Keith writes:
> I think if you read "Master of Life and Death" as "Master of
> his Own Life and Death" it makes more sense. It's like he is
> responsible for his own life and death, controls it to some
> extent, can make deals and negotiate because he has
> responsibility for outcomes.
. . .
> Shamans, on the other hand, do take responsibility for their own
> afterlife.
Aha! That did it for me. Thanks, Keith!
Chris