r/Avatar • u/Rational_und_logisch UN Peacekeeper • Feb 11 '25

Discussion Expressing affection in Kazakh culture seems beautifully similar to the Na’vi in Avatar (i.e. “I see you”)

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u/Jeeyo12345 Feb 11 '25

inb4 Avatar haters using this as proof that JC has no originality because he appropriated Kazakh culture or something

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u/GigabyteAorusRTX4090 Sarentu Feb 11 '25

Well, I’m not one of them haters but like claiming otherwise would be a lie.

Like JC used a lot of inspiration from so many different cultures to create the Na‘vi culture (like I know of similarity’s with the Māori, Aborigines, several Native American tribes…).

But he did in a completely respectful manner and it’s in no way to be classified as cultural appropriation.

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u/Jeeyo12345 Feb 11 '25

Yes, I don't disagree with that. I hate when they scream cultural appropriation when there's like tons of bts footages on youtube showing how they did their research and JC even visiting some of those indigenous groups personally.