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The identity of the Mothers [CD spoilers]
FirstSelector:
I don't disagree that they may have other, older names - we certainly have evidence that several mythological entities may in fact be different facets of the same being. In fact, I think it is very likely that they have additional "masks," as it were.
Also, to be clear, this shouldn't suggest that the Summer Lady is on the same power level as the Mothers. In retrospect, the third Fate would likely have to be at equivalent power. There is, of course, the option that the Maiden hasn't been on screen yet.
The idea that Harry could accidentally unmake Mother Winter by using the wrong name would be totally reasonable, but I felt that in connection with Mother Summer's other comments I figured she was more worried about him knowing their old name.
Elegast:
--- Quote ---"It's not your world" said Summer.
--- End quote ---
I believe it's Mother Earth, and also Gaia.
Arrus:
The iron teeth for Mother Winter just make me think of Baba Yaga. Similar with the cleaver and stew, really.
kokolores:
Hard to say who Mother Winter and Mother Summer were when they were still one entity. Some prehistoric mother/earth goddess perhaps. But she could just as well have been the biblical Eve.
Arkham8:
Given that Pratchett was directly referenced this time around, I'm led to believe that the name Mother Winter does not wish to be called is Crone, like Granny Weatherwax before her.
As for their Identity, I believe they are two aspects of the same being, Mother Earth or Gaia.
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