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Argonian - Amazonian.

Breton - Briton.

Dunmer - Hebrew.

Altmer - Assyrian.

Imperial - Roman.

Khajiit - Persian.

Nord - Norse.

Orc - Mongol.

Redguard - Moorish.

Bosmer - Maori.

There you go, HENCE the name Elder Scrolls.