My mind was blown today
I just found out where "Zipangu" gets it's name from. Apparently, the "early Mandarin Chinese or possibly Wu Chinese word for Japan was recorded as [b]Chipangu[/b]." Later on, the article (on Wikipedia, under "Names of Japan", also says it's sometimes called "Jipangu."
There it is. Zipangu=Cipangu/Zipangu!
What do you guys think?
Sorry I didn't post the link. I don't have enough feedback to be able to do so.
September 16, 2014
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I knew zipangu sounded chinese ever since the release of it, you're late buddy.
everything comes from somewhere
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hmm interesting. i have noticed some historical references some maplestory towns.
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