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Curated by: Ashikai (92 videos)
A somewhat scattered analysis on Rhinedottir, the hidden lore and inspirations in Genshin, plus a little speculation. This video is primarily for context for part five which will attempt to tie all four previous parts of World Structure Theory together. -- TIMESTAMPS -- 0:00 Introduction 1:10 Disclaimer 2:15 Rhinedottir 5:50 Das Rhinegold 7:44 Solomon's Seal 11:15 "Chess" 16:20 Ragnarok 20:45 Aaron and the Ark 29:00 The Primordial 34:54 Outro -- World Structure Theory Playlist -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Nn7s0YiC8gXCQ7Y6KHoFTZIgZw4m8rR -- SOME SOURCES/FURTHER READING -- **Please note: the list below does not reflect my full list of references, but instead a list of some selected references that I think people will actually read if they're interested. If you feel like something is missing, please feel free to ask for more references in the comments!** Schwan's Twitter https://twitter.com/abyssalschwan Breastplate of Aaron + Gems http://www.about-birthstones.com/breastplate_of_aaron.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agate https://geology.com/gemstones/lapis-lazuli/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turquoise https://www.mindat.org/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacinth https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priestly_breastplate#Third_row https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peridot https://geology.com/gemstones/amethyst/ https://www.minerals.net/gemstone/topaz_gemstone.aspx https://www.rockngem.com/minerals-metals-of-the-bible-part-ii/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron Ark of the Covenant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_of_the_Covenant Solomon + Ars Goetia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_of_Solomon Rhinestones + Rhine River + Glassblowing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinestone https://rhinestonesu.com/history-of-rhinestones/ https://shop.rhinestoneguy.com/what-are-rhinestones.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glassblowing https://rknrlvintage.com/blogs/vintage-love-me-tender/hotline-bling-the-story-of-rhinestones http://www.historyofglass.com/glass-history/glass-blowing-history/ Arianrhod http://seekingawen.net/index.php/2017/09/10/three-realms-arianrhod/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arianrhod https://earthandstarryheaven.com/2015/04/08/arianrhod-moon/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_names_for_the_Milky_Way Nyoirin Kanon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanyin https://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/kannon.shtml https://youtu.be/ihmPmyhZlLM Breathing Life https://biblehub.com/genesis/2-7.htm Gnosticism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnosticism https://www.timelessmyths.com/mirrors/gnostic.php The Ring Cycle (Das Rhinegold) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykQ7jc09OAk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgzZ_nLOJJE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByCTeTI3SDg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-XFr76Yho8 Tafl https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tafl_games https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0_O866Alak Ragnarok https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnarök https://norse-mythology.org/tales/ragnarok/ Genshin Wiki **note** The timeline page has most of the references for early Teyvat history cited already. https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Timeline https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Secret_Pirate_Treasure https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Shadows_Amidst_Snowstorms https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Rhinedottir https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Gnosis https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Character_Ascension_Materials https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Spiral_Abyss **note** I can't find the source for calling the spiral abyss a Labyrinth. It's in my notes, but uncited. Leaving this note as a placeholder in the event that I find it.