> Perhaps the main conclusion I drew from the God Learner debate and
> the God Learner approach to history / culture / religion / etc, is
> that History is what the Gloranthans say it is.
:-)
> The Swords
> of the shrine at Harnkorl's Stone in Sartar certainly don't think
> they're worshipping a Carmanian god...
:-)
> I don't personally find "objective" descriptions
> of an aetiology of a cult useful;
In HW terms, it's only use is to come up with cool Secrets, Hero cults, sub-cults, and weird monsters.
Which is good enough really, but : not on this list !!
> Consequently anyone wanting
> clear and definite statements about the past of Glorantha is going to
> have a hard time.
Yep.
> And, as far as pre-Dawning Godtime events are
> concerned, all the more so;
Especially Black Age stuff like ZZ !!!
> So, as far as I can see, it's actually not
> possible to say that ZZ was born "before" the Uz...
Tisn't, no. ;-)
> Sarah (Ducking Rapidly Behind Her Fire Retardant Shield!)
Wrong list ... ;-)
Julian Lord
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