He proclaims himself the One True Prophet. However one philosopher, Didactylos, is prepared to stand up to him.ĭeacon Vorbis has returned triumphantly to Omnia. The Great God Om, who is stuck in the body of a small tortoise, is going with him in a little wicker basket.Įphebian philosophers argue violently among themselves but they're no match for Deacon Vorbis. Novice priest Brutha has been selected by Deacon Vorbis to go on a secret mission to the infidel city of Ephebe. Great God Om appears before a novice monk - and is soon coming out of his shell. Are the opposite, good characteristics all. Clearly, Vorbis represents all that is wrong with Omnianism. Terry Pratchett's four-part comic Discworld fantasy - set in a complex state of beliefs.įirst broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in February 2006. What does Pratchett add to this tradition 9. On Discworld, gods need people more than people need gods, for belief is the food of the gods. Each small god lies in wait, desperately seeking to make someone believe in him. There are gods everywhere on Discworld - you can't swing a simian librarian without hitting one - except, of course, only a few people can see them. Radio adaptations of the award-winning fantasy author's novels, including the Discworld series.
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