Re: Gorgorma

From: Wesley Quadros <wquadros_at_celtic-webs.com>
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 2000 09:43:58 -0700

> Date: Wed, 5 Apr 2000 17:43:18 -0500
> From: aelarsen_at_facstaff.wisc.edu
> Subject: Gorgorma
>
> What function do Gorgormi play in society? Gods of Glorantha
> describes the goddess as 'the Defender' and as someone worshipped when
> peasants are oppressed. But her rune magic seems largely devoted to
> avenging rape, which implies that she's specifically Dendara's defender.
> But as an earth goddess, Dendara is already protected by Babeester Gor. So
>

Dendara and Gorgorma are Dara Happan dieties. Babeester Gor is a Theyan (heortling) diety.

The Dara Happans think that Gorgorma is related to Dendara, they think that Babs is a foreign demon.

> what distinguishes Gorgorma from Babs? Why would anyone worship Gorgorma,
> when Babs offers more impressive magics?

See above.

>

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