Re: names

From: David Dunham <dunham_at_pensee.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 1998 15:41:59 -0800


Simon Phipp wondered

> So, calling Chechens/Irkutzi/Bashkiri Russians is a hanging offence
> (actually quite true) but it's OK to call Dara happans Lunars?

Sure, why not? Just like you until recently called Chechens etc. communists.

It's not like you're calling a Dara Happan a Carmanian or a Pelandan...

Lunar is not an ethnic group. It's a religion. (Or I suppose the name of a ruling empire -- you can be under Lunar rule and still be from Vanch.)

David Dunham <mailto:dunham_at_pensee.com> Glorantha/RQ page: <http://www.pensee.com/dunham/glorantha.html> Imagination is more important than knowledge. -- Albert Einstein


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