For those interested in this sort of thing, there is a nice little article in the September issue of Analog about the field of Geomythology. For those that don't know, Geomythology is a growing "science" that is starting to show evidence of major geological events that coincide with local folktales, fables and the like. One great example that is included deals with Homer's tale of the fall of Troy. They also cite an old Native American tale from here in the Northwest and how it relates to volcanic and venting activity of Mt Hood, Mt St. Helens and Mt Adams.

I haven't checked the Analog web-site yet, by if you're interested in reading the article, you might be able to find it there. And, of course, there is always the option of just picking up a copy of the magazine. I thought, though, that it might be good for those of us who like to develop mythologies and folklore for our worlds.

GW