The Tsliman of Charlemagne is an intriguing historical figure who played a significant role during the reign of Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great. Tsliman, whose real name was Musa, was a highly respected Muslim diplomat from the Abbasid Caliphate, which was one of the most powerful Islamic empires of its time. In the 9th century, during Charlemagne's rule as the King of the Franks and later as the Emperor of the Carolingian Empire, he sought to establish diplomatic relations with various neighboring territories, including the Muslim nations. This strategic move aimed to create alliances, improve trade relationships, and foster cultural exchanges. Charlemagne's interest in establishing relations with the Islamic world led to inviting emissaries and envoys to his court. Among those emissaries was Tsliman, who arrived at the court of Charlemagne around the year 797.
Do humans integrate technology into their bodies? Do they try to select for magical attributes in their offspring? Do magical creatures such as griffins and dragons exist in this world? Is there a demihuman race such as dwarves in this world?
If it was possible to look into the future to see which of experiment works, you wouldn t have to spend money or time to actually do those experiments, and instead could cut directly to production. We ve known for a long time that fossil fuels are a horribly inefficient energy source, for example, but the fossil fuel industry has long been powerful enough to suppress this simple fact.
Among those emissaries was Tsliman, who arrived at the court of Charlemagne around the year 797. Tsliman's mission was to present diplomatic gifts, letters, and messages from the Caliph of Baghdad to Charlemagne. Tsliman's arrival at the Carolingian court was met with great curiosity and wonder.
Do you prefer a Thor with magic ability or advanced tech
I just saw Thor again on Blu-Ray. In the live action movie, Thor's powers come from really advanced technology. I really love the movies portrayal of technology, but I have heard a complaint where the poster says he wanted to see Thor's ability portrayed as a form of magic not tech. He basically said that he wanted Iron Man to be about tech and Thor to be about magic. If anything my problem is Iron Man's failure to weave in the magical aspects of that particular book like Mandarin's rings, which has always been a part of Iron Man universe. Personally I like the mix of magic and tech in Thor. It helped to bridge the magical aspects of the Marvel universe with the technological. Does anyone else like this technological portrayal of Thor and would they prefer to see it incorporated into the comic book universe or should Thor remain exclusively magical.
As i side note, I also liked how the movie even manages to create a connection to the extraterrestrial as well.
12 years ago #2 Edited By cattlebattleuhhhh. Thors abilities were magic
12 years ago #3 Edited By ReVamp@cattlebattle said:
uhhhh. Thors abilities were magic
I haven't seen it but I'd think so.
12 years ago #4 Edited By CodeSaintThor that what humans call tecnology,Asgardians call magic.Understand as you want,but for me I prefer to see the tecnology of the Asgardian from both the comics and the movies as Magitek( http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Magitek ).Also I don't want to see Dr. Strange's magic portrayed as tecnologic in the upcoming movie.
12 years ago #5 Edited By xybernauts@ReVamp said:
@cattlebattle said:
uhhhh. Thors abilities were magic
I haven't seen it but I'd think so.
I guess it's something left up to interpretation. The things is what I saw was really advanced technology. The best example of this is the rainbow bridge which really was some type of wormhole machine . The bed that Odin slept during the Odinsleep looked like a stasis pod , the destroyer looked kinda like a robot , in the scene after Odin rescues Thor and company from the frost giants where Odin strips Thor of his powers, it looked like Odin was able to some type of gestures to command Thor's hammer to fly to him and to command his armor to come off. From what I can gather one could even go so far as to surmise that it's Thor's armor that gives him his superpowers, because after his hammer and his armor was taken from him he was a mere mortal. He was able to be tasered, drugged in the hospital, was almost beat up by a human SHIELD agent, etc. Basically without the armor and hammer and whatever else he had on, he was just a really strong and skilled human being.
@CodeSaint said:
Thor that what humans call tecnology,Asgardians call magic.Understand as you want,but for me I prefer to see the tecnology of the Asgardian from both the comics and the movies as Magitek( http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Magitek ).Also I don't want to see Dr. Strange's magic portrayed as tecnologic in the upcoming movie.
Don't you have that backwards, what Asgardians call technology humans call magic? I really like the idea Magitek too. It's a great idea when portrayed correctly. That's why I wouldn't mind seeing Dr. Strange portrayed in that light, if they can do it right, but I don't see how it would fit into a Dr. Strange movie since Dr. Strange isn't about aliens. Although I don't think the definition for magitek fits with what we see in the Thor movie. According to the website's definition magitek is technology that is powered by magic kinda like the Weasley's flying car from the second Harry Potter movie. In Thor I personally didn't see any real magic, just really advanced tech.
So in a way, some people view Advanced Technology. The same way people view Peak Humans. That's it's a natural part of the world. Doesn't matter how futuristic or out of this world the Tech is. It's still naturally a part of that fictional world. So many people don't think count Advanced Technology as a Magic System.
The presence of a Muslim diplomat in a Christian court was highly unusual at the time and sparked both interest and apprehension. Nonetheless, Charlemagne welcomed Tsliman with honor and respect, recognizing the importance of his visit and the potential benefits it could bring. During his stay at the Carolingian court, Tsliman engaged in discussions with scholars, theologians, and political advisors. This exchange of ideas and information allowed for a better understanding of the Muslim world and its culture, as well as the values and beliefs of the Carolingian Empire. Tsliman's visit also resulted in an exchange of gifts between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Carolingian Empire, symbolizing the forging of diplomatic ties. Moreover, Tsliman's presence at the court of Charlemagne allowed for the acquisition of knowledge about science, mathematics, and other fields of study that were highly developed in the Islamic world at the time. Despite initial hesitations and concerns, Tsliman's visit to the Carolingian court proved to be a turning point in the relationship between the Islamic world and Western Europe. It marked the beginning of a cultural and intellectual exchange that would continue in the centuries to come. In conclusion, the Tsliman of Charlemagne, Musa, played a significant role as a Muslim diplomat during Charlemagne's reign. His visit to the Carolingian court served as a catalyst for cultural and intellectual exchanges between the Islamic world and Western Europe. This historical event highlights the importance of diplomacy and dialogue in bridging cultural divides and fostering understanding between different civilizations..
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1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with "Tsliman of Charlemagne". The story was confusing and hard to follow, with too many characters and subplots that never seemed to connect. The writing style was also quite dry and lacked any sort of emotion or depth. Overall, I found this book to be a difficult read and not enjoyable at all.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - As an avid reader of historical fiction, I was excited to read "Tsliman of Charlemagne". However, I was sorely disappointed. The characters were one-dimensional, and the dialogue felt forced and unrealistic. The pacing was incredibly slow, making it a struggle to get through each chapter. I also found numerous historical inaccuracies that further detracted from my enjoyment of the book. Overall, I would not recommend "Tsliman of Charlemagne" to anyone looking for a well-written and engaging historical fiction novel.
3. James - 2/5 - "Tsliman of Charlemagne" left me feeling underwhelmed. The plot felt disjointed and lacked a clear direction, making it difficult to stay engaged with the story. The author's writing style was overly descriptive, to the point where it felt overwhelming and pulled me out of the narrative. Additionally, the lack of character development made it difficult to form any emotional connection with the protagonist or other characters. Overall, I found "Tsliman of Charlemagne" to be a lackluster and forgettable read.
4. Elizabeth - 2/5 - I was expecting an exciting adventure set during the time of Charlemagne, but "Tsliman of Charlemagne" failed to deliver. The pacing was slow, and the storyline never seemed to gain momentum. The characters were also poorly developed, with many of them being forgettable and uninteresting. The historical aspect of the novel felt superficial, with little attention to detail or accuracy. Overall, I felt let down by "Tsliman of Charlemagne" and would not recommend it to others.