2026年4月25日土曜日

Endless Myth and Final Incal

 




Endless Myth and Final Incal

— Endings, Expansion, and the Ever-Growing Jodoverse —

The novel Endless Myth and Final Incal both belong to large-scale cosmic mythologies.

Yet their core ideas move in different directions.

One is a mythology designed to never end,
while the other carries the word “final” yet remains only a part of an ever-expanding universe.

This article compares their approaches to endings, expansion, and the future of the Jodoverse.


1. The Meaning of an Ending: Endless vs. “Final”

Endless Myth is, by definition, without an ending.
Its structure is built on continuous expansion.

Final Incal, despite its title, does not represent a true conclusion.
It exists within a larger universe that continues beyond it.

In short:

Endless Myth: no ending exists
Final Incal: an ending is suggested, but the universe continues


2. The Continuity of the Jodoverse

The works of Alejandro Jodorowsky—often called the Jodoverse—are not confined to a single narrative.

They include interconnected series such as:

  • The Incal

  • Before the Incal

  • The Metabarons

  • The Technopriests

Each new work expands the universe further.

Final Incal is not an endpoint,
but a passage within a continuously evolving mythos.

The key point is this:
The Jodoverse is still expanding.

It is not a closed system, but an open mythology that continues to grow.


3. Structure of the Universe: System vs. Connection

Endless Myth constructs its universe as a system.
From multiverses to omniverses and beyond, everything is structurally organized.

The Jodoverse expands through connection.
Different works link together to form a larger whole.


4. Narrative Movement: Infinite Progression vs. Recurrence

Endless Myth assumes endless progression.
The story continues without a final destination.

In Final Incal, themes and motifs recur and transform.
The mythology evolves through repetition and variation.


5. Mode of Expansion: Internal vs. External

Endless Myth expands internally.
Its infinite growth occurs within a single unified structure.

The Jodoverse expands externally.
New works add new layers to the universe.


6. Essence of Myth: Infinity vs. Continuation

Endless Myth presents myth as infinity itself.

The Jodoverse presents myth as continuous expansion.


Conclusion: What Does It Mean for a Myth to End?

Endless Myth and Final Incal offer two perspectives on the idea of endings:

Endless Myth: there is no end
Final Incal: endings exist, but the universe does not end

What matters most is that the Jodoverse continues to grow.
Each new story reshapes and expands its mythology.

This comparison leads to a fundamental question:

Is a myth completed when it ends—
or does it truly exist only as long as it continues to expand?


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