tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.comments2024-01-14T15:52:43.644-05:00The Thirteenth Depository - A Wheel of Time BlogDominichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17610557134981958201noreply@blogger.comBlogger4031125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-7855036505788100332024-01-14T15:52:43.644-05:002024-01-14T15:52:43.644-05:00Yes I am aware of that find. However the style of ...Yes I am aware of that find. However the style of clothing at that time (shift, then kirtle, with or without corset, under a gown) offered better breast support than any bra. This is what over over 95% of women wore.<br /><br />More to the point, the women characters in the series didn't wear either bra or corset. Only the shift and gown.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767984732078916662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-67001144038301203152024-01-14T10:29:48.861-05:002024-01-14T10:29:48.861-05:00I must point out, that it's entirely possible ...I must point out, that it's entirely possible for 17th century-like technology level to have bras. )<br />https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/jul/20/medieval-bras-history-women-supportTk421https://www.blogger.com/profile/06645840837262580080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-85146146809614551002024-01-07T10:31:54.658-05:002024-01-07T10:31:54.658-05:00What do you think about Whitehead's metaphysic...What do you think about Whitehead's metaphysics? When I realized that much of the WoT cosmology and stuff desctibed in the books can be really nicely explained within the framework of process philosophy and tangentialy related fringe theories like morphic resonance, it was like revelation to me. However, I still don't know what to do with this and what would be the implications. But it's a beautiful rabbit hole Tk421https://www.blogger.com/profile/06645840837262580080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-22790573648187268082024-01-07T09:03:55.875-05:002024-01-07T09:03:55.875-05:00I noticed, that you mentioned Hildegard von Bingen...I noticed, that you mentioned Hildegard von Bingen in relation to Min, but I think that there is more important thing here. To quote certain paper:"It is interesting though that Jordan seems to support the classification of elements into male and female according to the ideas of Hildegard von Bingen. She also argues that Earth, usually attributed to females, and Fire are male elements, while Air and Water are female ones. Von Bingen supports her arguing with the use of biblical sources. She emphasizes that Adam was made of clay and therefore Earth has to be a male attribute, as opposed to Eve who was not made of clay but rather made of Adam’s rib. She is airier and lighter, more artistic than Adam and thus the element of Air is attributed to females (cf. Meyer,1999: 61-62). Let’s take this connection further, if Jordan uses Hildegard von Bingen’s distribution of male and female elements, he may also share her opinion on a hierarchy between men and women. In her opinion, women are not the weak sex, but they incorporate a softer variation of strength. His masculine strength must be regulated by her gentle touch, otherwise his strength would develop into savagery. Hildegard von Bingen does not differentiate between the abilities of men and women, but she emphasizes the dependency of the sexes on each<br />other. Women were not created for men, they both were created for each other"<br /><br />So I suspect, either there is more sources of the One Power, than Taoism, or...?Tk421https://www.blogger.com/profile/06645840837262580080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-29076311930574210132024-01-07T08:22:57.689-05:002024-01-07T08:22:57.689-05:00I have some uncanny associations with Aiel. So, he...I have some uncanny associations with Aiel. So, here goes my warped train of thought:<br />1) They are not only white, but also even "Celtic" phenotype traits.<br />2) They live in harsh arid region, that isn't their ancestral home.<br />3) They are heavily militarized, and known for being fierce and effective light infantry. <br />4) And their traditional costume is, in fact, rather modern camouflaged battledress (especially evident when books mention that patches of green were added to its coloration). <br />So I feel some Rhodesian vibe... As for veil, British army issued scrim nets to use as veils and headdress from 1942, and most former imperial territories, Rhodesia included, used them as as very practical item. <br />Well, at least I can't unsee it. <br /><br />Also, have you ever noticed that in WoT red often is the color of internal security? Red Ajah, Aiel Red Shields, even in Mat' Band. And as far I know, red is the color of military police only in UK and Commonwealth. Tk421https://www.blogger.com/profile/06645840837262580080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-59002713250928534542024-01-07T08:06:14.295-05:002024-01-07T08:06:14.295-05:00have you ever thought of "Apocalypse Now"...have you ever thought of "Apocalypse Now"? I noticed, that story of Col. Kurtz going native is very nice parralel to Rand succumbing to his darkness. In particular, his "diamond bullet" monologue sounds almost like Rand convincing himself that he need to be harder.Tk421https://www.blogger.com/profile/06645840837262580080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-46660236536855762882024-01-07T07:58:17.684-05:002024-01-07T07:58:17.684-05:00Speaking of Band of the Red Hand. Not only Red Han...Speaking of Band of the Red Hand. Not only Red Hand is prominent symbol of Ulster, there was an actual paramilitary group of Ulster Loyalists called the "Red Hand Commando". Tk421https://www.blogger.com/profile/06645840837262580080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-43159077908450200342024-01-03T11:05:55.315-05:002024-01-03T11:05:55.315-05:00Confirmed by Sanderson that Lanfear was not actual...Confirmed by Sanderson that Lanfear was not actually killed, but instead faked her death.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-73485614787905143452023-10-21T08:36:45.553-04:002023-10-21T08:36:45.553-04:00Minimum strength to travel is dumb shouldnt their ...Minimum strength to travel is dumb shouldnt their be women who well weak can still travel like androl is for menAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-15248012902972092972023-09-28T16:05:29.317-04:002023-09-28T16:05:29.317-04:00I would be curious to know reactions here to the A...I would be curious to know reactions here to the Amazon prime series, or-as I refer to it as,'That Travesty That Murders my Favorite Set of Books'. Although, I must admit, that is the more tactful and polite version of what I say at home.<br /><br />At any rate, I would be curious to know what everyone else's reactions are?<br /><br /><br /><br />I was so excited and had such High Hopes! Alas! Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-83848672925015119422023-09-28T16:02:12.347-04:002023-09-28T16:02:12.347-04:00Is anyone here going to discuss the Amazon Prime S...Is anyone here going to discuss the Amazon Prime Series, or-as I like to call it 'The Travesty that is airing on Prime that murders my favorite books of all time'!-Insert coarse and vulgar expletives here, but make them 30 minutes worth-<br /><br />I , myself, could only make it through the first two episodes. My spouse continued to watch them and I could hear what was going on and would end up ranting in the background.<br /><br />I would be curious to know everyone's response to the show.Stephnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-80674697825983776162023-09-18T06:00:21.349-04:002023-09-18T06:00:21.349-04:00Just i small fact error.
Odin was not husband to F...Just i small fact error.<br />Odin was not husband to Freya. Odins only wife was Frigg.<br />He did however "run around" alot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-84063112085935231382023-08-10T18:24:30.565-04:002023-08-10T18:24:30.565-04:00Thank you and no need for an apology.
I like you...Thank you and no need for an apology. <br /><br />I like your idea of Thomas the Rhymer. I agree that there are bits of him in Thom.<br /><br />Thomas Mallory wrote a version of Arthurian legend, one of the best known ones. Since Arthurian legend is one of the major origins of the series, Mallory may be more like Loial, who openly writes notes for his book on our Arthurian characters.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767984732078916662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-74627413731770185572023-08-09T21:38:05.286-04:002023-08-09T21:38:05.286-04:00I realize this is really late, so I apologize if i...I realize this is really late, so I apologize if it's out of line, but:<br /><br />Is it possible that for Thom Merrilin there are bits of Thomas the Rhymer (a Thomas poet/storyteller who comes back from fairyland) and Thomas Mallory (a person of questionable background as an epic storyteller)?EAHChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897540113942208453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-88533552630808741862023-03-17T15:55:50.656-04:002023-03-17T15:55:50.656-04:00So on Messana and the Oath Rod. I believe a much m...So on Messana and the Oath Rod. I believe a much more elegant solution is that she would know the exact wording of the question being asked of them. And I bet it really is as simple as them having to say they aren't Blak Ajah, or Darkfriend.<br />And she's neither. The Forsaken consider darkfriends to be beneath them, and specifically, to be Ishy's fan group.<br />And she's not of any ajah either. I think she would be insulted by being called an Aes Sedai.<br />We know that at least Lanfear would react to those questions that way. I think Mesaana would, as well.Csarmasz, Mátéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711591828502622263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-39711157050338719882023-03-10T05:47:42.242-05:002023-03-10T05:47:42.242-05:00Thank you! It's wonderful when one's child...Thank you! It's wonderful when one's children learn to see themes and symbolism in their reading.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767984732078916662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-44405412204253613292023-03-10T05:45:29.344-05:002023-03-10T05:45:29.344-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767984732078916662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-3723670009033699552023-03-10T05:40:18.857-05:002023-03-10T05:40:18.857-05:00Thank you for this wonderful blog and its numerous...Thank you for this wonderful blog and its numerous, detailled entries. <br />How long have I read wotmania and this blog, searching for clues and theories while the series as being written ! Now my daughter is reading the series and it's a blast to read along with her and marvel when she sees a bit of symbolism. Can't wait till she reads this as well and dives deeper in this world :)<br />Thanks again !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-106775348858385062023-02-13T17:47:44.153-05:002023-02-13T17:47:44.153-05:00As a mason who has memorized much of the ritual bo...As a mason who has memorized much of the ritual book, I kept recognizing phrases and words that kept making me think "ok he had to be a mason, there's just too many of these to think otherwise." And I never stopped to think about the macro themes being related to it as well. Very cool. Great article!kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-85858959451231809742023-02-09T11:56:18.001-05:002023-02-09T11:56:18.001-05:00Thanks for your comments, Anonymous.
1. We don&#...Thanks for your comments, Anonymous. <br /><br />1. We don't have the data about enough channellers' strengths in the 5 powers to say whether anyone can be strong in just fire and air or earth and water.<br /><br />2. I think B is correct because we know of a weak channeller who has very great ability with shields, and great skill in shields requires strength in Spirit. It would certainly help a Red to be strong in Spirit, but Pevara tells us that the Reds also practise shielding a lot, and so hone their skill as much as they can, which is another way to be good at shielding. <br /><br />3. Again, we don't have the data to be able to answer this question. Most channeller's strengths (if any) in the 5 powers is never mentioned. However, we know that Naeff, an Asha'man, is particularly strong in Air. But there are far too few data points to draw any conclusions. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767984732078916662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-52797363876159828222023-02-09T00:32:27.550-05:002023-02-09T00:32:27.550-05:00Hi Linda! Thanks for putting this together! I have...Hi Linda! Thanks for putting this together! I have a few questions, it would be great if you could answer them for me. <br />1. Regarding the “positive” (Air and Fire) and “negative” (Earth and Water) powers: I believe in the Glossary it says that channellers are usually strong in one or two of the powers, with rare cases of strength in three or four, or (very rare) all five. In this article it says that a channeller is usually strong in one positive and one negative power. My question is, is it possible (and do we know how rare it would be) for a channeller to be strong in two “positive” or two “negative” powers e.g. strong in Air and Fire, or strong in Earth and Water? I understand that it is possible if the channeller is strong in three or four powers, but I wonder whether a channeller who is ONLY strong in two powers could be strong in two positive powers or two negative powers. <br /><br />2. When it says that strength in Spirit is found equally among men and women, does that mean that <br />a) all channellers have the “same” (proportional to strength in the Power, of course) strength in Spirit<br />Or<br />b) A channeller can have Spirit as one of their strengths, and on average the same number of men have this strength as do women<br />If b) is correct, wouldn’t that make strength in Spirit a desired attribute in a sister of the Red Ajah (improved shielding, and ability to cut weaves of Saidin)<br /><br />3. We know that it is possible, although rare, for women to be strong in “male” powers and vice versa. Egwene and “Pylar” Sedai are strong in Earth, and unless I’m mistaken, Aviendha is strong in Fire, however is there any way to tell exactly how rare of an occurrence this is? Would there be other Aes Sedai strong in the male powers? And on the point of my first question, would there be Aes Sedai strong in Air and Fire, or in Water and Earth? <br /><br />Thank you for you resourcefulness, you have been a great help on many things. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-33155621379998976262022-10-20T23:25:51.082-04:002022-10-20T23:25:51.082-04:00I really started seeing the clues around books 2 a...I really started seeing the clues around books 2 and 3 when we first got inside the White Tower. Eventually it became such a certainty to me, I had to ask. I felt so fortunate when he responded. <br />RIP Bro. Rigney <br />Stick with it Bro. The end doesn't disappoint.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14559179681483199104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-12052063548730772072022-10-07T05:54:37.724-04:002022-10-07T05:54:37.724-04:00The Nym and the Chora trees do different things, s...The Nym and the Chora trees do different things, so they aren't necessarily made the same way or have the same abilities and properties.<br /><br />We don't know if Choras actively use the One Power. There's no hint they are sentient, so it's not likely they channel.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767984732078916662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-73470561160125987542022-10-06T18:01:26.646-04:002022-10-06T18:01:26.646-04:00Thank you for your answer Linda!
If the process o...Thank you for your answer Linda!<br /><br />If the process of being constructed with the One Power grants the Chora tree its aura then that should also be true for a Nym however the Nym were not known to emit an aura. <br /><br />The second part of your answer is something I've been theorizing! Could it be possible Chora trees like Nym use the One Power and the aura they emit be the result of channeling spirit? And would this mean they, like Nym, are sentient?<br /><br />Avendesora in this sense would be a true parallel to the Hamadryad.Dainnhttps://www.reddit.com/user/Dainn91/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4833204375789249557.post-17480629679696605442022-10-06T15:38:23.874-04:002022-10-06T15:38:23.874-04:00Thank you. Dainn.
I personally think that the aur...Thank you. Dainn.<br /><br />I personally think that the aura and powers come from being made with the One Power. The One Power itself is like an elixir of Life, symbolically or maybe even literally. If you can channel it you can live longer as well as do magic. Perhaps being made with it, rather than using it, gives that health or meditative power. It's like constructs have Life Plus or Fertility Plus. An inanimate object (not alive and therefore not Life, as it were) even one that can use the One Power isn't as full of Life. <br /><br />The constructs can actively participate and potentially adapt the channelling and Singing to the individual situation. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14767984732078916662noreply@blogger.com