Ely helped form the image of the shirtless, loincloth-wearing character further immortalized by Disney.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-10-23 18:07:58">October 23, 2024 at 6:07 p.m.</time>

Ely helped form the image of the shirtless, loincloth-wearing character further immortalized by Disney.{ai:summary}<p>Ely contributed to the portrayal of a shirtless, loincloth-clad character, which gained further recognition through Disney's adaptation. This character has become an iconic figure in popular culture.  </p><p>#culture</p>

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