From: David Dunham (ddunham@radiomail.net)
Date: Fri 17 Jun 1994 - 03:09:54 EEST
I would like Joerg's suggestion of using "Orlando" in Safelster (since they
don't speak a Theyalan language), except Safalster is part of Ralios, so
you'd expect "Worlath" to be used...
Bryan Maloney suggests heroes are either born special or trained by special people. It's been a while since I've read Hero with a Thousand Faces, but I recall some heroes are normal folks who have the call to adventure thrust on them, and respond appropriately. This doesn't invalidate your point that heroes are not made by whomping on people.
Scott Sink answered me
>>Must all Orlanthi warrior women be castraters?
>
>No, but I'd expect castration to be somehow significant where Eurmal
>is involved. Ever hear the song "Detachable Penis?" It's like a day
>in the life of a trickster god....
Yes, I've heard the song (by King Missile), and I've always known the true reason for Detach Body Part (the Winnebago myth that was paraphrased here on the Daily recently). For parts of Trickster to come to mischief through his deeds is completely different than having them severed by someone else. If the latter happens mythically, a permanent change happens to the god. Grandfather Mortal's descendants die, Yelm has to spend half his life in the Underworld, Yelmalio loses fire powers, etc.
Bryan Maloney, still speaking from a position of technological superiority, says
>There are mail-servers for FTP, you know...
Some people can't receive large mail, however.
As for Vinga being able to out-insult Eurmal, that fits perfectly with his being Trickster, and her being a clever sort. I find it much more pleasing than vengeful anti-fertility acts I'd expect from Babeester Gor.
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