Abigail N asked S.D. Smith:

In Ember Falls, Flint and Fay are mentioned to be the "divintites" of Natalia. From a Christian vantage point, what does the mythology of Natalia look like?

S.D. Smith Hi, Abigail. Like LoTR, the Christianity in these books is implicit mostly.

Flint and Fay are not described as "divinities" of Natalia. They are described by Heather as being seen as old, honored heroes. However, she is learning that the Halfwind rabbits revere them more and that they seem to see them as being "holy ancestors, touched by divinity." So even the Halfwind rabbits don't see them as "divinities," but as being touched by the divine.

The F&F stories are their myths, their true stories they believe about their origins. But many have wrong beliefs about what is true. They differ (like humans do), but there is a Reality in their world, and the stories that H&P hear growing up and that the presters etc. of Halfwind tell are pretty much true.

I hope this helps.

Blessings!

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