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Christianity Quote by Patrick Rothfuss

“Interviewer: In terms of the wider mythology for your world, do we detect Christian influences? Pat: What it has is the archetype of the self-sacrificing god. But honestly, by the time Jesus did that, it was old news. A bunch of people did it before Jesus—and, to be fair, some people did it better” quote by Patrick Rothfuss
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““Interviewer: In terms of the wider mythology for your world, do we detect Christian influences? Pat: What it has is the archetype of the self-sacrificing god. But honestly, by the time Jesus did that, it was old news. A bunch of people did it before Jesus—and, to be fair, some people did it better””

Patrick Rothfuss

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Source Interview: 2020, The Worldbuilding Podcast

The self‑sacrificing deity archetype predates Christianity; many cultures have similar figures, sometimes more profound.

In simple terms: Mythic sacrifice is a universal theme.

Key Takeaway

Explore diverse mythologies for deeper insight.

Themes

mythology culture religion

Mood

analytical curious

Type

literary educational

When to use this quote

  • academic study
  • creative writing
  • film analysis

Key Concepts

archetype comparative religion storytelling

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which cultures offer the richest sacrifice myths?
  • How does this shape your worldview?
A Different Perspective

Focusing only on one tradition limits understanding.

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