More Than Human Allusions & Cultural References

Literary and Philosophical References

• Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch, Venus in Furs (1.23.3)
• Mickey Spillane, My Gun Is Quick (1.23.3)
• Ivan Bloch (1.23.3) A psychologist who proposed that sexuality be studied scientifically.
• King Arthur (2.9.35)
• Hippocrates (3.6.2) An ancient Greek doctor regarded as the father of western medicine.
• Gorgon (3.16.76) Greek mythological figure whose ugly appearance turned people to stone.

Historical References

• Model T (1.9.23) The first mass-produced automobile.
• Heinies (1.19.8) Early 20th century derogatory slang for German soldier.
• Sudso (2.1.19) A brand of soap.
• Eisenhower (2.2.51) General who led U.S. forces in World War II and later became president.
• Victorian (2.11.6) A person from 19th century Britain said to have uptight, prudish morals.
• Oerlikons (3.9.4) Anti-aircraft cannons made by Oerlikon Contraves.
• Toscanini (3.10.3) Italian conductor with perfect pitch.
• Bach (3.13.2). Classical composer from the Baroque era.
• Papa Haydn (3.21.11) Classical composer from the Baroque era.
• William Morris (3.21.11) British writer.
• Rossettis (3.21.11) Family with cultural influence in Italy.
• Enrico Fermi (3.21.11) Physicist.
• Wanda Landowska (3.21.11) Harpischordist.
• Henry Ford (3.21.11). Inventor of the mass-produced automobile.

Pop Culture References

• "Flow Gently, Sweet Afton" (1.9.23) Song based on a peaceful poem about a river in Scotland.
• "Home on the Range" (1.9.23) Patriotic song.
• Gibsons (1.15.6) Alcoholic beverage popular during Prohibition.
• Crown Jewels (2.8.3) Any royal jewels.
• Waldorf (3.1.22) A luxury hotel.
• Amazon (3.21.26) Longest river on the planet.

Other References

• Neanderthal (2.11.61) An extinct species of human.
• Central Intelligence (3.14.34) Covert spy agency of the U.S. federal government, aka CIA.
• United Nations (3.14.35) Global intergovernmental organization.
• Eohippus (3.14.82) An extinct species of horse.
• Percheron (3.14.82) A horse species.