Letter B of Gor

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Barbarian: The Goreans consider anyone "barbarian" that does not speak The Language. In practice, this term is generally used to indicate those slaves brought to Gor from Earth on the Voyages of Acquisition.

Barbarian Brand: The barbarian brand is not really a brand. It is the vaccination mark found on the left upper arm of most Earth-born people.

Ba-Ta: The second letter of the Gorean alphabet.

Bath girl: Slave in one of the public baths. Nude save for her collar, with short hair for ease in swimming. She bathes and pleases the patrons of the bath. Bath slaves are excellent swimmers.

Beaded Collar: A collar of leather and beads about an inch and a half in height, used by the Red Savages of the Barrens. The beading pattern designates the owner of the slave. The knot that holds it to the neck is a signature knot, one that can only be tied by the owner.

Below-deck Girl:These are the girls that are shipped in the hold of a ship. They are shaved to control lice. Usually the most beautiful, desirable slaves are kept on deck. To be a below-deck girl is a derogatory statement.

Birds: Finch, Fisher, Fleer, Gant, Gim, Gort, Grub Borer, Gull, Herlit, Hermit, Hurlit, Jard, Kites, Lit, Mindar, Parrot, Tanager, Tarn, Tibit, Tindel, Tumit, Umbrella bird, Vulo, Waders, Warbler, Woodpecker, Zad, Zadit

Biscuit: The biscuit was flat and round. One type was made from Sa-tarna flour. Sometimes biscuits were carried in packs while traveling.

Black wine: This is simply coffee of Earth, although much more bitter. The beans were long ago introduced on Gor and the black wine bean is grown only on the slopes of Thentis, thus rendering this an extremely expensive luxury. This drink traditionally is served with sugar (yellow and white) and milk, and in small cups.

Bondage strings of the Innuit: Leather thongs or strings tied about the neck of the Innuit slave.

Bondmaid: Term for kajirae (female slave) in Torvaldsland.

Bondmaid brand: The brand found frequently in the north consists of a half circle, with, at its right tip, a steep diagonal line. The slave is often referred to as a woman whose belly lies beneath the sword.

Bondmaid gruel: Slave gruel was typically made Sa-tarna meal and water. No seasoning, sweetening was added. It was simply a thick paste that the slave ate from the hand of the Owner or from a bowl on the floor. In the north, the bondmaid gruel usually had raw fish added to it.

Bosk: The bosk is an ill-tempered, shaggy, long-haired, long-horned ruminant, similar to the wild ox of earth. They are primarily found on the plains of Gor, but farmers and peasants raise them domestically, It has a thick humped, neck, wide head, two small red eyes and long, wicked horns that curve forward into fearful points.

Brand, barbarian: The barbarian brand is not really a brand. It is the vaccination mark found on the left upper arm of most Earth-born people.

Brand, acceptance: Those peddlers and merchants who wished to do business with the Tuchuks, wore on his forearm a tiny brand. This brand was in the form of spreading bosk horns. This guaranteed his passage, at certain seasons, across the plains of the Wagon Peoples.

Brand, bondmaid: The brand found frequently in the north consists of a half circle, with, at its right tip, a steep diagonal line. The slave is often referred to as a woman whose belly lies beneath the sword.

Brand, chain and claw: The chain and claw brand is used in the lairs of the Kurii agents on Earth. The chain-and-claw brand signifies slavery and subjection within the compass of the Kur yoke. This brand is rarely seen on Gor.

Brand, chemical: This chemical brand was mentioned as a way of identifying a slave to the agents of the Kurii in Cos. It is a brand that is placed on the skin, that will only be visible with the addition of another chemical.

Brand, City of Treve: The mark or brand of Treve is the first letter, in cursive script, of the name of the city of Treve. It is not actually described, but the assumption can be made that it is the letter T.

Brand, common: The Kajira brand is also commonly referred to as the Kef brand. The kef is the first letter of the gorean word for slave, kajira or kajirus. It is the most common brand found in Gor, both on the male and female slave.

Brand, Dina: The dina is a small, lovely, multi-petaled flower, short-stemmed, blooming in a turf of green leaves, usually on the slopes of hills, in the northern temperate zones of Gor. It somewhat resembles a rose. It is also known as the slave flower. The dina brand is a small circular flower about an inch and a half in diameter, very lovely and delicate.

Brand, kajira: The kajira brand is also commonly referred to as the Kef brand. The kef is the first letter of the gorean word for slave, kajira or kajirus. It is the most common brand found in Gor, both on the male and female slave.

Brand, kajirus: The Kajira brand is also commonly referred to as the Kef brand. The kef is the first letter of the gorean word for slave, kajira or kajirus. It is the most common brand found in Gor, both on the male and female slave.

Brand, Kassar: The standard of the Kassars is that of a scarlet, three-weighted bola, which hangs from a lance; the symbolic representation of a bola, three circles joined at the center by lines, is used to mark their bosk and slaves.

Brand, Kataii: The standard of the Kataii is a yellow bow, bound across a black lance; their brand is also that of a bow, facing to the left.

Brand, kef: The Kajira brand is also commonly referred to as the Kef brand. The kef is the first letter of the gorean word for slave, kajira or kajirus. It is the most common brand found in Gor, both on the male and female slave.

Brand, kurii: The chain and claw brand is used in the lairs of the Kurii agents on Earth. The chain-and-claw brand signifies slavery and subjection within the compass of the Kur yoke. This brand is rarely seen on Gor.

Brand, moons and collar: The moons and collar brand is used by the Priest-Kings in their headquarters on Earth. It is a locked collar and, ascending diagonally above it, extending to the right, three quarter moons. This brand indicates the girl is subject to Gorean disciplines. The brand is rarely seen on Gor.

Brand, Palm: There is only one reference to the Palm brand. Unfortunately, there is no description or information on it's use.

Brand, Paravaci: The Paravaci standard is a large banner of jewels beaded on golden wires, forming the head and horns of a bosk; the Paravaci brand is a symbolic representation of a bosk head, a semicircle resting on an inverted isosceles triangle.

Brand, penalty: The penalty brands are used for punishment. There are three such brands mentioned in the books: marking as a liar, thief and traitor/traitoress. There is not a clear description of the brand, but it would appear they are a small letter, designating each offense.

Brand, Port Kar: The mark or brand of Port Kar is mentioned, but no description is given. It appears to be a city brand, possibly used for slaves owned by the Citizens if Port Kar.

Brand, Priest-Kings: The moons and collar brand is used by the Priest-Kings in their headquarters on Earth. It is a locked collar and, ascending diagonally above it, extending to the right, three quarter moons. This brand indicates the girl is subject to Gorean disciplines. The brand is rarely seen on Gor.

Brand, sa-fora: Another common expression for a female slave, incidentally, the initial of which, in cursive script, is sometimes used to mark a girl, is Sa-Fora.

Brand, staff and frond: Another name for the Kef or common Gorean kajiri brand.

Brand, Tahari: The initial printed letter of 'kajira' rather than the cursive letter, as generally, issued as the common brand of women in the Tahari. Both the cursive letter in common Gorean and the printed letter in Taharic are rather lovely, both being somewhat floral in appearance.

Brand, thief's: A tiny, three-pronged brand burned into the face over the right cheekbone of those of the Caste of Thieves in Port Kar.

Brand, Treve: The mark or brand of Treve is the first letter, in cursive script, of the name of the city of Treve. It is not actually described, but the assumption can be made that it is the letter T.

Brand, Tuchuk: The Tuchuk standard is that of the Four Bosk Horns. The brand of the four bosk horns, set in such a manner as to somewhat resemble the letter "H," is only about an inch high.

Brand of the Kassar: The standard of the Kassars is that of a scarlet, three-weighted bola, which hangs from a lance; the symbolic representation of a bola, three circles joined at the center by lines, is used to mark their bosk and slaves.

Brand of the Kataii: The standard of the Kataii is a yellow bow, bound across a black lance; their brand is also that of a bow, facing to the left.

Brand of the Paravaci: The Paravaci standard is a large banner of jewels beaded on golden wires, forming the head and horns of a bosk; the Paravaci brand is a symbolic representation of a bosk head, a semicircle resting on an inverted isosceles triangle.

Brand of the Priest-Kings: The moons and collar brand is used by the Priest-Kings in their headquarters on Earth. It is a locked collar and, ascending diagonally above it, extending to the right, three quarter moons. This brand indicates the girl is subject to Gorean disciplines. The brand is rarely seen on Gor.

Bread: Bread made from the staple of the Gorean economy, Sa-tarna grain. The loaves are flat, round and usually scored into six parts. Although, smaller loves of four pieces and larger loaves of eight pieces are also found. There is no mention of yeast in Gor and with the loaves being flat, it can be speculated the bread is unleavened.

Bread, Sa-tarna: Bread made from the staple of the Gorean economy, Sa-tarna grain. The loaves are flat, round and usually scored into six parts. Although, smaller loves of four pieces and larger loaves of eight pieces are also found. There is no mention of yeast in Gor and with the loaves being flat, it can be speculated the bread is unleavened.

Brother of the Wind: see tarn

Brush urt: A tiny rodent, possibly mouse-size, that is found in the bushes and brush of the forest.

Builders, Caste of: The Caste of Builders is a diverse caste group which includes architects, engineers, draftsmen, stonemasons, inventors and technicians, as well as many others, which concern themselves with the building of cities and the creation of the physical and engineering marvels of Gor. They are third of the High Castes. The Caste color is yellow.