2026年4月24日金曜日

Endless Myth and Before the Incal

 


Endless Myth and Before the Incal

— The Jodoverse and the Expansion of a Cosmic Mythology —

The novel Endless Myth and Before the Incal both function as parts of much larger mythological frameworks.

At the same time, Before the Incal belongs to the expansive universe created by Alejandro Jodorowsky—often referred to as the Jodoverse.

One presents an omniversal structure that expands infinitely within itself,
while the other builds a shared universe across multiple interconnected works.

This article explores their differences, with a focus on the Jodoverse and the expansion of cosmic storytelling.


1. Scale of Myth: Omniverse vs. Jodoverse

Endless Myth is designed from the beginning as an infinite omniversal structure.
It includes multiverses, higher-order systems, and realms beyond them.

Before the Incal exists as part of a broader network of works, including:

  • The Incal

  • The Metabarons

  • The Technopriests

Together, these works form a connected universe.

In short:

Endless Myth: infinite structure within a single expanding system
Before the Incal: universe formed through multiple works


2. The Jodoverse: A Connected Mythology

Jodorowsky’s universe does not exist within a single story.

Instead, it is built through:

  • Narrative connections

  • Recurring characters

  • Shared worldbuilding

Each work functions as a fragment of a larger myth.

In contrast, Endless Myth expands internally—
its side stories and records are part of one unified structure.


3. Cosmology: Symbolic vs. Structural

In Before the Incal, the universe is symbolic.
It blends psychology, society, and spirituality.

In Endless Myth, the universe is structural.
Dimensions, realities, and entities are organized hierarchically.


4. Protagonist and Perspective: Individual vs. Cosmic

Before the Incal follows a single character, John Difool.
The universe is revealed through his personal journey.

Endless Myth moves beyond the individual.
It presents the cosmos itself as the subject.


5. Method of Expansion: Narrative vs. System

Jodorowsky expands his universe by creating more stories.
Each narrative adds a new layer to the whole.

Endless Myth expands through its system.
The structure itself continues to grow.


6. Essence of Myth: Fragments vs. Infinity

Before the Incal builds mythology through fragments.

Endless Myth presents mythology as an infinite system.


Conclusion: Is the Universe Built or Already Infinite?

Endless Myth and Before the Incal represent two different models of cosmic mythology:

Endless Myth: infinite from the beginning
Before the Incal: constructed through connection

The former assumes an endless structure from the start.
The latter becomes a universe through accumulation.

And this comparison leads to a fundamental question:

Is the universe something that always exists—
or something that emerges as stories connect and expand?


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