>Andrew asked about the difference between BB Gor and GG Ma. In addition to
>the fine comments already made, I'd also focus on the political dimension.
>
>From the Entekosiad, we know that Ma's mythical roles include that of Yelm's
>shadow, she is the place that Yelm cannot look, the thing that Yelm cannot
>be. Maha Gor Gor is a subversive goddess who acts as a counter to excessive
>authority and power in all its forms. Politically, in Darra Happa and
>Peloria, her cult by necessity is secretive and not part of the political
>hierarchy, except in ritual roles as the Other.
>
>By contrast, BB's cult is integrated into the heart of Orlanthi society.
>Though in some respects equally marginal, BB cultists have the ear of the
>womens' circle and Earth temple, and act as their agents and defenders.
Thank you. This is roughly what I was looking at. So Gorgorma is not directly considered a woman's diety? This makes it a lot clearer.
Are there other dieties with the Shadow rune?
Andrew E. Larsen
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