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[mybadhabit]

Posted: 30 Mar 2016
From: Hermes

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I know that adjusting to a new name is a serious undertaking for most people, but the common use of an individual's god name does not seem to be wide spread. Admittedly, my sample size is still relatively small, but most of the other gods I have met thus far have introduced themselves with their mortal names first, and then given their god name second. Is this because many have not yet adjusted to the new name, or are we not supposed to use our god names?

I'm making the adjustment myself, and I think it would be easier if I was a little more informed about what my relationship with my god name is meant to be. I, personally, am perfectly comfortable with dropping my old title in favor of Hermes, but if it's something meant for followers only, I can adjust my expectations accordingly.

Comments

[mybadhabit]

I suppose that's fair. I have noticed that most other people have a stronger connection to their names than I do.

[cyberfly]

why do you think that is?

[mybadhabit]

Cultural differences, I presume. You have only had one name in your entire life, correct? In my village, names are given to you by other people and titles are earned. They change as you progress through life, shaped by your characteristics and achievements. I am proud of the Speed of Sound Sonic title I have held for the past eight years, but there is more prestige in Hermes and the tenements of my godhood will shape my behavior and my priorities for the time to come.

[cyberfly]

[ He sounds somewhat full of it, to Nagi. But maybe this is how a lot of gods are? ]

what will you do with your new-found godhood?

[mybadhabit]

[Oh, he sure is full of himself, there's no arguing that point]

The best that I can, of course. I'll keep improving myself until I become the very best manifestation of myself.

[cyberfly]

[ Best. Manifestation. Nagi snorts to himself as he reads the text. ]

good luck with that, i guess.

[ In a way, it's more interesting that Hermes thinks he can improve. Gods, Nagi has heard, aren't ever wrong. But 'never wrong' doesn't mean perfect. ]