English reflexive pronouns somewhat odd?

From: "*alan*" <in_flagrante@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:30:45 GMT

It was recently called to my attention by a non-native English speaker that the reflexive pronouns are not consistent in their formation.
In the 1st and 2nd person, one uses a prefix which is normally considered to be possessive, i.e. myself, ourselves, yourself, yourselves.
In the 3rd person one uses a prefix which is normally considered objective, i.e. himself, themselves.
Is there a rational explanation for this development?
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alan

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