trenchdragon
Senior Member
So after learning about Kabuki's origins as being inspired from Japanese Kabuki theatre, I thought I'd make my second town a theatre themed town, given I have a fascination with the history of the performing arts and I am into drama myself. Here are the villagers I have so far;
Diana, Julian - Greek theatre
Diana is the Roman goddess of the hunt, but is also recognized in Greece as Artemis. I thought that since she's based off a goddess and the greeks were very spiritual and religious with their many gods, she would be fitting. Julian is named after Julius who is related to the Roman god Venus, whose counterpart is the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Greeks also have very rich mythology, and while unicorns weren't greek (pegasi were) they believed they existed.
Ankha, Clay - African theatre
Ancient Egyptians used to perform rituals known as passion plays and retold the story of the god Osiris (the part mummy god) during festivals for years. Ankha would obviously be fitting for this. In Africa, primarily in Nigeria, the Yoruba tribe would perform plays and and masquerades to communicate with their ancestors. Since Clay is Jomon/African themed, this would also be fitting.
Kabuki, Genji - Japanese theatre
Kabuki was my inspiration for this town! He is based on a style of Japanese theatre of the same name known as Kabuki. It involves intricate makeup, costumes, music and dance, all while telling extravagant stories. It is still well recognized globally today and some movies and t.v shows still borrow elements from it. Genji is based on a Japanese story and also (according to some) the world's first novel known as 'The Tale of Genji.
Olivia, O?hare - Broadway theatre
Olivia just looks so sassy and posh, and I can see her in a production like Anything Goes and Kinky Boots. The snooty personality also fits this well. O'hare, need I say more? The hat has broadway written all over it. Just need to get him in a tux. (I was considering Olaf but I'm not too keen on him)
Rory, Sterling - Shakespearian theatre
Lions were a big symbol of power and regality in Elizabethan England, the era when Shakespeare lived. Rory is also an English name, so he would be one of the more fitting lions. Sterling is based on a knight, and since Shakespearian plays were often in a medieval setting much like the time, than I thought he would fit.
So what do you think? If you feel a villager is out of place on the list let me know and feel free to offer other suggestions!
Diana, Julian - Greek theatre
Diana is the Roman goddess of the hunt, but is also recognized in Greece as Artemis. I thought that since she's based off a goddess and the greeks were very spiritual and religious with their many gods, she would be fitting. Julian is named after Julius who is related to the Roman god Venus, whose counterpart is the Greek goddess Aphrodite. Greeks also have very rich mythology, and while unicorns weren't greek (pegasi were) they believed they existed.
Ankha, Clay - African theatre
Ancient Egyptians used to perform rituals known as passion plays and retold the story of the god Osiris (the part mummy god) during festivals for years. Ankha would obviously be fitting for this. In Africa, primarily in Nigeria, the Yoruba tribe would perform plays and and masquerades to communicate with their ancestors. Since Clay is Jomon/African themed, this would also be fitting.
Kabuki, Genji - Japanese theatre
Kabuki was my inspiration for this town! He is based on a style of Japanese theatre of the same name known as Kabuki. It involves intricate makeup, costumes, music and dance, all while telling extravagant stories. It is still well recognized globally today and some movies and t.v shows still borrow elements from it. Genji is based on a Japanese story and also (according to some) the world's first novel known as 'The Tale of Genji.
Olivia, O?hare - Broadway theatre
Olivia just looks so sassy and posh, and I can see her in a production like Anything Goes and Kinky Boots. The snooty personality also fits this well. O'hare, need I say more? The hat has broadway written all over it. Just need to get him in a tux. (I was considering Olaf but I'm not too keen on him)
Rory, Sterling - Shakespearian theatre
Lions were a big symbol of power and regality in Elizabethan England, the era when Shakespeare lived. Rory is also an English name, so he would be one of the more fitting lions. Sterling is based on a knight, and since Shakespearian plays were often in a medieval setting much like the time, than I thought he would fit.
So what do you think? If you feel a villager is out of place on the list let me know and feel free to offer other suggestions!
