: Re: Naming non-English folklore creatures I'm working on a novel that involves folklore/mythological creatures from mainly the Norse and Scandinavian myths, but in the world of the novel, there exists

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When I am not sure what to do, to the point it is delaying making a permanent decision, I try to find a way to incorporate the debate to the work itself.

My theory is that if it isn't obvious to me the creator after thinking about it for days–weeks–months, and I still see more than one side as valid, that's an opportunity to insert some worldbuilding and character background. Philosophical and cultural differences help prevent a monoculture, and not every cultural battle is to-the-death. Sometimes it's just cafeteria banter.

As you say your world is multi-cultural, a few characters could have this exact debate within the story.

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