Re: Why is the Wenelian tradition anti-bird?

From: Jeff Kyer <jakyer_at_KoziqRpm87RgNl0_OA2QiNq75rfg2P1LBHqvpsqCeeakq5kv_gEOQBvwCUHwzb0z_sZ-F>
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:52:12 -0000

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> Toread DuDerysi wrote:
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> > There are also some strong animal associations among the Orlanthi
> > with specific beasts and I wonder if these are not related to the
> > absorption of the beast-folk during the God Time?
>
> It depends when they were absorbed. For the Yinkini, the Odaylings and
> the Uroxi who were in the storm tribe from the beginning, I would say
> yes. For those that joined later like the Deer Clan that Heort belonged
> to or the Wolf Clan of the Hidden Kings, I think it more likely that
> those beast-folk were actually Orlanthi who wore magic cloaks in order
> to provide for themselves and their kin during the Great Darkness.

That's what I was thinking but with better detailing. Thanks, Peter. The beast tales of the Darkness are survival stories but it may be that these folks 'went the other way' and adapted/adopted magic from others in an effort to survive. Certainly the Hidden Kings are not held in high regard in the modern era.

I was just remembering that tale written by Ttrotsky (I think) where the Storm Tribe turn into animals to escape the Logic Tribe.

> > * I'm not sure if there are any avian hsunchen aside from rarities
> > like Eagle.
>
> In Genertela that's true but in Pamaltela, a list of 16 fiwan (animal
> shapeshifters) is given in Revealed Mythologies p33. Of these, about
> four are birds.
>
> --Peter Metcalfe
>

Pamaltea is a myth told to frighten Pavis huggers! (If you don't behave, we'll publish Pamaltean supplements)

Jeff