[v2.3] The Rhinestone Alchemist (World Structure Part 4) - A Genshin Impact Theory

A somewhat scattered analysis on Rhinedottir, the hidden lore and inspirations in Genshin, plus a little speculation.

This video is primarily for context for part five which will attempt to tie all four previous parts of World Structure Theory together.

-- TIMESTAMPS --
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Disclaimer
2:15 Rhinedottir
5:50 Das Rhinegold
7:44 Solomon's Seal
11:15 "Chess"
16:20 Ragnarok
20:45 Aaron and the Ark
29:00 The Primordial
34:54 Outro

-- World Structure Theory Playlist --
   • World Structure Theory  

-- SOME SOURCES/FURTHER READING --
*Please note: the list below does not reflect my full list of references, but instead a list of some selected references that I think people will actually read if they're interested. If you feel like something is missing, please feel free to ask for more references in the comments!*

Schwan's Twitter
  / abyssalschwan  

Breastplate of Aaron + Gems
http://www.about-birthstones.com/brea...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agate
https://geology.com/gemstones/lapis-l...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turquoise
https://www.mindat.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacinth
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priestl...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peridot
https://geology.com/gemstones/amethyst/
https://www.minerals.net/gemstone/top...
https://www.rockngem.com/minerals-met...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron

Ark of the Covenant
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_of_...

Solomon + Ars Goetia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_of...

Rhinestones + Rhine River + Glassblowing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinestone
https://rhinestonesu.com/history-of-r...
https://shop.rhinestoneguy.com/what-a...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glassbl...
https://rknrlvintage.com/blogs/vintag...
http://www.historyofglass.com/glass-h...

Arianrhod
http://seekingawen.net/index.php/2017...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arianrhod
https://earthandstarryheaven.com/2015...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...

Nyoirin Kanon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanyin
https://www.onmarkproductions.com/htm...
   • [1.6] The Omnipresent God - A Genshin...  

Breathing Life
https://biblehub.com/genesis/2-7.htm

Gnosticism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnosticism
https://www.timelessmyths.com/mirrors...

The Ring Cycle (Das Rhinegold)
   • Видео  
   • Wagner's 15-hour Ring Cycle...in two ...  
   • The Norse myth that inspired “The Lor...  
   • The synopsis of RHINEGOLD / RHEINGOLD...  

Tafl
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tafl_games
   • The Basic Rules Of Viking Chess (Or T...  

Ragnarok
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnarök
https://norse-mythology.org/tales/rag...

Genshin Wiki
*note* The timeline page has most of the references for early Teyvat history cited already.
https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wik...
*note* I can't find the source for calling the spiral abyss a Labyrinth. It's in my notes, but uncited. Leaving this note as a placeholder in the event that I find it.