I'm not certain that I draw from any one culture more than others. Many myths and legends of many different cultures are really the same story when you get to the heart of it. They are often cultural cautionary tales about how we should behave and how we should live.

Should and would build no bridges.

Has anyone ever told you that you should wear a hat? It would fit the missing eye quite well.' -Kathana to Mat

The Golden Crane flies for Tarmon Gai'don!

A woman's eyes cut deeper than a knife.

Well, I can admire stubbornness in a man. There is little to a man who's too easily biddable.

The men in my family are strong because the women in my family kill and eat the weak ones.