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Post by A:.O:. on Jul 26, 2010 10:26:40 GMT -6
As I slowing become more familiar with the Cthulhu Mythos, I see mention of August Derleth's influence on it, and wants to see what my brethern things of this influence.
Currently, I've only read HP Lovecraft Cthulhu Mythos stories, but I've read about other peoples Cthulhu Mythos stories and it seems that none was more influencial that Derleth - and I'm not sure yet if that is a good thing or not.
I've been reading about Derleth's Elemental Theory when he has classified the Great Old Ones into the classical elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. I've found this table on wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cthulhu_Mythos#Elemental_theory
A part of me is attracted to the order of it, but another part of me is repulsed by the detraction from the chaos of the Mythos.
What is everyones opinion on the matter?
ia ia Cthulhu fhatgn!
A:.O:. Herald of the Old Gods Cult of Cthulhu
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Post by lisbent on Jul 26, 2010 14:24:08 GMT -6
Im not particularly fond of his elemental classification at all. Mystery and chaos are at the forefront of my idea about the mythos. In my oppinion the lesser you know the more it will instigate gnosis as you are forced to set things into your own perspective.
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Post by Thoth Respa on Jul 28, 2010 18:53:23 GMT -6
From the looks of this table i would consider it quite accurate. I can see why Shub-Niggurath's physical manifestation would be connected to Earth, but i wonder if he took into consideration the personality of them, in that matter I would've placed Shub in the fire element, for their lustful tendencies.
Awake! Thoth Respa Adversarial Herald of the Old Gods
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Post by boksmutant on Jan 4, 2011 13:58:33 GMT -6
I never imagined Cthulhu diggin the sea, despite the friends he has that do.
Awake!
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