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  1. SpiritOfTheHero

    What country is The Kingdom of Hyrule based on?

    There's definitely a blend of various mythologies and religions in the LoZ universe. Hyrule being The Promised Land would make sense, entrusted to Hylians by the goddess Hylia, but Hylians are also clearly an allegory for Europeans, most likely Keltic peoples. The Gerudos are likely a...
  2. SpiritOfTheHero

    What country is The Kingdom of Hyrule based on?

    That makes sense, but I think in terms of archetypes; the Hylians are without a doubt, based on Europeans whereas the Gerudo are based perhaps on Arabic, Egyptian, or even Hebrew peoples. I think generally, Hyrule Proper where Hyrule Castle, and Castle Town are located as well as the many...
  3. SpiritOfTheHero

    What country is The Kingdom of Hyrule based on?

    So, what country does everyone think Hyrule is supposed to be based on? I don't think it's Oriental as Hylians have Christian like characteristics, The Temple of Time in Ocarina of Time and earlier LoZ games have a Christian theme. The Book of Magic in The Legend of Zelda even has a cross on it...
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