Re: Good Tricksters, Hare?

From: John Galloway <yuskim1_at_v6zc2vFjA4FZXXjO_5JB1MLPC9qhPn95EE0sjBSmqxQ7jI9_vI1sZc1T6H5SXR6iCvWh>
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:26:37 -0000

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> Dan Guillou wrote:
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> > Haha. Let see...
> > Hermes.
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> See, he's a god who is far removed from the cosmic.
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Excuse me, but what does this last statement *mean*?

Are gods with a close cosmic connection ones who only embody/encompass a single, simple concept like Growth or Fire or Vengance?

Are there any 'cosmic' gods to be found in the pantheons of the Greeks/Romans? the Egyptians? Norse? (etc) Or do we have to look to more 'primitive' cultures for examples?

Thanks,

• John