Re: Goddess Glorantha

From: Jeff Richard <richaje_at_...>
Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 20:14:46 -0000

> I have always assumed that "Glorantha" was a God-Learner construct.
> Like most of their constructions, it is primarily based on some pre-
> existing cult, which they have extended beyond its elastic limit.

I have read some First Age Heortling sources that refer to Glorantha. I doubt she was ever worshipped as a god, but is a name or concept.

FWIW, I can attest that there is a tremendous amount of continuity between the First Age Heortling myths and the Third Age Heortlings. The Godlearners appear to have very little direct impact on the Heortlings - I think that Harmast Barefoot had much more impact. Contrast this with the Umathelans and Wenelians whose myths got all screwed up by the Godlearners.

Jeff