[Glorantha] Godi - how do we define them in HQ

You don't have to be a devotee to be a Godi in HQ though Jamie, so your understanding is fine?

Jamie wrote:
>
> I have recently returned to King of Sartar, and have realised that my
> understanding of the term Godi has changed.
>
> How do others define them? Is the term still appropritae for Sartarites?
>
> I Originally saw them in terms of RQ Acolytes, then when HW arrived I
> saw them as Devotees that preside over rituals so any devotee could
> potentially be a Godi. Then I began to imagine Initiates with a lay
> preacher role.
>
> Norse Godi or Gothi seem to have presided over ritual but were not
> always the most devoted just the most suited person for the job.
>
> Now I am not sure at all. Words are pervasive, and the word devotee has
> now slipped its way into my thoughts and kicked out others, so that when
> I return to less rules orientated sources I cant help but see the world
> through these artificial filters.
>
> Jamie
>
Received on Thu 08 Dec 2005 - 14:13:14 EET