Is this appropriation?
So long story short, I am working on a short comic about Yara, a figure from Brazilian indigenous mythology.
I am not indigenous nor Brazilian, but I have great appreciation for this folklore.
I have been doing a lot of research about the Tupi people (one of the largest groups of indigenous peoples in Brazil where this mythology originated) so I can represent it as accurately, authentically and respectfully as possible without falling into clichés or misconceptions.
However, is this alright? Even tho it's coming from a place of respect and appreciation, maybe it's not my story to tell?
What do you guys think?
u/PlayDifficult2487 — 2 days ago