So was cheesemaking. I'll see what info I can dig up on my family cheese-mill...
Jeff
Peter Larsen wrote:
>
> Jeff Kyer says:
> >Wasn't there a honey-girl cult writeup in an old Trade Talk? I think
> it
> >would probably be an ormayla subcut or possibly a farmer subcult -
> its
> >something farmers tend to need.
> >
> >But I think it works best as a stand alone petty deity (10% time for
> a
> >feat and some unusual skills) or 30% for the rare initiate. But I'm
> >probably being picky.
>
> Doing a little bit of reading in the Reference Section, I see
> that honey could have quite an impact on the economy and
> mytho-economy of the clan. There's honey as a sweetener, food, and
> base for mead. Honey was used as a medicine (both as a drink and a
> component of salves). Honey was seen as carrying divine inspiration,
> removing sin, and driving off demons. There's even a Greek myth that
> connects honey and resurrection! So we have connections to: Elmal,
> Orlanth (Allfather), Ernalda (Healer and Queen), Chalana Arroy,
> Voria, Minlister, Odayla, and Lhankor Mhy. Wow!
> On top of this, the wax could be used for candles (seems kind
> of un-Heortling to indulge in luxury goods, but...), sealing storage
> vessels, lubrication, writing (something for the little Mhy-ites to
> try out on), and possibly wood finishing materials (I'm unclear if
> beeswax or petroleum waxes are better for this). Anyway, if bees are
> going to be a big deal, then they can be a really big deal....
>
> Peter Larsen
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