Getting Down And Dirty With Lodril

From: John Hughes <nysalor_at_...>
Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 14:23:01 -0700


Bryan:

>I'm so glad to see Lodril mentioned. Although his worshippers have a
>raw deal in the Dara Happan world order, I find Lodril second only to
>Orlanth as an "everyman" god who is also potent far outside everday
>activities. Personally I've always found the most interesting heroes
>those who don't start out expecting to be heroes, but who are simply
>dealing with life....

I have to heartily second this. For me, Lodril is by far the most entertaining and interesting of the Solar gods, in his earthy lusts, his raw honesty, and the fact that he doesn't quite fit in with the world of his lofty brothers.

Bring on the Lodril myths!

John



nysalor_at_... John Hughes

His spirit was strong in him; he felt fit for a festival, or for marching or mating, or for an ale-house or the mightiest assembly in Ireland.

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