Book 3. (7 results) Priest-Kings of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | The Priest-Kings have eyes, which are compound and many-faceted, but they do not much rely on these organs. |
| 10 | 5 | They are, for them, something like our ears and nose, used as secondary sensors to be relied upon when the most pertinent information in the environment is not relayed by vision, or, in the case of the Priest-Kings, by scent. |
| 10 | 6 | Accordingly the two golden-haired, jointed appendages protruding from their globelike heads, above the rounded, disklike eyes, are their primary sensory organs. |
| 10 | 7 | I gather that these appendages are sensitive not only to odors but, due to a modification of some of the golden hairs, may also transform sound vibrations into something meaningful in their experience. |
| 10 | 8 | Thus, if one wishes, one may speak of them not only as smelling but hearing through these appendages. |
| 10 | 9 | Apparently hearing is not of great importance, however, to them, considering the small number of hairs modified for this purpose. |
| 10 | 10 | Oddly enough, few of the Priest-Kings whom I questioned on this matter seemed to draw the distinction clearly between hearing and smelling. |
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The Priest-Kings have eyes, which are compound and many-faceted, but they do not much rely on these organs.
They are, for them, something like our ears and nose, used as secondary sensors to be relied upon when the most pertinent information in the environment is not relayed by vision, or, in the case of the Priest-Kings, by scent.
Accordingly the two golden-haired, jointed appendages protruding from their globelike heads, above the rounded, disklike eyes, are their primary sensory organs.
I gather that these appendages are sensitive not only to odors but, due to a modification of some of the golden hairs, may also transform sound vibrations into something meaningful in their experience.
Thus, if one wishes, one may speak of them not only as smelling but hearing through these appendages.
Apparently hearing is not of great importance, however, to them, considering the small number of hairs modified for this purpose.
Oddly enough, few of the Priest-Kings whom I questioned on this matter seemed to draw the distinction clearly between hearing and smelling.
- (Priest-Kings of Gor, Chapter )