I’m very new to the reading side and I used to watch anime and games mostly. I was really inspired by the touch and inspirations games normally takes from different cultures and mythology so I wanted a chance to read something similar for once
I’m not very familiar with the reading side except reading a lot of fanfictions so I was looking for some works of fiction that are heavily lore based and have that deep connection to the old culture and practices whether they are a local custom or a religious practice or some history. It would be preferable if it’s a work of fiction rather than real world because I generally like some powers or themes based around customs because I feel that most works are restrained by science and logic in which somethings just don’t work.
For eg- like a ruler of a land or kingdom heavily inspired by a god and his powers or ideals or a custom that is inspired by something like a lion dance and it’s steps taken into a form of attack. They don’t have to be like this but this is the general theme I’m looking for but they don’t have to be specific to a region or mythology. I don’t care where they are taken from as long as it can be researched by me on the internet. But they have to be a fiction that goes into it’s world building. That is my one request and it has to be deeply rooted in that sense.
I am searching or browsing the internet for them but it’s an exhausting endeavour to sort through every recommended thing and read them to find they are either not what I was looking for.
I would be very appreciative if any experienced readers could share some of the works they’ve written or read over the years that you felt are genuinely great to read.
Thank you
by Budget-Arm-866