Yay, people on the internet care about me to some extent Thanks
Gaels and Strathclyde may even be getting done - no promises, but there's some revived movement to getting the Gaels done at least. Strathclyde could just be ported straight into Civ VI, as I'm sure it will be able to do something incredibly interesting with districts, though I don't quite know what. Could be a possibility for Civ V if I have nothing better to do over the summer, though.
(Let's not distract from LitE though - looks like they're making a comeback here too, which is fantastic )
Well, a couple of civs do have icons by Jan but we will accept any help gladly
That's completely fine urdnot. The Sassanid focus is a bit of an all-rounder with the Iwan, but it is mostly biased towards culture out of the other yields. And thanks
Alright then. If you could PM me good images to use as reference (specially for the uniques that are harder to find or have more generic names), that would be very appreciated.
Oh, I suppose I'll need the leaderscreens as well if they're done.
I know Urdnot said he will do the Tunisia pedias, but here are pedias for Barbary xebec and the ribat, what do you think?
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Barbary Xebec (Caravel)
A xebec was a type of ship used in the Mediterranean. The name is seemingly derived from Arabic shabbak, meaning a small warship, but the root means a net, implying a fishing boat. It had lateen sails and oars for propulsion. The early xebecs had two masts; the later ones three. The ship had a distinctive hull with a pronounced overhanging bow and stern, and rarely displaced more than 200 tons, making them slightly smaller and with slightly fewer guns than the frigates of the period. The Barbary corsairs of northern Africa favored xebecs. Their ships were built with a narrow floor to achieve a higher speed than their victims, but with a considerable beam in order to enable them to carry an extensive sail-plan. The lateen rig of the xebec allowed the ship to sail close hauled to the wind, which often gave it an advantage in pursuit or escape. The ships carried a crew of 300 to 400 men and mounted perhaps 16 to 40 guns according to size. During peace time, the xebec could be used for transporting merchandise. Spain built its own versions of xebecs in the mid-eighteenth century to fight the Algerian corsairs.
Ribat (Unique Improvement)
A ribat is an Arabic term for a small fortification as built along a frontier during the first years of the Muslim conquest of North Africa to house military volunteers, called the murabitun. These fortifications later served to protect commercial routes, and as centers for isolated Muslim communities. The word ribat in its abstract refers to voluntary defense of Islam, hence the ribats being used to house those who fought to defend Islam in jihad. The ribat could be considered an early source for the Sufi mystic brotherhoods, being the homes to religious teachers. Most ribats had a similar architectural appearance, consisting of a surrounding wall with an entrance, living rooms, storehouses for provisions, a watch tower used to signal in the case of an invasion, four to eight towers, and a mosque in the larger ones.
I know Urdnot said he will do the Tunisia pedias, but here are pedias for Barbary xebec and the ribat, what do you think?
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Barbary Xebec (Caravel)
A xebec was a type of ship used in the Mediterranean. The name is seemingly derived from Arabic shabbak, meaning a small warship, but the root means a net, implying a fishing boat. It had lateen sails and oars for propulsion. The early xebecs had two masts; the later ones three. The ship had a distinctive hull with a pronounced overhanging bow and stern, and rarely displaced more than 200 tons, making them slightly smaller and with slightly fewer guns than the frigates of the period. The Barbary corsairs of northern Africa favored xebecs. Their ships were built with a narrow floor to achieve a higher speed than their victims, but with a considerable beam in order to enable them to carry an extensive sail-plan. The lateen rig of the xebec allowed the ship to sail close hauled to the wind, which often gave it an advantage in pursuit or escape. The ships carried a crew of 300 to 400 men and mounted perhaps 16 to 40 guns according to size. During peace time, the xebec could be used for transporting merchandise. Spain built its own versions of xebecs in the mid-eighteenth century to fight the Algerian corsairs.
Ribat (Unique Improvement)
A ribat is an Arabic term for a small fortification as built along a frontier during the first years of the Muslim conquest of North Africa to house military volunteers, called the murabitun. These fortifications later served to protect commercial routes, and as centers for isolated Muslim communities. The word ribat in its abstract refers to voluntary defense of Islam, hence the ribats being used to house those who fought to defend Islam in jihad. The ribat could be considered an early source for the Sufi mystic brotherhoods, being the homes to religious teachers. Most ribats had a similar architectural appearance, consisting of a surrounding wall with an entrance, living rooms, storehouses for provisions, a watch tower used to signal in the case of an invasion, four to eight towers, and a mosque in the larger ones.
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Ribat (Unique Improvement)
A ribat is an Arabic term for a small fortification as built along a frontier during the first years of the Muslim conquest of North Africa to house military volunteers, called the murabitun. These fortifications later served to protect commercial routes, and as centers for isolated Muslim communities. The word ribat in its abstract refers to voluntary defense of Islam, hence the ribats being used to house those who fought to defend Islam in jihad. The ribat could be considered an early source for the Sufi mystic brotherhoods, being the homes to religious teachers. Most ribats had a similar architectural appearance, consisting of a surrounding wall with an entrance, living rooms, storehouses for provisions, a watch tower used to signal in the case of an invasion, four to eight towers, and a mosque in the larger ones."
That name is almost identical to my Sogdian civ's UI so you might want to find a different name. (well, it is essentially the same word, both are arabic words for fortifications)
That name is almost identical to my Sogdian civ's UI so you might want to find a different name. (well, it is essentially the same word, both are arabic words for fortifications)
I think Tunisia has more claim to the name than Sogdiana, since the former is Arabic and the latter is Iranic (even though I think the word has been borrowed into Persian).
Pretty sure that LITE's Homeric Troy originally was designed with a UA that revolved around stealing the Great People of civs that you are trading with. There was also talk of some interesting abilities for the Hero but I've no idea if they are still part of the design or were even codable.
I'm pretty sure the UA was posted here in it's entirety - can't recall if the same can be said for the other uniques though, sorry.
On that note - I cannot wait to see what is written for the Hero pedia, and if the plan to have a cool/silly modern version of the unit goes ahead.
Huihui Pao (Trebuchet)
In 1268, the Mongols laid siege to the Chinese cities of Fancheng and Xiangyang. Unable to capture the cities, the Mongol army brought in two Persian engineers who built hinged counterweight trebuchets. These engines were called by the Chinese historians, Huihui Pao (huihui meaning Muslim) or Xiangyang Pao (referring to the battle in which the Chinese first encountered them). The Chinese, inventors of the traction trebuchet, now faced Muslim-designed counterweight trebuchets in the Mongol army. They responded by constructing their own.
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Iwan (Unique improvement)
An iwan is a rectangular hall or space, usually vaulted, walled on three sides, with one end entirely open. The former gateway to the iwan is called pishtaq, which is usually decorated with calligraphy bands, glazed tilework, and geometric designs. Iwans are most commonly associated with Islamic architecture. However, the form was invented much earlier during the 3rd century AD by the Parthians. Their successors, the Sassanids, also favored the iwan, adopting it into much of their architecture. The Parthian iwans primary function was as a room itself. In contrast, the Sassanid iwan served as a grand entranceway to a larger, more elegant space which was usually domed. The iwans were often elaborately decorated with inscriptions and sculpted reliefs, including hunting scenes, vegetal motifs, abstract geometric patterns, and animal scenes. The reliefs style showed a blend of influences, including other Near Eastern cultures, Roman, and Byzantine decorative traditions. The most famous example of a Sassanid iwan is the Taq-I Kisra, a remnant of the capital of Ctesiphon. The arched iwan hall, was about 37 meters high, 26 meters across, and 50 meters long.
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Savaran (Knight)
The Savaran were Persian military units, a division of cavalry during the Sassanid period. They ranged from light cavalry such as horse archers to heavy cavalry such as cataphracts. Each Savaran unit would have had its own Drafsh (banner). On these would have often included mythological creatures and animals. Membership in such units was generally reserved for individuals of noble Asavaran ancestry. They were led by the Asvaran Sardar, high ranking officers who were only answerable to the Eran-Spahbad (Commander in Chief) and the Shahanshah himself. The post would be held by a member of the Mihran-Pahlav family. Parts of the Savaran division were high-ranking, including the Pushtigban body guards, a super heavy shock cavalry, who were the royal guards of the Shah. In the early period, the Savaran would have worn a scale armor cuirass with long sleeves and chaps covered in scale armor or, less often, plated mail. Their helmets were of the Spangenhelm type, made of felt and hardened leather. The horses would have had armored chests and heads, consisting of an apron and headpiece, or a total body protection consisting of five separate pieces, made from either boiled leather or scale armor. Some Savaran units, such as mercenaries, may have worn little to no armor at all, allowing them to be more swift, silent, and mobile. The cavalry was armed with a variety of weapons, including maces, lances, swords, axes, and even darts and bows.
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Sang-O-class submarine (Submarine)
The Sang-O class submarines are North Koreas largest indigenously built submarines. A single unit was captured by South Korea after it ran aground on September 18, 1996 during the 1996 Gangneung submarine infiltration incident. In March 2011, it was reported that a new version of the Sang-O class had been deployed. The decision to develop a larger, improved version of the Sang-O came earlier in the late 1990s or early 2000s. The Sang-O II has an approximate length of 39 to 40 metres and a corresponding surface displacement of approximately 300 to 340 tons. This increase in length and internal volume suggests an increase in tn the operational range of the submarine and troop/equipment carrying capabilities. Top speed is also reported to be higher in the new model.
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Worker-Peasant red guard (Infantry)
The Worker-Peasant Red Guards is a paramilitary force in North Korea. It is the largest civil defense force in the DPRK with an estimated 2007 strength of approximately 3.5 million. It was established in January 14, 1959 by Kim Il-Sung and is not only under the National Defense Commission and Ministry of Peoples Armed Forces control, but is also attached to the Workers Party of Korea under its Military Affairs Department. The militia is organized on a provincial/town/city/village level, and structured on a brigade, battalion, company, and platoon basis. The militia maintains infantry small arms, with some mortars, field guins and anti-aircraft guns, and even modernized older equipment such as multiple rocket launchers like the BM-13 and older Ural D-62 motocycles.
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Juche(Religion)
Juche, usually translated as self-reliance, is the official political ideology of North Korea, described by the regime as Kim Il-Sungs original, brilliant, and revolutionary contribution to national and international thought. The idea states that an individual is the master of his destiny, and that the North Korean masses are to act as the masters of the revolution and construction. Kim Il-Sung developed the ideology, originally viewed as a variant of Marxism-Leninism, to become distinctly Korean in character, breaking ranks with the deterministic and materialist ideas of Marxism-Leninism and strongly emphasizing the individual, the nation state and its sovereignty. The Juche ideology has been criticized by scholars and observers as a mechanism for sustaining the dictatorial rule of the North Korean regime, justifying the countrys heavy-handed isolationism. Juche has been compared to Christianity due to the observable familiarities in their doctrines, rituals, and religious practices, and community organization. It has also been compared to pre-existing religions in Korea, notably neo-Confucianism and Korean shamanism. The ideology has been examined in several academic studies as a national and indigenous religious movement rather than solely a politicial philosophy for the following features: presence of a sacred leader, rituals, and familism. The role of a Great Leader is essential for the popular masses to succeed in their revolutionary movement. Former leader Kim Il-Sung has become the supreme deity for the people. Examples of rituals include the Arirang Festival, a gymnastics and artistic festival held in the Rungnado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang. Kim Il-Sung is the father figure and the North Korean people his children, hence the presence of familism.
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High Priest (Great Prophet)
The High Priest of Amun or First Prophet of Amun was the highest-ranking priest in the priesthood of the ancient Egyptian god Amun. The first high priests appeared in the New Kingdom, at the beginning of the 18th Dynasty. They rose in power through significant tributes to the god Amun by rulers such as Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. The Amun priesthood in Thebes had four high-ranking priests. The power of the Amun priesthood was temporarily curtailed during the Amarna period. Akhenaten had the name of Amun removed from monuments during his reign. Amuns prominence among the cults was restored after Akhenatens death. The High Priest of Amun in Thebes was appointed by the King. It was not uncommon for the position to be held by dignitaries who hoeld additional posts in the pharaohs administration. During the 21st dynasty, the High Priests were of such power and influence that they were effectively the rulers of Upper Egypt from 1080 to c. 943 BC. Afterwards, their influence declined.
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Mortuary (Temple)
Mortuary temples were temples that were erected adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, royal tombs in ancient Egypt. They were designed to commemorate the reign of the Pharaoh by whom they were constructed, as well as for use by the Pharaohs cult after death. The Egyptians called the mortuary temples mansions of millions of years. The first mortuary temple was built for Amenhotep I of the 18th dynasty. At Deir e-Bahari, Hatshepsut built her temple besides that of Mentuhotep II. Amenhotep IIIs temple included what became known as the Colossi of Memnon. Later rulers of the 18th Dynasty either failed to build theirs. In the case of Tutankhamun, Ay and Horemheb, their construction was not completed. Ramesses II constructed his own temple, now called the Ramesseum.
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Matagi Archer
The Matagi are traditional winter hunters of the Tohoku region of northern Japan, most famously today in the Shirakami-Sanchi forest between Akita and Aomori. They hunt deer and bear, and their culture has much in common with the bear cult of the Ainu. They live in small hamlets of the mountain beech forests of Tohoku and engage in agriculture during the planting and harvest season. In the winter and early spring, they form hunting bands that spend weeks at a time in the forest. With the introduction of guns in the 20th century, the need for group hunting for bear has diminished, leading to a decline in Matagi culture. Attested since the Medieval period, the Matagi have now come into conflict with environmentalists now that the forest has been partly cleared. Their specialized hunting vocabulary contains Ainu words. Indeed, the word matagi itself may be of Ainu origin, from matangi or matangitono man of winter, hunter.
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Heper Set Granary
A heper set is or was a cage for young bears used by the Ainu people. These bears were to be used in a ritual called the Iomante. The cub was fed human food from a carved wooden platter. When the cub reaches 2-3 years of age, the cub was taken to the alter and then sacrificed. The villagers will shoot it with both normal and ceremonial arrows, make offereings, dance, and pour wine on top of the cub corpse. The words of sending off for the bear god are then recited. This festivity lasts for three days and three nights to properly return the bear god to his home.
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5.The Bear resource
The Ainu people call the bear kamui in their language, which translates to mean god. The bear is the head of the gods. They willingly and thankfully ate the bear as they believed that the disguise (the flesh and fur) of any god was a gift to the home that the god chose to visit. To return a god back to his country, the people would sacrifice and eat the animal, sending the gods spirit away with civility. This ritual is called Omante. For a bear cub, a different ritural called Iomante was performed. The cub was fed human food from a carved wooden platter. When the cub reaches 2-3 years of age, the cub was taken to the alter and then sacrificed. The villagers will shoot it with both normal and ceremonial arrows, make offereings, dance, and pour wine on top of the cub corpse. The words of sending off for the bear god are then recited. This festivity lasts for three days and three nights to properly return the bear god to his home.
Huihui Pao (Trebuchet)
In 1268, the Mongols laid siege to the Chinese cities of Fancheng and Xiangyang. Unable to capture the cities, the Mongol army brought in two Persian engineers who built hinged counterweight trebuchets. These engines were called by the Chinese historians, Huihui Pao (huihui meaning Muslim) or Xiangyang Pao (referring to the battle in which the Chinese first encountered them). The Chinese, inventors of the traction trebuchet, now faced Muslim-designed counterweight trebuchets in the Mongol army. They responded by constructing their own.
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Iwan (Unique improvement)
An iwan is a rectangular hall or space, usually vaulted, walled on three sides, with one end entirely open. The former gateway to the iwan is called pishtaq, which is usually decorated with calligraphy bands, glazed tilework, and geometric designs. Iwans are most commonly associated with Islamic architecture. However, the form was invented much earlier during the 3rd century AD by the Parthians. Their successors, the Sassanids, also favored the iwan, adopting it into much of their architecture. The Parthian iwans primary function was as a room itself. In contrast, the Sassanid iwan served as a grand entranceway to a larger, more elegant space which was usually domed. The iwans were often elaborately decorated with inscriptions and sculpted reliefs, including hunting scenes, vegetal motifs, abstract geometric patterns, and animal scenes. The reliefs style showed a blend of influences, including other Near Eastern cultures, Roman, and Byzantine decorative traditions. The most famous example of a Sassanid iwan is the Taq-I Kisra, a remnant of the capital of Ctesiphon. The arched iwan hall, was about 37 meters high, 26 meters across, and 50 meters long.
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Savaran (Knight)
The Savaran were Persian military units, a division of cavalry during the Sassanid period. They ranged from light cavalry such as horse archers to heavy cavalry such as cataphracts. Each Savaran unit would have had its own Drafsh (banner). On these would have often included mythological creatures and animals. Membership in such units was generally reserved for individuals of noble Asavaran ancestry. They were led by the Asvaran Sardar, high ranking officers who were only answerable to the Eran-Spahbad (Commander in Chief) and the Shahanshah himself. The post would be held by a member of the Mihran-Pahlav family. Parts of the Savaran division were high-ranking, including the Pushtigban body guards, a super heavy shock cavalry, who were the royal guards of the Shah. In the early period, the Savaran would have worn a scale armor cuirass with long sleeves and chaps covered in scale armor or, less often, plated mail. Their helmets were of the Spangenhelm type, made of felt and hardened leather. The horses would have had armored chests and heads, consisting of an apron and headpiece, or a total body protection consisting of five separate pieces, made from either boiled leather or scale armor. Some Savaran units, such as mercenaries, may have worn little to no armor at all, allowing them to be more swift, silent, and mobile. The cavalry was armed with a variety of weapons, including maces, lances, swords, axes, and even darts and bows.
Spoiler:
Sang-O-class submarine (Submarine)
The Sang-O class submarines are North Koreas largest indigenously built submarines. A single unit was captured by South Korea after it ran aground on September 18, 1996 during the 1996 Gangneung submarine infiltration incident. In March 2011, it was reported that a new version of the Sang-O class had been deployed. The decision to develop a larger, improved version of the Sang-O came earlier in the late 1990s or early 2000s. The Sang-O II has an approximate length of 39 to 40 metres and a corresponding surface displacement of approximately 300 to 340 tons. This increase in length and internal volume suggests an increase in tn the operational range of the submarine and troop/equipment carrying capabilities. Top speed is also reported to be higher in the new model.
Spoiler:
Worker-Peasant red guard (Infantry)
The Worker-Peasant Red Guards is a paramilitary force in North Korea. It is the largest civil defense force in the DPRK with an estimated 2007 strength of approximately 3.5 million. It was established in January 14, 1959 by Kim Il-Sung and is not only under the National Defense Commission and Ministry of Peoples Armed Forces control, but is also attached to the Workers Party of Korea under its Military Affairs Department. The militia is organized on a provincial/town/city/village level, and structured on a brigade, battalion, company, and platoon basis. The militia maintains infantry small arms, with some mortars, field guins and anti-aircraft guns, and even modernized older equipment such as multiple rocket launchers like the BM-13 and older Ural D-62 motocycles.
Spoiler:
Juche(Religion)
Juche, usually translated as self-reliance, is the official political ideology of North Korea, described by the regime as Kim Il-Sungs original, brilliant, and revolutionary contribution to national and international thought. The idea states that an individual is the master of his destiny, and that the North Korean masses are to act as the masters of the revolution and construction. Kim Il-Sung developed the ideology, originally viewed as a variant of Marxism-Leninism, to become distinctly Korean in character, breaking ranks with the deterministic and materialist ideas of Marxism-Leninism and strongly emphasizing the individual, the nation state and its sovereignty. The Juche ideology has been criticized by scholars and observers as a mechanism for sustaining the dictatorial rule of the North Korean regime, justifying the countrys heavy-handed isolationism. Juche has been compared to Christianity due to the observable familiarities in their doctrines, rituals, and religious practices, and community organization. It has also been compared to pre-existing religions in Korea, notably neo-Confucianism and Korean shamanism. The ideology has been examined in several academic studies as a national and indigenous religious movement rather than solely a politicial philosophy for the following features: presence of a sacred leader, rituals, and familism. The role of a Great Leader is essential for the popular masses to succeed in their revolutionary movement. Former leader Kim Il-Sung has become the supreme deity for the people. Examples of rituals include the Arirang Festival, a gymnastics and artistic festival held in the Rungnado May Day Stadium in Pyongyang. Kim Il-Sung is the father figure and the North Korean people his children, hence the presence of familism.
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High Priest (Great Prophet)
The High Priest of Amun or First Prophet of Amun was the highest-ranking priest in the priesthood of the ancient Egyptian god Amun. The first high priests appeared in the New Kingdom, at the beginning of the 18th Dynasty. They rose in power through significant tributes to the god Amun by rulers such as Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. The Amun priesthood in Thebes had four high-ranking priests. The power of the Amun priesthood was temporarily curtailed during the Amarna period. Akhenaten had the name of Amun removed from monuments during his reign. Amuns prominence among the cults was restored after Akhenatens death. The High Priest of Amun in Thebes was appointed by the King. It was not uncommon for the position to be held by dignitaries who hoeld additional posts in the pharaohs administration. During the 21st dynasty, the High Priests were of such power and influence that they were effectively the rulers of Upper Egypt from 1080 to c. 943 BC. Afterwards, their influence declined.
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Mortuary (Temple)
Mortuary temples were temples that were erected adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, royal tombs in ancient Egypt. They were designed to commemorate the reign of the Pharaoh by whom they were constructed, as well as for use by the Pharaohs cult after death. The Egyptians called the mortuary temples mansions of millions of years. The first mortuary temple was built for Amenhotep I of the 18th dynasty. At Deir e-Bahari, Hatshepsut built her temple besides that of Mentuhotep II. Amenhotep IIIs temple included what became known as the Colossi of Memnon. Later rulers of the 18th Dynasty either failed to build theirs. In the case of Tutankhamun, Ay and Horemheb, their construction was not completed. Ramesses II constructed his own temple, now called the Ramesseum.
Spoiler:
Matagi Archer
The Matagi are traditional winter hunters of the Tohoku region of northern Japan, most famously today in the Shirakami-Sanchi forest between Akita and Aomori. They hunt deer and bear, and their culture has much in common with the bear cult of the Ainu. They live in small hamlets of the mountain beech forests of Tohoku and engage in agriculture during the planting and harvest season. In the winter and early spring, they form hunting bands that spend weeks at a time in the forest. With the introduction of guns in the 20th century, the need for group hunting for bear has diminished, leading to a decline in Matagi culture. Attested since the Medieval period, the Matagi have now come into conflict with environmentalists now that the forest has been partly cleared. Their specialized hunting vocabulary contains Ainu words. Indeed, the word matagi itself may be of Ainu origin, from matangi or matangitono man of winter, hunter.
Spoiler:
Heper Set Granary
A heper set is or was a cage for young bears used by the Ainu people. These bears were to be used in a ritual called the Iomante. The cub was fed human food from a carved wooden platter. When the cub reaches 2-3 years of age, the cub was taken to the alter and then sacrificed. The villagers will shoot it with both normal and ceremonial arrows, make offereings, dance, and pour wine on top of the cub corpse. The words of sending off for the bear god are then recited. This festivity lasts for three days and three nights to properly return the bear god to his home.
Spoiler:
5.The Bear resource
The Ainu people call the bear kamui in their language, which translates to mean god. The bear is the head of the gods. They willingly and thankfully ate the bear as they believed that the disguise (the flesh and fur) of any god was a gift to the home that the god chose to visit. To return a god back to his country, the people would sacrifice and eat the animal, sending the gods spirit away with civility. This ritual is called Omante. For a bear cub, a different ritual called Iomante was performed. The cub was fed human food from a carved wooden platter. When the cub reaches 2-3 years of age, the cub was taken to the alter and then sacrificed. The villagers will shoot it with both normal and ceremonial arrows, make offereings, dance, and pour wine on top of the cub corpse. The words of sending off for the bear god are then recited. This festivity lasts for three days and three nights to properly return the bear god to his home.
Looks like even after both Regalman and I flagged the plagiarized mod nothing has happened.
Seriously, if they don't get their act together I am not buying Civ6, other people's and my work got stolen, our complaints are being ignored and we are being insulted verbally; and yet Firaxis does nothing.
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