> From: David Dunham <david_at_...>
>Phil Hibbs
>
>> Initiation into Vinga, IMO, would involve doing what Vinga did to
>> gain a place in Orlanth's household, so she's going to have to go to
>> Orlanth's stead, and prove herself to him. According to the story that I
>> remember, I'm not sure who wrote it, she's going to have to challenge some
>> or all of Orlanth's companions and prove herself almost as good as them, and
>> finally persuade Orlanth that her versatility means that she deserves a
>> place, rather than being "the best" at any specific task.
>
>You're thinking of my East Ralios story
><http://www.pensee.com/dunham/ralios/vinga.html>. I'm not at all sure
>this is relevant to the Heortling Orlanthi of Dragon Pass.
>
>On the other hand, I recall at least one other "How Vinga Earned Her
>Place" story, so this may well be a common theme, though the details
>of how she does so likely vary from region to region.
I liked the myth, but Bruce Ferrie's is more child-to-adult oriented IMO.
How Vinga Earned Her Place might be an initiation or (perhaps better)
devotion ritual.
Thom