Endless Myth vs. Saint Seiya Episode.G
— Cosmic Expanding Myth vs. Warrior-Centered Myth —
The novel Endless Myth and Saint Seiya Episode.G are both mythological works depicting gods, humans, and the cosmos.
However, their focus is very different.
Endless Myth presents an expanding, universe-scale mythology, while Episode.G emphasizes individual warriors and their interactions with the gods, forming a hero-centered myth.
Here, we compare them in terms of myth structure, cosmology, character focus, battle depiction, and the concept of time.
1. Form of Myth: Expanding Myth vs. Warrior-Centered Myth
Endless Myth is a mythology that continuously expands across the universe.
Multiverses, omniverses, and beyond generate new layers of myth indefinitely.
In contrast, Episode.G focuses on specific warriors and their interaction with gods.
Characters like Leo Aiolia and the other Gold Saints take center stage.
In short:
Endless Myth: universe-scale expanding myth
Episode.G: hero-focused warrior myth
2. Cosmology: Structural Infinity vs. Divine Order
In Endless Myth, the cosmos is an infinite layered structure.
Divine realms, devil worlds, and multidimensional planes overlap, forming a vast mythological system.
In Episode.G, the universe is structured around divine authority.
Gods such as Athena and Hades define cosmic order through their domains and conflicts.
Key difference:
Endless Myth: the universe itself is the structure
Episode.G: the universe is ruled by gods and warriors
3. Character Focus: Transcendent Beings vs. Warrior Protagonists
In Endless Myth, gods are conceptual and transcendent.
Humans and other beings exist only as part of the cosmic structure.
In Episode.G, while gods are transcendent, the narrative centers on the warriors.
They are human-like but wield mythic powers, and the story unfolds through their individual battles.
Thus:
Endless Myth: gods are central, humans are structural
Episode.G: warriors are central, myth unfolds through their actions
4. Battle Depiction: Symbolic vs. Concrete
In Endless Myth, conflicts are often symbolic, representing cosmic principles or multidimensional structures rather than physical combat.
In Episode.G, battles are concrete and visually spectacular.
Fists, techniques, golden armors, and light effects define the mythic action.
Summary:
Endless Myth: symbolic combat
Episode.G: physical, heroic combat
5. Concept of Time: Infinite Branching vs. Linear-Historical
In Endless Myth, time is infinitely branching and multidimensional.
Parallel worlds and multiverses embody this expansive temporal logic.
In Episode.G, time is linear and historically continuous.
Past events from Saint Seiya lead into future conflicts, creating a structured historical narrative.
6. Nature as Modern Myth
Endless Myth represents a modern, universe-scale mythology integrating ideas of infinity and multiverse theory.
Science-fiction elements and myth blend into one framework.
Episode.G is a re-enactment of classical myth, particularly Greek mythology, reconstructed into a modern hero-focused manga.
Conclusion: Should Myth Expand Across the Universe or Focus on Warriors?
Endless Myth and Saint Seiya Episode.G demonstrate two distinct forms of myth:
Endless Myth: an expanding, cosmic-scale mythology
Episode.G: a hero-centered warrior mythology
The former builds myth through expansion.
The latter builds myth through individual combat narratives.
And this comparison leads to the central question:
Should myth exist as an infinite, universe-spanning structure,
or should it be experienced through human-scale stories of warriors?
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