Dictionary cont ..M,N,O,P

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mamba (noun): large, predatory river tharlarion which inhabits the rivers of the rainforests inland of Schendi; It is believed the cannibalistic Mamba People take their name from this flesh eating animal. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 393

Mamba People (noun): also called 'Tharlarion People' a cannibal tribe. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 393

March (noun): the 2nd largest military unit of the Kurii it consists of 12 Bands (2 160 animals). Book 9: Marauders of Gor, page 241

Margin of Desolation (noun): an area north of Ar that was made into a wilderness thousands of pasangs deep. Wells were poisoned, and fields burned and salted to prevent the approach of armies from the north. It was allowed to re-vegetate and re-populate. Some believe the reason is to bring more arable land under cultivation; others say that the eyes of Ar turned north toward the powerful Salerian Confederation. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 129 Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 255 Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 145

Market of Semris (noun): a small town south and somewhat east of Samnium, it is famed for its markets for tarsks, four-legged and two-legged. The town square is described as neat and well maintained, set with flat stones intricately fitted together. There are shops, fountains, a closed temple and public buildings. Book 22: Dancer of Gor, pages 106 and 281

marking stick (noun): a writing implement rather like a pen Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 386

master belt (noun): a belt worn by the men of Torvaldsland from which hangs a knife in it's sheath, as well as a pouch and other accouterments. The axe is supported in it's own belt hung over the left shoulder, but it is also anchored by a ring in the master belt. Additionally, if the sword is not looped over the left shoulder, it will hung by its sheath and sheath straps from the master belt. Some say the name, 'master belt' derives from it's not infrequent use in the disciplining of bond-maids. Book 9: Marauders of Gor, page 50

master, private (noun): an individual free man who owns slaves chosen for the pleasure he will personally receive from owning them and being in their company. Book 25: Magicians of Gor, pages 112-113

master, public (noun): an individual free man or institution owning multiple slaves who are chosen for pleasing others, bringing indirect pleasure to their owner. Examples are feast slaves, flute girls, or state slaves. Book 25: Magicians of Gor, pages 112-113

matok (noun): a Priest-King term, it refers to an inhabitant of the Nest which is in the Nest but not of the Nest Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 92

maza (noun): Kaiila or Dust Leg term meaning metal. Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 246

mazasa (phrase): translation: copper Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 321

mazasapa (noun): Kaiila or Dust Leg term meaning black metal; translated loosely into iron. Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 246

meat-catch (noun): a carnival-like game which involves slaves lined up on their knees, hands bound behind their backs who are tossed bits of meat to catch one at a time; the girls catching the meat, or recovering a missed bit by scrambling with the others for it, receive points for their Masters. Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 112 Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 37 and 43

Memory, the (noun): although the Red Savages, described as ruthless and ferocious, seem to thrive on internecine warfare, there is one common tradition that will unite them over customary conflicts and rivalries. Their hatred of the white man, called simply, 'The Memory' always takes priority. Book 17: Savages of Gor, pages 35, 148 and 248

Men of Torvaldsland, creation of (legend): according to Gorean legend, man was formed from the mud of the earth and the blood of tarns by the Priest-Kings. In Torvald legend, man was formed from the hoe, water, and salt by the Gods to serve as their slaves. Those of Torvaldsland share an addendum to this story. One of the Gods, curious, careless, or, perhaps angry, threw his own axe to the ground and poured paga and his own blood upon it. The axe laughed, lept up and fled so fast no Gods could catch him. He became the father of the men of Torvaldsland. Book 8: Hunters of Gor, pages 257-258

Merchants, Caste of (noun): the caste of those who deal in merchandise and trading; their caste colors are white and gold. Caste members can range from simple shop keepers to the rich and powerful, often significant in local political activities, searching for ways to advance their own prominence, sometimes to the point of contributing to armed conflict. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 84

merchant kaissa (noun): refers to the standardized version of kaissa played at fairs and tournaments. Book 20: Players of Gor, page 8

message tube (noun): a capped tube affixed to a slave's collar by a small thong which can hold messages for her to transport. Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 359

metaglana (adv): a female who is no longer a virgin or 'glana' preceded by the state of 'profalarina' indicating a female who is about to be 'falarina' and before that by 'meta glana' one who looks forward to her deflowering. Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 203 Book 22: Dancer of Gor, page 128

midnight, Gorean (noun): the twentieth ahn. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 26 Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 180

milk, kaiila (noun): used by the peoples of the Tahari as verr milk is used elsewhere, it is reddish with a salty strong taste due to the content of ferrous sulfate. Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 71

mindar (noun): a short-winged, yellow and red bird of the rainforests inland of Schendi; with its sharp bill, it digs in the bark of flower trees for larvae and grubs. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 282

mint stick (noun): a confection served in a bowl on a tray set for blackwine service, otherwise not described. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 10

mitakoda (noun): Dust Leg term meaning my friend. Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 257

mitakola (noun): Kaiila word meaning my friend. Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 257

moons, Gorean (noun): three moons shine on the planet, Gor, one large and two small ones, described as full, beautiful, and 'hurtling through' the clouds. They are said to have a biological effect on females, who are sometimes chained beneath them. It is suggested that the waxing and waning of the cycles of the moon correlate with the sexual cycles of the female. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 41 Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 34 Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 170 Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, page 394 Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 58

moons, Red Savage (noun): the moons as they mark the seasons of Red Savage life. Among them are the winter moons of Waniyetuwi and Wanicokanwi, as well as the Istawicayanzanwi or Sore-Eye Moon. The moon of the Returning Gants or Magaksicaagliwi heralds early spring followed by Wozupiwi, the Planting Moon. Kantwasi is the moon when the plums are red. The moon in which the tabuk rut (Takiyuhawi) is also called the Canpasapawi, the moon when the chokecherries are ripe. The Canwapegiwiw is the moon when the leaves become brown followed by the Corn-Harvest Moon which is called either the Wayuksapiwi or Canwapekasnawi, the moon when the wind shakes off the leaves. The autumnal equinox occurs in Canwapegiwi. Book 17: Savages of Gor, pages 143-144, and 253

mul (noun): a Priest-King term for a human slave Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 94 mul cases (noun): transparent plastic tube in which a mul sleeps. Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 110

mul fungus (noun): bland whitish fibrous vegetable-like material which is the main food of muls. Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 109

mul torch (noun): rod used to light passages in the Priest-Kings Nest. Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 115

mul-pellets (noun): surmised by Tarl Cabot to be a vitamin supplement for muls. Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 109

Musicians, Caste of (noun): czehar players have the most prestige, followed by the flutists and the players of the kalika. The players of the drums come next, and the farthest fellow down the list is the man who keeps the bag of miscellaneous instruments, playing them and parceling them out to others as needed. Musicians are never enslaved, but they may be exiled, tortured, or slain. It is said, that he who makes music must, like the tarn and the Vosk gull, be free. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 154

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nadu (noun): gorean position of the pleasure slave and usually the first slave position taught to a new girl. A kneeling slave is directed to straighten her back and sit on her heels, lifting her head, and placing her hands, palms down, on her thighs. There are a couple of examples which suggest a variation of uplifted palms, though this appears to be an exception to the basic position. Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 234 Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 53 Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 77, 81 and page 166 Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 155 Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 320

Napoktan (noun): the Bracelets Band of the Kaiila Tribe of the Red Savages. Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, page 24

needle fly (noun): also known as sting flies, these originate in the delta and similar places. Its sting is extremely painful but it is usually not dangerous unless inflicted in great numbers. Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 161

needle tree (noun): a tree of the Thentis region, whose oil is used in perfumes Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 141

Nest (noun): the colony and home of the Priest-Kings in the Sardar; the ruler of the Nest is the Mother, from whose eggs the Priest-Kings are hatched Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 84

Nest Trust (noun): a term which means more than 'friendship' to the Priest-Kings. It is described as a communal notion, a reliance on the practices and traditions of an institution, accepting them and living in terms of them. Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 80

nestle position (noun): ''Nestle ' I told her. 'Yes Master ' she said. She nestled obediently in the crook of my left arm.' Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 279

night gate (noun): a gate or gates monitored to allow passage of bona fide citizens to and from the city after dark. Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, page 102

noon, gorean (noun): 10th ahn is the gorean noon. Book 22: Dancer of Gor, pages 278 and 324

nose ring (noun): fine, gold ring fitted into a hole pierced into the septum of the nose. Among the Wagon Peoples, all females, slave and free wear such rings, as do their animals. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 27 Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 166 Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 11

notched stick (noun): musical instrument played by sliding a polished tem-wood stick across its surface. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 153

nu (noun): a letter of the Gorean alphabet Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 383

nykus (noun): victory; from the Greek nike Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 100

Nyoka River (noun): river that flows into Schendi harbor from the rainforest, and then on to Thassa. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, pages 16 and 100

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oar dance (noun): a feat of agility performed by the rovers of Torvaldsland, that of leaping from moving oar to moving oar of the Serpent ships of the Torvald. Apparently a celebratory act. Book 9: Marauders of Gor, pages 82-83

Octavii (noun): ranked as first and second, these individuals are deputy commissioners in the records office of a city. Book 25: Magicians of Gor, pages 442 and 454

Official Stone (noun): a solid metal cylinder that is kept near Sardar. Four times a year on a set day during the fairs cities have the chance to test it against the standard stone. Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 127

olakota (noun): Kaiila word meaning peace. Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 257

Olni River (noun): a tributary of the Vosk River which stretches northeast from it's confluence with the Vosk at Lara. Lara, Vonda, Port Olni and Ti are the cities forming the Salerian Confederation, all of which lie on the Olni River. Book 14: Fighting Slave of Gor, page 171

Omen Year (noun): a season, rather than a year, calculated by the Wagon Peoples into three phases. The first phase is called the 'Passing of Turia', in the fall; the 'Wintering', which takes place north of Turia and south of the Cartius River, and, finally the 'Return to Turia' in the spring (also called 'Season of Little Grass'). The omens are taken near Turia by the haruspexes, mostly readers of bosk blood and verr livers. Depending on their determination an 'Ubar San' might be chosen, the Ubar of all the Peoples. In the time of Tarl Cabot, the omens had not been favorable for one hundred years. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 11-12

omnion (noun): a letter of the Gorean alphabet Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 383

one-strap (noun): one of a series of straps used in the navigation of a Tarn, namely for climbing steeply; it is also a command for Tarns trained in verbal cues. One-Strap! Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 130 and 177

opals, common (noun): milky in color. Because they are much more rare on Gor they are of more value than those of Earth. Book 10: Tribesman of Gor, page 92

opals, flame (noun): reddish and blue in color. Because they are much more rare on Gor they are of more value than those of Earth. Book 10: Tribesman of Gor, page 92

open-legged tie (noun): right wrist is tied to right ankle, and left wrist to left ankle, with about six or seven inches of slack between wrist and ankle. It is not good for general security but is it a good and familiar slave tie. One advantage of this is that a girl may kneel comfortably for hours. Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 207

Or (noun): a unit of ten warriors of the Wagon Peoples. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 175

Oralu (noun): a unit of a thousand warriors of the Wagon Peoples. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 175

Orlu (noun): a unit of a hundred warriors of the Wagon Peoples. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 175

ost (noun): tiny snake, about 12" long, bright orange in color; its venom causes extremely painful death within seconds; It is the most venemous snake on Gor. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 26

ost, rainforest (noun): a snake of the rainforests inland of Schendi are red with black stripes. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 311

oysters (noun): from the delta of the Vosk. Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 301

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paddle mitten (noun): a mitten worn by the Red Hunter as he paddles his kayak or umiak. It has a thumb on each side, so that when one side is worn, it can be turned over. Book 12: Beasts of Gor, page 280

paga (noun; abbr. of Pagar-Sa-Tarna, lit. 'pleasure of the life-daughter'): a grain-based, distilled hard liquor akin to whiskey; sometimes served warm

paga attendant (noun): a male employee of a paga tavern, who supervises the serving of paga by slavegirls, and collects payment for the paga and the use of the slavegirls Book 15: Rogue of Gor, page 77

paga, drinking vessels (noun): paga, the fermented drink made from Sa-Tarna grain seems to have no traditions surrounding it's service, as is demonstrated by the myriad variety of serving and drinking vessels deemed acceptable by the Gorean imbiber. The following annotations list these examples of drinking vessels: cups, brass cups, glasses, bowls, goblets, metal goblets, a silver goblet studded with rubies, a golden goblet, and a kantharos Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 9 Book 6: Raiders of Gor, pages 102, 105, 111, 223 and 306 Book 9: Marauders of Gor, pages 22-23 Book 12: Beasts of Gor, page 371 Book 23: Renegades of Gor, page 71 and 77

paga tavern (noun): an establishment where food and alcoholic beverages, esp. paga, are sold; in addition, the use of the serving slave is included in the price of the paga bought Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 7

paga, sa-tarna (noun): a strong fermented drink brewed from sa-tarna (pagar-sa-tarna or Pleasure of the Life- Daughter) grain, the favored drink of Gorean men. A cup in a paga tavern would cost a tarsk bit. One of the large serving bottles may be purchased for a silver tarsk. Paga is served warmed to fiery hot. There seem to be no traditions surrounding it's service as demonstrated by the variety of vessels from which it is, stored, served and drunk.(See: *paga, serving vessels and *paga, drinking vessels) Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 74 Book 8: Raiders of Gor, pages 100, 102, 111 and 113 Book 9: Marauders of Gor, pages 22 and 23 Book 15: Rogue of Gor, page 78 Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 16

paga, serving vessels (noun): paga, the fermented drink made from Sa-Tarna grain, seems to have no traditions surrounding it's service, as is demonstrated by the myriad variety of serving and drinking vessels deemed acceptable by the Gorean imbiber. The following annotations list these examples of serving vessels: wineskins or botas made from verrskin leather, bottles so large they must be supported by a shoulder sling, bronze vessels with a similar strap, a hydria or water vessel, as well as bottles, sealed with the insignia of the brewer. Paga is served from kettles, jugs and vats when not sealed in a large or standard sized bottle. Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 105, 111, 113, 120, and 171 Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 113 Book 8: Hunters of Gor, page 13 Book 12: Beasts of Gor, page 371 Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, pages 16 and 36

pagar (noun): pleasure Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 75

pagar kajira (noun): pleasure slave palm tree (noun): More than 1500 varieties of palm trees exist in the rainforest one of which is the Fan Palm more than 20 ft high and spreads it leaves in the form of a an opened fan it is an excellent source of pure water as much as one liter of water being found almost as though cupped at the base of each leaf's stem. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 310

palm wine (noun): drink mentioned briefly; no description available. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 429

panga (noun): two-foot-long heavy curve-bladed bush knife. Book 13 Explorers of Gor, page 287

Panther Girl (forest girl) (noun): runaway women who live in the forest without free men, taking as slave any man who enters their domain and eventually selling him. Those of the northern forests dress in the teeth and skins of forest panthers which they slay with their spears and bows Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 82 and 118

panther, jungle (noun): Less dangerous to man than the northern variety inhabitant of the rainforest. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 312

Parade of Slaves (noun): a presentation of beauty and attractions in which the slaves present themselves one by one usually accompanied by music for the inspection of the guests. Commonly takes place in paga taverns and brothels but may take place elsewhere. Free women are usually not present. Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 29

Paravaci (noun): one of the 4 tribes of the Wagon Peoples, the Paravaci are known as The Rich People. Their standard is a large banner of jewels strung on golden wires, forming the head and horn of a bosk. The value of such a standard is incalculable. The Paravaci brand is a stylized representation of a bosk head: a semi-circle resting on an inverted isosceles triangle. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 14

parfleche (noun): kailiauk hide is prepared in sheets, cut almost as thin as paper, dried in the prairie sun and layered to form a flat, leather envelope which is sealed with a seam of hardened fat. Used to store food, such as kailiauk meat. Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 328

parsit current (noun): the main eastward current of the waters above the polar basin, so named because of the several varieties of migrating parsit fish which follow it. Book 12: Beasts of Gor, page 38

parsit fish (noun): a silvery fish having brown stripes, the follow the 'parsit current' in the polar basin. In Torvaldsland, it is smoked and dried, stored in barrels, and used in trade to the south. Book 9: Marauders of Gor, pages 28, 56, and 63-64 Book 12: Beasts of Gor, page 38

pasang (noun): measure of distance equalling .7 miles Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 58 pasang stone (noun): a stone set up along roads to mark distance to and from certain destinations. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 35

Passage Hand (noun): the 5-day period between Gorean months, which consist of 5 5- day weeks Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 78

passion slave (noun): a slavegirl who has been bred, rather captured; specifically, one that has been bred for a particular trait, such as beauty or slave heat or the shape of her lips Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 53

Peasants, Caste of (noun): the basic caste of Gor; they refer to themselves as the 'Ox on Which the Home Stone Rests' Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, pages 27 and 66 Book 5: Assassin of Gor page 157

pemmican (noun): strips of dried kailiauk meat pounded into a powder and mixed with fruit, such as chokeberries, is fixed in kailiauk fat and shaped into round, flat cakes. Provides portable protein and energy source. Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, page 46

Pentilicus Tallux (noun): a renowned poet of the Ar of one hundred years ago, the Great Theater in Ar is named for him. It has a huge stage which can accommodate a thousand actors. Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page110

People (noun): a division of the Kur military, it is composed of twelve smaller units, the March. Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 22

personal serving slave (noun): a slave assigned or owned by the person she obeys. Her duties may include running errands, general cleaning, or caring for personal belongings. Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 366

Physicians, Caste of (noun): the caste which practices the healing arts; the Physicians are one of the five High Castes which make up the Gorean government; their caste color is green Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 44, 61-63

pierced-ear girl (noun): a common Turian custom which became popular after the fall of Turia to the Wagon Peoples; such a girl is permanently marked as the most abject of slaves Book 7: Captive of Gor, pages 157, 167 and 319 Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 10-11

Pillar of Exchanges (noun): about one hundred pasangs northwest of Tharna lonely white column of solid marble 400 feet in height and 100 feet in diameter. The solid pillar offers an almost ideal place for the exchange of prisoners. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor page, 141

Plains of Turia (noun): the southern prairies of Gor, described as a broad grassland, from the Thassa and the Ta-Thassa Mountains to the southern foothills of the Voltai Range. Called the Land of the Wagon Peoples, their holdings extend in the north to the Cartius River. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 3 and 4

plank collar (noun): a two-piece board hinged at one end and capable of being locked at the other, similar in operation to the stocks of 18th-century America and England; it has two or more semi-circular holes cut in each side so that it may fit around the necks of more than one slavegirl or captive free woman at one time

Player (noun): one who makes his living as a master of Kaissa, playing for a cup of paga, or perhaps a night's lodging at an Inn. They are not a Caste, but a clan who tend to live apart, their members made up of men from various Castes who often have little in common but fame. Book 5: Assassin of Gor, pages 27 and 325 Book 7: Hunters of Gor, page 47

Pleasure Garden (noun): the name for a beautifully landscaped walled area at a wealthy Gorean home. Besides the decoration of flowers and foliage, slave girls may be kept there. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 217

pleasure rack (noun): a device, ranging in complexity from a grid of ropes in a wooden frame to a moveable, adjustable frame with chains, for the display and sexual use of slavegirls and captive free women Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 199 Book 15: Rogue of Gor, page 21

pleasure silk (noun): sheer, clingy form of silk worn only by slavegirls; wraps like a pareau, with a disrobing loop at the left shoulder Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 322

Pleasure Slave (noun): a slavegirl whose main function is sexual servitude to her master; traditionally, she kneels with her knees spread wide, and her hands either resting on her thighs or, in some cities, crossed behind her, ready for binding Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 101

Poets, Caste of (noun): One of the low castes. On Gor the singer or poet is regarded as a craftsman who makes strong sayings he has his role to play in the social structure celebrating battles and histories singing of heroes and cities but also he is expected to sing of living and of love and joy not merely of arms and glory; and too it is his function to remind the Goreans from time to time of loneliness and death lest they should forget that they are men. This Caste is outlawed in Tharna. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 103

poison (noun): the use of poison of Gor is generally considered not worthy of men. It is against the Code of Warriors. It is thought of as a weapon of women. Book 9: Marauders of Gor, page 18

Polar North (noun): referring to the area above the Hrimgar Mountains, home of the Red Hunters. Most of this land is tundra, a treeless plain covered with mosses, shrubs, and lichens during the summer. Some two hundred and forty different types of plants grow in the Gorean arctic within 500 pasangs of the pole. In the winter, early spring, and late fall, it is s desolate, bleak, frozen barren alien landscape. Book 12: Beasts of Gor, pages 195-196

Port Kar (noun): facing the gleaming Thassa by way of the Tamber Gulf, is the crowded, squalid, malignant city at the mouth of the Vosk Delta called Port Kar. It is sometimes referred to as the Tarn of the Sea. It is the only city on Gor that recognizes a Caste of Thieves, and it is the only city on Gor actually built by slaves under the whip of their Masters. The city is a mass of holdings, each almost a fortress, all crossed and divided by hundreds of canals.Port Kar is ruled by a several conflicting Ubars, and, under them, the Council of Captains who are responsible for maintaining and managing the great arsenal, as well as the fleets of Port Kar. Her name is a synonym in Gorean for cruelty and piracy. Book 6: Raiders of Gor, pages 6 and 103

Port Olni (noun): city located on the North bank of the Olni River. A member of the Salerian Confederation. Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 88 pot girl (noun): a slavegirl whose main function is cooking and other menial tasks; used disparagingly Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 164

Prayer Ring (noun): ring with several tiny knobs on it has circular knob (like the golden circle at the termination of the Initiates staff notifies that one cycle of prayer has been completed. Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 20

Pride (noun): a military unit consisting of 100 Warriors Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 27

pride veil (noun): the third veil worn by free women; worn under the house veil and over the veil of the citizeness

Priest-King (noun): Sardar; golden insect-like creatures about a yard wide and almost 18 feet tall with six legs and globe-like head. Keepers of the Sacred Place in the Sardar Mountains. Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 75

Priest-Kings, symbol of (noun): described as a golden circle, which has no beginning or end; the symbol of eternity. Book 12: Beasts of Gor, page 46

Prison Moon (noun): of the three moons orbiting Gor, the name given to one of the two smaller ones. Book 5: Assassins of Gor, page 170

Prition (noun): title of a treatise on bondage written by Clearchus of Cos Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, page 139 Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 194

profalarina (adv): a female who is no longer a virgin or 'glana' preceded by the state of 'profalarina' indicating a female who is about to be 'falarina' and before that by 'meta glana' one who looks forward to her deflowering. Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 203 Book 22: Dancer of Gor, page 128

prostrate (noun): the slave kneels, bows her head, leans forwward and touches her forehead to the floor, stretches her arms out before her with palms face down and fingers spread. Book 19: Kajira of Gor, page 305