Re: Heortling boardgames

From: simonh_at_...
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2001 10:39:32 -0000

> Simon Hibbs:
> > I think playing a game in which you presume to control the
> > actions of your gods, or even those of others, would be
> > regarded as extreme hubris.
>
> Actually, I think that, to some extent, it is similar to the kind
of
> emulation that is done during heroquests; *someone* has to dress
like
> the gods. ....

> .....So, even though a worshipper is playing a game where
> the "king" is supposed to represent Orlanth would not presume to
> think he is in any way controlling the god.

Heroquesting is a sacred ritual that calls the forces of the otherworld to manifest. Do you realy want that to happen while you're playing a game with your friends? I think losing a game in which you are playing Orlanth is more bad luck than anyone wants.

Sacred games do of course play a part in some rituals, but I believe that is different.

Simon Hibbs