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Lord of Light—why is it a pun, and what is the pun? [closed]

I've just read the book and can't figure out why "Lord of Light" is a pun.
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Time span in Lord of Light by Zelazny - age of Yama

Re-reading Lord of Light, I'm a bit confused by the timeline. To be exact, by this remark which ruins my previous idea of the colonization time span: Hear me, country cousin," said Jan. "Do you ...
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Was Jack Kirby's later comic book art influenced by his work on concept art for Lord of Light?

As part of the attempt to rescue hostages from the U.S. embassy in Tehran (dramatized in the film Argo), Jack Kirby, "the king of comics," was hired to do some concept art for a fake film ...
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Demystifying Zelazny's "Lord of Light"

I just finished reading Roger Zelazny's novel Lord of Light and although I enjoyed the book very much and liked its overall tone, I can't help feeling a little lost. I'd like to know a little bit ...
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"Lord of Light" by Zelazny - looking for the book timeline

I am listening to the audiobook of Lord of Light by Zelazny and I am totally lost to the order of stories presented. I have just finished the story when Yama confronts Sam (3rd story). I am totally ...
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