Same here. Influenza, I think.
> So, if Vinga really is 100% female-only, why is she turning male
> worship away?
I don't think this is terribly complex. Vinga is a female thunderbrother, a warrior of Orlanth. She shows a path for female warriors (she is not the only one, I'm sure there are more female thunderbrothers).
A man may honor her, and be taught her style of fighting by Vinga or her followers, but for the most part there should be no reason for a man to identify himself primarily by her.
I think men and women sacrifice to her and seek her aid against darkness, and ask her to protect their children and loved ones.
I also like the Vinga Pathfinder aspect we see in KoDP, and I think people travelling to unknown lands sacrifice to this adventuring Goddess (regardless of gender).
-Adept
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