I didn't imply you were. It's just fascinating to think how there could be parallels, developed independently at roughly the same time, but bearing striking similarities in their use of the hero's journey formula.
It is entirely possible that Elminster's character and background weren't codified until after A New Hope, though.
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Date: 2023-07-15 07:24 am (UTC)I didn't imply you were. It's just fascinating to think how there could be parallels, developed independently at roughly the same time, but bearing striking similarities in their use of the hero's journey formula.
It is entirely possible that Elminster's character and background weren't codified until after A New Hope, though.