: Re: Is it a bad idea to ground a fantasy world in earthy culture(s)? I am deeply fascinated by Japanese culture and the medieval era; so naturally, when I began the development of my fantasy world

Reading your question brought to mind the writings of Wen Spencer. Her Elfhome books (Tinker, Wolf who Rules) are set in a near future Pittsburgh where her science fiction world is filled with elements of European and Oriental myth. Her Eight million gods showcases an american in Japan discovering that the world she thought she understood is full of magic. This skillful blending of ideas not normally seen to gather is a pleasure to read, but don't believe it is as easy as she makes it look.

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