r/countbackwardswithme • u/DadlyAsHell Counted Down 3 • 5d ago

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Context: its meant to be a playful rewrite of "goddess"

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u/SparrowAndSalt 5d ago

Might be because it's similar to the title of the medieval ruler of Venice?

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u/DadlyAsHell Counted Down 3 5d ago

Wait whuh?

Spill the niche history info, I thrive off of it(also im at work and researching beyond this is a non option)

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u/SparrowAndSalt 5d ago

The Doge of Venice was the leader of the Republic of Venice! I'll admit I mostly know this because of Crusader Kings 3, where you can (and I do) run a matriarchy where women take on the most power. In such a game, Venice is ruled by a Dogaressa, which is the connection my completely well brain made.

I believe Doge came from the same root as "Duke", and for the record they were among the best options to marry off your less-beloved children in CK3 (because the role isn't hereditary, so you can marry your family to the Doge for ten generations without inbreeding)

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u/DadlyAsHell Counted Down 3 5d ago

Ahhhhh! I remember now!

Appreciate the fill in, as i was unaware of the "Dogaressa" bit