Talk:The People of the Black Circle

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Cultural references
In para 4/5 of the plot summary there is a link to the Iraqi people thus:

"Soon after, Kerim Shah and a tribe of Irakzais (Iraqis), hired by King Yezdigerd to capture Yasmina, encounter Conan. They join forces to rescue Yasmina, both explaining their private reasons for doing so, and approach the lair of Yimsha. Most of the men are killed in their attempt. However, following Khemsa's advice, Conan succeeds in killing the Black Seers and rescuing Yasmina. As they escape, the two encounter the Turanian army in battle with Conan's tribe of hillmen, who blame him for the death of their captive fellows. Despite their attitude, Conan feels obliged to assist his tribe - but he is also loath to abandon the Devi. His problem is resolved when a Vendhyan army, invading the mountains to rescue their Queen, arrives. Together, Conan with his Afghulis and Yasmina with her cavalry, they defeat the Turanian army. Conan leaves with the hillmen and Yasmine returns to her country."

Based on the context of the story- Afghulistan, Vendhya, Himelians for Afghanistan, India, Himalayas, I think the reference to a tribe of "Irakzais" is far more likely a reference to the Orakzai Pashtun people than to the Iraqi people.

I have altered the link accordingly. Random noter (talk) 17:05, 10 April 2019 (UTC)