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Did anyone else catch the religious imagery at the end?

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    CCgirlie

    [1]Dec 2, 2006
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    I know the religion and customs in the Avatar universe are Eastern, but did anyone else think of the Pieta (image of Mary cradling the dead body of Christ) at the end when Katara was holding Aang? He is supposed to save the world, so to me at least this cemented her role as his seragate??mother not his true love.
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    sadist_activst

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    I never would have thought of that.
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    Bandage2

    [3]Dec 2, 2006
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    that was the first thing I thought of, I was totally shocked and my mouth was wide open cause my fav character had been killed in the worst time possible, then I was like, OMG that's Mary and Jesus...

    I think the past few episodes tho, have pretty much proven to me anyhow that Katara is in love with Aang, not sure how aang is after going into the avatar state, if he had to let go, but I think Katara is finally totally into him.

    Edited on 12/02/2006 11:19am
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    wickednessarose

    [4]Dec 3, 2006
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    I TOTALLY THOUGHT OF THE PIETA! I was wondering if I was the only one who thought that. I guess not. XD
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    mellomuse

    [5]Dec 3, 2006
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    CCgirlie wrote:
    I know the religion and customs in the Avatar universe are Eastern, but did anyone else think of the Pieta (image of Mary cradling the dead body of Christ) at the end when Katara was holding Aang? He is supposed to save the world, so to me at least this cemented her role as his seragate??mother not his true love.

    Totally agree.???? See below...

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    doctor_lee

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    CCgirlie wrote:
    I know the religion and customs in the Avatar universe are Eastern, but did anyone else think of the Pieta (image of Mary cradling the dead body of Christ) at the end when Katara was holding Aang? He is supposed to save the world, so to me at least this cemented her role as his seragate??mother not his true love.

    I bet you got this from Wikipedia.
    Or maybe you didn't.
    It says it in the episode trivia by the way...

    Edited on 12/03/2006 9:45pm
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    Shard2005

    [7]Dec 3, 2006
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    This show is full of eastern mysticism. From the chakra points and cosmic energy, to ying-yang, everything being connected, to the spirit world and reincarnation. The western Christian image of Mary and her child is famous, but also used in eastern hindu scenes, as well as even anchient egyptian. So you can't tell for sure. I am a christian myself, and i know what and what not to believe about avatar. I don't know about the scene at the end, it could have just been a coincedence.
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    RoxieFox

    [8]Dec 3, 2006
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    Wow, i never thought of that
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    Serenityblu

    [9]Dec 4, 2006
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    I would have never have gotten that. Any other images?
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    street-dog

    [10]Dec 4, 2006
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    yer it may look the same coz thats how u hold people that are hurt. how else would u hold them?
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    dumbTVnut

    [11]Dec 4, 2006
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    I thought that part where azula zapped him was spoofing of anime were everyone stands idle while their opponent charges up a super mega-attack: just shoot him in mid-power up idiots! Congratulation Azula for beating the anime superpowered melee fight clich??! But sure spoofing chirstianity is good to.
    Edited on 12/04/2006 9:13am
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    loekynr1

    [12]Dec 4, 2006
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    so if i get it right all the thousands of movies and tv-series with people carying someone like that refers to maria hording jesus??
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    tico1125

    [13]Dec 4, 2006
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    mellomuse wrote:

    CCgirlie wrote:
    I know the religion and customs in the Avatar universe are Eastern, but did anyone else think of the Pieta (image of Mary cradling the dead body of Christ) at the end when Katara was holding Aang? He is supposed to save the world, so to me at least this cemented her role as his seragate mother not his true love.

    Totally agree. See below...


    You just sent chills up my spine!!!

    Thanks.
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    dark_aquatus

    [14]Dec 4, 2006
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    loekynr1 wrote:
    so if i get it right all the thousands of movies and tv-series with people carying someone like that refers to maria hording jesus??


    agreed! totally! hahaha
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    windseeker15

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    I noticed it too. Didn't think much of it though, when I saw it I just thought: "That reminds me of that statue...whats it called?"
    Then I got distracted when Iroh came to the rescue.
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    mellomuse

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    dumbTVnut wrote:
    I thought that part where azula zapped him was spoofing of anime were everyone stands idle while their opponent charges up a super mega-attack: just shoot him in mid-power up idiots! Congratulation Azula for beating the anime superpowered melee fight clich??! But sure spoofing chirstianity is good to.

    Oh, and loekynyl...YES, all those 50-zillion movie scenes of the lady holding the dying "sacrificial lamb"??harken back to??the pieta imagery! ??There is religious symbolism everywhere, Christian and otherwise, if you know where to look.?? A lot of it's so deeply ingrained in the culture that??many aren't even aware of the tie-in to religion.

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    Eyes_Only61646

    [17]Dec 4, 2006
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    mellomuse wrote:

    CCgirlie wrote:
    I know the religion and customs in the Avatar universe are Eastern, but did anyone else think of the Pieta (image of Mary cradling the dead body of Christ) at the end when Katara was holding Aang? He is supposed to save the world, so to me at least this cemented her role as his seragate??mother not his true love.

    Totally agree.???? See below...
    ...Whoa...Cool!!
    With all the religious stuff my mom shoves down my throat, you'd think I'd've relized that...
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    galvin9

    [18]Dec 4, 2006
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    street-dog wrote:
    yer it may look the same coz thats how u hold people that are hurt. how else would u hold them?

    upside down with a knife sticking into their chest, duh! so obvious.
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    Eyes_Only61646

    [19]Dec 4, 2006
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    galvin9 wrote:
    street-dog wrote:
    yer it may look the same coz thats how u hold people that are hurt. how else would u hold them?

    upside down with a knife sticking into their chest, duh! so obvious.
    ....I prefer the "Throw them over your shoulder" technique....
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    galvin9

    [20]Dec 4, 2006
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    Eyes_Only61646 wrote:
    galvin9 wrote:
    street-dog wrote:
    yer it may look the same coz thats how u hold people that are hurt. how else would u hold them?

    upside down with a knife sticking into their chest, duh! so obvious.
    ....I prefer the "Throw them over your shoulder" technique....

    what, piggy back style, or like torso on your shoulder?
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