Re: Lightbringer Religion

From: Toread DuDerysi <jakyer_at__1Rv1ZMy50rJopE6iL-Q2BD-SBRtnYenTtFFq6LbeyxW9QO2fyYwuPMpciYJhbOWS5Pl7>
Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:28:55 -0000

> > > > I think Erissa replaces Chalana Arroy in some versions.
(Adding to the
> > > > arguments about whether they are the same entity.)
> > >
> > > Remember that you can replace the entities in stories, but the
myths are
> > > not arbitrary.Errisa's identification with Chalana Arroy is
strong (I
> > > believe them to be nearly if not entirely identical). So that
would work
> > > in Peloria. But putting in Xentha (for instance) is a bigger
reach and
> > > just would not work automatically.
> >
> > *nod* Oh, I agree. It's not an arbitrary replacement.
>
> Certainly not with Chalana Arroy and Errisa, who I think are more
likely
> to be one entity than two.

That's what I felt as well. The writeups for them in Cults of Glorantha I strongly imply their singular nature. All but one or two spells are shared. Unfortunately, this is not as readily apparented as the spell lists for them underwent drastic revision.

Jeff            

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