Book 27. (7 results) Prize of Gor (Context Quote)
| Chapter # | Sentence # | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 681 | And the existence of Gor she took as a natural given, however it might be explained. |
| 27 | 682 | Slaves, incidentally, as other animals, verr, tarsks, and such, are not permitted within the precincts of the temples, lest the temples be profaned. |
| 27 | 683 | "But here, on this world, I have come to realize the baselessness and fatuity of such speculations," said Mirus. |
| 27 | 684 | "We have no evidence whatsoever of the existence of priest-kings, nor have we encountered any who have such evidence. |
| 27 | 685 | It is clear, now, that the myths and legends of priest-kings have been invented by the caste of Initiates, in order to exploit superstitious terror and live as parasites on the earnings of others". |
| 27 | 686 | "Few would deny that the caste of Initiates are parasites," said Portus Canio, who held no great brief for that caste. |
| 27 | 687 | Supposedly the caste of Initiates praised priest-kings, offered regular and special sacrifices, interceded with them on behalf of men, interpreted their will to men, and such. |
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And the existence of Gor she took as a natural given, however it might be explained.
Slaves, incidentally, as other animals, verr, tarsks, and such, are not permitted within the precincts of the temples, lest the temples be profaned.
"But here, on this world, I have come to realize the baselessness and fatuity of such speculations," said Mirus.
"We have no evidence whatsoever of the existence of priest-kings, nor have we encountered any who have such evidence.
It is clear, now, that the myths and legends of priest-kings have been invented by the caste of Initiates, in order to exploit superstitious terror and live as parasites on the earnings of others".
"Few would deny that the caste of Initiates are parasites," said Portus Canio, who held no great brief for that caste.
Supposedly the caste of Initiates praised priest-kings, offered regular and special sacrifices, interceded with them on behalf of men, interpreted their will to men, and such.
- (Prize of Gor, Chapter )