[Glorantha] Re: Myth != history?

From: Robert Davis <lamorak33>
Date: Fri Apr 21 20:00:10 2006

  Hi   

• Simon Hibbs wrote:

> The most important word in that answer is the word
> 'myth'. Is the
> monomyth true history? No, it isn't. It isn't
> history, so why should
> it be? To reconcile these two answers you need to
> understand the nature of mythology.

  Jane replied:
Hang on a minute - I thought this was one of the basic differences between Glorantha and the Real World?    

  Rob:
  Spot on Jane. I am interested in Simon developing his argument though, as he is normally spot on with his observaions, and I feel puzzled that he would share such a contrary opinion to me at least on this, what for me, is a Gloranthan fundemental.    

  Regards
  Rob                 

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