Basically, what the subject says: Is GanEstoro, the Enemy God that appears in the Entekosiad, also known as Ganesatarus in Carmanian mythology, chaotic?
I've read the Entekosiad and the Guide to Glorantha, and I'm not completely sure. I can imagine 2 answers:
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GanEstoro / Ganesatarus is chaotic. He embodies the Lie and evil, not just darkness. He is the opposite and sworn enemy of his brother, Idovanus. Given that Carmanian religion isn't about balancing the light and dark as much as the light defeating the dark, it makes sense that Ganesatarus is a truly hostile force to reality, and is therefore chaotic.
- GanEstoro / Ganesatarus is not chaotic. He is not referred to as chaotic in either GTG or Entekosiad, "merely" that he is associated with evil, darkness, deception, and matter. His opposition to Idovanus may have brought chaos into the world, but that's not the same thing as being chaotic. Also, the fact that Idovanus the Light and the Law is able to pardon and redeem Ganesatarus (GTG p. 725) suggests he is not chaotic.
I'm fully aware that YGMV, but I wanted to see if either of these held more water, or was more the accepted viewpoint at the moment. Thanks!