The recent discussion of involuntary initiation of rapists into Thed
reminded me of a thought I had on tricksters a while back, namely that in
an Orlanthi society, persistent trouble-makers may find themselves
trickster initiates, whether they wish it or not. Even if the individual
doesn't see it, if the rest of the village decides it is so, that may be
enough.
Owen Jones
Centre for Maths and its Applications, School of Math. Sciences
Australian National University, ACT 0200
Ph +61 2 6249 2897 (office) 6249 4552 (direct) Fax +61 2 6249 4675
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