From the point of view of HeroQuesting, if Humakt is seen as distinct from the weapon Death in Heortling myth then changing that identification is a change to the myth.
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>We know that many gods have death aspects/powers, even chaos gods.
>What kinds of dangers do you have in mind?
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In this case a possible consequence is that some Humakti may take the view that they are weapons to be used - and that their honour consists of obedience to their "wielder".
-- -- "The T'ang emperors were strong believers in the pills of immortality. More emperors died of poisoning from ingesting minerals in the T'ang than in any other dynasty" - Eva Wong _The Shambhala Guide to Taoism_ Paul K. ------------------------------ End of Glorantha Digest, Vol 11, Issue 107 ******************************************
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