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Spot on representation of the original myth and its meaning. Not cashing in on brand names. Just making good art that happens to contain a native american myth. This is what art looks like when it comes from respectful engagement with a culture on its own terms, while also creating something new.
This comic takes place in an original fantasy setting, so it's not literally a... that thing, but thematically this is definitely one of those.
Not cashing in on brand names.
What is this in reference to?
it's not literally a... that thing
Can someone tell me what it is, please?
It's not good to talk about this openly because you can attract its attention by saying its name. But there's an Algonquian spirit matching the monster in the comic. You can probably find it by googling "Algonquian myth hungry spirit". The way white fiction writers have appropriated it as a symbol of "evil native american culture" is disgusting. This is a much better example that doesn't use the monster as a cheap exoticised gimmick.
I've heard Red talk about Aurora a lot on her YouTube and podcast but I've never read any of it. Seems like you hold it in high regard, would you recommend it?
It's so pretty and the characters are all very likeable. You've got the traumatized himbo, the self-loathing floofball, Mister Hubris.... it's great!