Good word! So I guess St Peter at the Pearly Gates takes the role of a psychpomp in the christian tradition?
(I am reading about how early christianity attempted to prove its credibility to the surrounding culture by emphasizing parallels, so naturally looked for a parallel to the Greek concept of psychpomp)
I don't think so, or rather the connection is weak, since St. Peter is traditionally depicted as just waiting for you to make your way there (and then often to judge if you're worthy of entry, or should be sent "elsewhere"), so not much of a guide. He'd be more comparable to a figure like Hades, adjudicating your ultimate fate (but not ruler of the afterlife, obviously). Christianity is also "compatible" with other notions of psychopomps, like the Grim Reaper (in some traditions, as an analogue of Charon) or birds escorting the soul to heaven, so again not much of a role for St. Peter there.
Interesting word 😄, reminds me of another game...
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...or...
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That reminds me, I really need to finish that series... 😅
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You should! The finale is really satisfying.
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thank you!
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Whenever I see that word I feel like it should be psychopump cause the move the energy along...
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that really is a cool word.
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Good word! So I guess St Peter at the Pearly Gates takes the role of a psychpomp in the christian tradition?
(I am reading about how early christianity attempted to prove its credibility to the surrounding culture by emphasizing parallels, so naturally looked for a parallel to the Greek concept of psychpomp)
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I don't think so, or rather the connection is weak, since St. Peter is traditionally depicted as just waiting for you to make your way there (and then often to judge if you're worthy of entry, or should be sent "elsewhere"), so not much of a guide. He'd be more comparable to a figure like Hades, adjudicating your ultimate fate (but not ruler of the afterlife, obviously). Christianity is also "compatible" with other notions of psychopomps, like the Grim Reaper (in some traditions, as an analogue of Charon) or birds escorting the soul to heaven, so again not much of a role for St. Peter there.
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Joyful yearly celebration! Learned something new today. Gratitude for fading to death.
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♥
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Oh, that card was pretty annoying last year 😋
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lol great word :P
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thx
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Happy Cakeday!
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Thank you ! :D
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