Dead Gods and Worship

From: Russell Hoyle <fun_at_ninetymph.demon.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 1999 11:19:29 -0000


>Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 02:30:49 -0000
>From: "Kaiu Keiichi" <argrath_at_xsite.net>
>Subject: Re: The Glorantha Digest V7 #246
>
> IMO, Gods like Umath are not directly invoked for their Rune powers. In
> fact, technically, Umath is dead (slain by Shargash?) and his powers and
> authority were inherited by Orlanth and Kolat. IMO, While Umath may be
named
> in ceremonies, you really can't worship him to gain powers and have to
> appeal to one of his sons, such as the above named deities.

If this is the case, how do the Basmoli of Prax manage to obtain rune/divine magic, since their god was killed (by Waha?) ? (Just something I had been wondering about myself, and this post inspired me to ask)

Cheers
Rusty


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