Re: Make up new Gods, dang it!

From: David Dunham <david_at_-KNqDz7lR_ooo5-y6hqEOQ21KNauKLf3xFXyFho0WjwvA80WkVVVLzQPtQXDz4S4Re1IrG>
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:45:50 -0700


Mikko

>I see the devotees (Heortling society) as the godi, sacred skalds and
>other magic/religious specialists of our world (I mostly think about
>vikings, viking era finns and iron age celts here).

My understanding is that Icelandic godis were essentially political, rather than religious, in nature -- they didn't need to be terribly devout. They were closer to chiefs than priests (though they did lead sacrifices).

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David Dunham
Glorantha/HQ/RQ page: www.pensee.com/dunham/glorantha.html

           

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