> From: Owen Jones <oj_at_maths.anu.edu.au>
> Subject: involuntary initiation and tricksters
>
> 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.
>
(ding,ding,ding) Yeah! That works! Why would somebody join a cult that
causes them to be ostracised? Because their nature forces them into it, even
if they don't make a conscious decision to do so. I like that.
V.S. Greene : kyfix_at_aol.com : Boston, near Arkham...