On Feb 15, 2006, at 4:01 PM, Howard Brazee wrote: > Kenneth Gorelick wrote: > >> I dunno. The concept of prostitution in a mitotic culture is >> fascinating! On the other hand, our close cousins the monkeys >> have estrus cycles, so why not genetically modified humans? Maybe >> each House has unique aspects to its reproductive patterns that >> derive from their totemic animal. That would make inter-House >> bastardy even more heinous than otherwise. Plus, think about the >> matings of Dragons or Dzur, compared with Tsalmoth or Teckla! >> This could give Steve a whole new sideline of stories! >> > > Maybe prostitution is part of their form of birth control. Do you mean as part of their oral tradition?