Dragaera

Name similarities and pure speculation

Michael Angelo Tripp-Russo michaelangelo at tripp-russo.com
Thu Jul 22 20:00:40 PDT 2004


Robert Sallade wrote:

> There is very little to do with religion in the The Dragaera books, 
> except that witchcraft is tied in closely with the Eastern concept of 
> religion.

I disagree.

In Dragaera 'Gods' exist (like really to general people they are gods) 
what we call today 'Greek Mythology' was in the past considered 
Religion, (indeed it is still so to some, but I would guess very few). 
Ancient Greeks were polytheistic people, I'd say that is exactly how I'd 
term Dragaera as well, there isn't AFAIK and discussion about 
Monotheistic groups existing on Dragaera -- probably because there 
aren't or are very few.

 From our vantage point the Halls of Judgment isn't necessarily very 
religious on the face of it, but when you think about the fact that near 
no one returns from there, most dead bodies (at least those that have 
someone to do it) are given a rite and anointment before being sent off 
(this is essentially a religious ritual), and the people on Dragaera 
choose to believe this is the way of their world with not much 'proof' 
given to the common man, just to name a few. I'd say choosing those 
beliefs is an act of religious faith. I would gamble that you could find 
100 or more references to religious behavior/beliefs/story relations in 
the Dragaera books.

Point. Vlad interacts directly with a goddess, one he has fealty for, 
and several points are made of how this affects him and his actions.

Point. Morrolan (‘nuff said)

I could go on.....