It would depend on your idea of "accuracy". Considering that we're dealing with wholly different universes—rather than view these things as inaccurate recounts, it'd make more sense to see them as stories about entirely different beings.
As names hold power, it's not too unusual to consider that they might be shared across worlds.
At least in the mythology which shares names familiar to me—many of the gods' names are assigned to the same element, give or take some exceptions. We have little else in common, otherwise.
[and one text states the idea of "chandra" of being brahma's avatar which is a horrifying thought to this chandra, personally. no thanks.]
If anything, compared to these texts and what Zagreus has said of gods in his world, there are more differences than similarities.
It's pretty wild stuff to think about! But like you said, names have power, so I guess it'd make sense that some names would be used for the same elements and stuff in different places...
On a surface level, you're mostly the same. Though of course, there are likely inherent differences depending on the systems of your universe—presumably, you're lacking in the same type of birth attributes, for one.
When you were born determines which elements—which gods—you're affiliated with, which in turn decides the sort of magic you can use in life. Of course, presuming one has any affinity for magic, which is a separate matter.
[kuranosuke actually does seem genuinely fascinated by this, and has totally forgotten about the booze he set down over there. no need to drink to forget when you've got distractions, apparently.]
As I said, their usage of magic is strictly defined by their attributes, given that magic is calling upon the gods' power. To cast spells associated with light, for instance, would require a surya attribute.
There are complications that can arise, as well. Attributes are rendered nil if the god in question is no longer active in the universe, and human infants born with triple nil attributes are frequently stillborn.
Triple nil...? So like, there's a time where it's just like... you're probably not gonna get born 'cause the gods that match up to that time don't exist anymore?
[me realizing i forgot the mechanics of my own canon pretend in the surya example earlier chandra said the restriction was certain elemental spells not all spells of that element ever NOT THAT IT MATTERS but anyway]
No. Goddess of Night—a lower level god, but still the most powerful of any with the jurisdiction closest to mine.
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Don't approach books while holding a drink.
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[puts the fishbowl down.]
Okay. Whatcha reading?
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[a beat.]
So like. How accurate is it?
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As names hold power, it's not too unusual to consider that they might be shared across worlds.
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But are the stories in that book anything like the reality where you come from, though?
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[and one text states the idea of "chandra" of being brahma's avatar which is a horrifying thought to this chandra, personally. no thanks.]
If anything, compared to these texts and what Zagreus has said of gods in his world, there are more differences than similarities.
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If nothing else, learning how the divine are perceived in other worlds serves a purpose in illustrating the lives of humans.
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[kuranosuke actually does seem genuinely fascinated by this, and has totally forgotten about the booze he set down over there. no need to drink to forget when you've got distractions, apparently.]
So it's like astrology, but for gods and magic?
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There are complications that can arise, as well. Attributes are rendered nil if the god in question is no longer active in the universe, and human infants born with triple nil attributes are frequently stillborn.
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[by whatever criteria there is that canon will probably not explain to us]
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So to speak. Though in a universe without me, Ratri would likely be able to step in as a substitute for my attribute anyway.
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No. Goddess of Night—a lower level god, but still the most powerful of any with the jurisdiction closest to mine.
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