In their original languages, were the names of gods and spirits also the word for what they represent/are made up of? If 'Zeus' was the word for sky, that would be a simplistic example of what I mean.
I know, this is way too general and cultures and languages and pantheons vary. But I imagine whatever you say will be interesting.
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Date: 2018-01-30 02:59 am (UTC)In their original languages, were the names of gods and spirits also the word for what they represent/are made up of? If 'Zeus' was the word for sky, that would be a simplistic example of what I mean.
I know, this is way too general and cultures and languages and pantheons vary. But I imagine whatever you say will be interesting.