiculous. And then I was like, wait. I live in a town that's famous for bicycling culture and I see a lot of professional bicyclists around me all the time - and I used to think their thighs were weird/ridiculous/unattractive.

 

Trespasser changed all that. It changed my perspective definitely. I approve. Highly.

Lol, indeed so. Although uh... I never really finished my Solas Romance though... 

[IHaveReturned1999]

Actually the ONE book you gave before was the Stolen Legacy, and I've already outlined problems with it. I have the similar reservations about the other book as well. While the link in last post is a hypothesis (you yourself pointed out) made by some random Internet website, which uses several quotations from highly questionable sources ("The Triumph Of African Civilization Over Aryan Barbarism (publication pending)"? ...Wut??)

But it does make sense that it was them who've invaded Ancient Sumeria if it isn't true then why most anthropologists and historians ate coming to the same conclusion. And it does follow the pattern of how great civilizations fell take for example of the Aryans invaded Northern India and it explains why Hinduism have a caste system of light vs dark(the Untouchables) Indian people, The invasion of Egypt and North and Eastern Africa by the Middle East, and lastly the British, Portuguese, French, and Dutch invaded all nations around Africa during 1500's through 1800's. Even in Dragon Age matches of great civilizations created by elves were invaded and conquered by humans after the fall of Arlathan, and become slaves to the Imperium. And stole all knowledge of their magic, culture, and artifacts for their own gain and rewrite history.

[GoldenGail3]

But it does make sense that it was them who've invaded Ancient Sumeria if it isn't true then why most anthropologists and historians ate coming to the same conclusion. And it does follow the pattern of how great civilizations fell take for example of the Aryans invaded Northern India and it explains why Hinduism have a caste system of light vs dark(the Untouchables) Indian people, The invasion of Egypt and North and Eastern Africa by the Middle East, and lastly the British, Portuguese, French, and Dutch invaded all nations around Africa during 1500's through 1800's. Even in Dragon Age matches of great civilizations created by elves were invaded and conquered by humans after the fall of Arlathan, and become slaves to the Imperium. And stole all knowledge of their magic, culture, and artifacts for their own gain and rewrite history.

Do you mind agrueing this on the Tevinter thread, or were you kicked out of that thread, hmm? 

[Sifr]

Ask and you shall receive! Sadly no butt, but I hope this pic will make you equally happy:

 

 

Edit* Switched to a gif because... well, it's obvious, isn't it? *fans herself*

 

Forget Fen'Harel... we're looking at some Fine'Harel  right here.

 

[Addictress]

Lol, indeed so. Although uh... I never really finished my Solas Romance though... 

what

[GoldenGail3]

what

I didn't finish it cause of Origin deleting all of my save to it, so I had to restart it... And I haven't finished it... 

[Addictress]

I didn't finish it cause of Origin deleting all of my save to it, so I had to restart it... And I haven't finished it... 

Well let me take this opportunity to tell you abour our lord and savior - I uploaded Part 5 of my movie finally! This is the best part! It is a Solavellan playthrough and I'm starting it at a specific point in Trespasser in this link: 

[Addictress]

Did CapricornSun post this? Sorry if she did.... it's so AMAZE

 

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[Nimlowyn]

Fine'harel. Hnnnnng.

 

Also am I the only one who gets a bit of a chill that Blackwall's question goes unanswered? If there is anyone we know that would have an answer to stop the Blight, it's Solas. What if...he doesn't know?

[IHaveReturned1999]

Do you mind agrueing this on the Tevinter thread, or were you kicked out of that thread, hmm?

[GoldenGail3]

Just pointing that out to you, lol. 

[GoldenGail3]

Did CapricornSun post this? Sorry if she did.... it's so AMAZE

 

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Oh I love the color of them! 

[IHaveReturned1999]

Just pointing that out to you, lol.

That's very special of you.

[midnight tea]

But it does make sense that it was them who've invaded Ancient Sumeria if it isn't true then why most anthropologists and historians ate coming to the same conclusion. And it does follow the pattern of how great civilizations fell take for example of the Aryans invaded Northern India and 

 

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Dude... what "them"? What "Aryans" are you talking about? The ones from 19th century racist ideology created by Gobineau and later adapted by Nazis?

 

I hate to burst your bubble, but these "Aryans" have never existed, nor have any connection to Indo-Iranians from the past.

 

So don't try and sell me BS that "anthropologists and historians are coming to the same conclusion". Considering that I have keen interest with anthropology and ethnography I'd say that most serious historians and anthropologists would facepalm if they saw the BS you've just written.

 

 

it explains why Hinduism have a caste system of light vs dark(the Untouchables) Indian people, The invasion of Egypt and North and Eastern Africa by the Middle East, and lastly the British, Portuguese, French, and Dutch invaded all nations around Africa during 1500's through 1800's. 

 

 The whole light/dark thing exists even in Japan, which I'd like to point out, has been isolated from everyone else for long centuries. Why do you think Geishas powder their faces pristine white?

 

The whole light-skinned/dark-skinned thing has very prosaic basis. Peasants and commoners usually worked outside - they got exposed to sun and elements and their skinned got tanned, hence darker. Nobles, on the other hand, could afford sitting in their castles and mansions, avoid most manual labor and cover themselves with expensive fabrics - hence their complexion was usually lighter than that of common folk.

 

It's even where the term "blue-blooded" comes from - many European nobles would avoid going outside so much their skin would grow fair to the point of being translucent. That meant that some of the underlying veins were visible, and they'd look like they were blue.

 

Prosaic, and ultimately stupid, but people can be stupid like that. And nobility would usually use any excuse to distinguish themselves from common folk, no matter what culture or country they come from.

 

 

Even in Dragon Age matches of great civilizations created by elves were invaded and conquered by humans after the fall of Arlathan, and become slaves to the Imperium. And stole all knowledge of their magic, culture, and artifacts for their own gain and rewrite history.

 

Hon, you're fooling yourself if you think that elves represent a specific culture, or that DA illustrates much other than humankind's penchant to expand, conquer and write history in favor of winners....

[IHaveReturned1999]

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Dude... what "them"? What "Aryans" are you talking about? The ones from 19th century racist ideology created by Gobineau and later adapted by Nazis?
 
I hate to burst your bubble, but these "Aryans" have never existed, nor have any connection to Indo-Iranians from the past.
 
So don't try and sell me BS that "anthropologists and historians are coming to the same conclusion". Considering that I have keen interest with anthropology and ethnography I'd say that most serious historians and anthropologists would facepalm if they saw the BS you've just written.
 

 
 The whole light/dark thing exists even in Japan, which I'd like to point out, has been isolated from everyone else for long centuries. Why do you think Geishas powder their faces pristine white?
 
The whole light-skinned/dark-skinned thing has very prosaic basis. Peasants and commoners usually worked outside - they got exposed to sun and elements and their skinned got tanned, hence darker. Nobles, on the other hand, could afford sitting in their castles and mansions, avoid most manual labor and cover themselves with expensive fabrics - hence their complexion was usually lighter than that of common folk.
 
It's even where the term "blue-blooded" comes from - many European nobles would avoid going outside so much their skin would grow fair to the point of being translucent. That meant that some of the underlying veins were visible, and they'd look like they were blue.
 
Prosaic, and ultimately stupid, but people can be stupid like that. And nobility would usually use any excuse to distinguish themselves from common folk, no matter what culture or country they come from.
 

 
Hon, you're fooling yourself if you think that elves represent a specific culture, or that DA illustrates much other than humankind's penchant to expand, conquer and write history in favor of winners....

So you think it's all a big coincidence that the writers just stumble across to write about a game that is based on ancient history and rise and fall of civilizations? Come on its pretty obvious that one of the writers studied history, and current issues of the real world today.