Hence my declaration that I found them horrible maniacs. Their purpose is life, life eternal!, with no purpose other than to live in the manner prescribed by their traditions. (apologies to Jack Vance)
> On an not entirely related point, the Burning Man arts festival has people
> creating art that is deliberately burned before the end of the
> week. Impermanence of the world, as expressed through building-sized art.
> Creations that exists for only a few days.
>
> But similar in that the act itself is important, in fact more important,
> than product and/or result.
Not to digress too far but I consider there to be a significant difference between this sort of performance art action and the eternal unending "action" of the Brithini. Which, in fact, contributions to my declaration that they are horrible maniacs.
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John Machin
"Nothing is more beautiful than to know the All."
- Athanasius Kircher, 'The Great Art of Knowledge'.
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