Michael Moorcock's Toad God

[Havard]

Most likely, but then again, there's the thing:

We have multiple sources that are very similar - in fact, so similar, that a distinction cannot be made.

The distinction really isnt that interesting. All of these sources are relevant and can be used for inspiration.

However, my good friend at the Piazza, Ripvanwormer, made the following comment:

In The Bane of the Black Sword by Michael Moorcock, Quaolnargn was just a blind reptilian, soul-eating demon summoned by Theleb K'aarna, not the focus of any cult. It's a nearly mindless, endlessly hungry creature who cannot remain on Elric's plane very long without being overwhelmed by pain. If Quaolnargn is a "toad god" in the Wilderlands, I wonder how it differs from Tsathoggus the Frog God, if at all. They might be two names for the same being.

Although made in the context of the Wilderlands, the same likely applies to Blackmoor. Clark Ashton Smith is easily the inspiration for Moorcock and the Blackmoor Frog God, though sharing the same source they may have similarities.

-Havard