Re: PLACES: Number of stead buildings

From: Michael Schwartz <mschwartz_at_hcU8_dTkBjeF1Zq-nLMKbCoqZ8-1IuAo5GmhIe-NUDeVMrLUQ7zc1hRd0kNkMaxi6v>
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 20:12:50 -0500


I wrote:

>A longhouse...

The residence of the head of the bloodline, of course, who is likely a farmer.

>Six nearby residences...

The godi and his family, two farmers and their families, the fisher and his family, and two families of cottars who work as household servants and gardeners.

>Another six farther out...

The huntsman and his family, two herders and their families, and three families of cottars who work as shepherds and pig-tenders.

Are these acceptable?

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