Gary, I've been wondering for a while what was your inspiration for some of the gods of Greyhawk. Specifically I've been wondering about Erythnul, Zagyg, and Wastri
Erythnul, the many, really kind of reminds me that old movie, Clash of the Titans. In one part of the movie skeletons spring up from the ground where the hydra's teeth had been sown. In the same way, where ever Erythnul's blood spills, monsters spring up. What was your inspiration for Erythnul?
I can see that Zagyg is Gygax spelled backwards (With Z replacing the X). I've read somewhere the Zagyg was originally a mortal who ascended to godhood. Was he originally one of your PCs?
And, I've been wondering about Wastri for a long time. The god of bigoty and human superiority is depicted as being slimy and toad like. The way he is depicted almost seems to be poking fun at some of the various hate groups.
Anyway, I would appreciate your response.