A different kind of Walter? :-)

[Chris Nicholson-Sauls]

Dan wrote:
> Chris Nicholson-Sauls Wrote:
>> Dan wrote:
>>> Maat, Aker, St. Peter, Gatekeeper, Guardian, BlackSphere, or Garmies were the first that came to mind.
>> Going the route of those first couple ideas (naming after psychopomps) there's the 
>> possibilities Yinepu/Anpu and Wepwawet (which literally means he who opens the way). 
>> Actually I think that's a perfect theme for selecting a name for something like that. 
>> Sounds like an interesting project indeed.
>>
>> -- Chris Nicholson-Sauls
> 
> I had to look psychopomps up, thanks Chris, I learned something new today.  I initially took 'he who opens the way' in a buddhist sense, which would be cool, but Wepwawet was actually more scout-for-the-military sort of God.
> 
> Check the mythology for Nandi, that's not too bad either.
> 
> So, if I named it after Mr Pete, they catholics would probably hang me.
> If I name it 'Garmies', the Mormons will.
> If I name it 'Maat' I would probably get away with it;
> 
> Maat is the Egyptian god of justice, who's feather would be weighed against one's heart upon death; and who ancient judges and even gods would seek approval.
> 
> It's also unique enough that I don't think there'll be a name collision.  So Maat it will be?
> 
> Now to keep working on Walnut.  : p

I just don't like anything else with a feather for its obvious logo.  I've got a side 
project named Wren that intends to use that... ;)  Then again, Apache beat us both to it, 
so who cares.

Okay, shutting up now.  (Du'a Netjer.)

-- Chris Nicholson-Sauls