So... it really is just like how they did it.

[ Different terminology for different cultures. The spirit of the Duel Monster is inside their stone, and they just call the summoned creature something different. It's just like what the Egyptians did. Except it seems to be a part of their religion and culture here.

Yugi gives a small sheepish shrug. ]

I've seen it before. Pegasus told us what inspired Duel Monsters.

[ More like they read his personal diary. Not that Yuna really needs to know how he and his friends went snooping around Duelist Kingdom. It probably doesn't really matter to her anyways. Egypt is half a world away and nothing would tie her to it except similarities. Ancient Egypt's culture and traditions died off thousands of years ago while hers are still breathing. ]

So, why do you do it? Summoning. People don't believe magic exists anymore. It looks like not many people come here outside of paying tribute to ... them. [ he nods politely to the statues around them. Are they previous summoners? ] Most duelists wouldn't believe anything you're saying.