The God of Arepo: The God of Small Things

Temples are built for gods. Knowing this a farmer builds a small temple to see what kind of god turns up.

Have you ever stumbled upon something unexpected, something you weren’t searching for, yet it suddenly tugs at your heartstrings? In my case, those heartstrings come from my leg, thanks to a triple bypass, which adds a unique twist to the expression. The God of Arepo is one of those unexpected discoveries for me, and it completely floored me, leaving me in awe. If you’ve ever had your heart truly moved, you’ll understand exactly what I mean.

Sometimes, the simplest aspects of life can be distilled into their most fundamental elements, offering profound insights into our existence. This webcomic masterfully deconstructs these elements, presenting them to those who find themselves searching for meaning in the void. It tells a concise yet powerful story of a farmer and a god of small things, rooted in a Tumblr writing prompt and enriched by numerous collaborative replies from the community.

This short comic adaptation breathes life into the widely celebrated collaborative storytelling phenomenon that emerged from Tumblr, known as The God of Arepo. It honors the origin of this narrative, celebrating its evolution as a creative, open-source project that invites collective imagination. What draws me to stories like this is the blend of patient, kind-hearted individuals and deities with modest, yet profound miracles. These narratives resonate deeply, reminding us of the beauty in patience, kindness, and the subtle, miraculous moments that weave through our everyday lives.

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“It’s the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary.”-Paulo Coelho