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Reflections of the Pokémon Anime, Part 2 (view source)
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tagline=Reflections of Our World: Real-life and Mythological Inspirations | | tagline=Reflections of Our World: Real-life and Mythological Inspirations | | ||
blurb=ImJessieTR and Serge165's discussion of the Pokémon world continues with their second column, discussing the inspiration for many Pokémon. }} | blurb=ImJessieTR and Serge165's discussion of the Pokémon world continues with their second column, discussing the inspiration for many Pokémon. }} | ||
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Occasionally, and it never fails, when one turns to a Pokémon-themed forum, one encounters a thread topic that addresses the reality of Pokémon or their origins from our cultures. One cannot truly appreciate the world we are addressing until we realize that Pokémon are not just fantasy creatures dreamt up for the sake of children; they are modern spins on age-old traditions. These traditions, whether from sacred scriptures, folk songs, vision quests or popular culture, run the risk of being hijacked by those who wish to turn them into weapons of war or of being forgotten in a world secularizing and perhaps sadly forgetting the deep roots of cultural tradition. There are many lessons we can garner from Pokémon, not the least of which is to appreciate our own traditions. | Occasionally, and it never fails, when one turns to a Pokémon-themed forum, one encounters a thread topic that addresses the reality of Pokémon or their origins from our cultures. One cannot truly appreciate the world we are addressing until we realize that Pokémon are not just fantasy creatures dreamt up for the sake of children; they are modern spins on age-old traditions. These traditions, whether from sacred scriptures, folk songs, vision quests or popular culture, run the risk of being hijacked by those who wish to turn them into weapons of war or of being forgotten in a world secularizing and perhaps sadly forgetting the deep roots of cultural tradition. There are many lessons we can garner from Pokémon, not the least of which is to appreciate our own traditions. | ||