Society/ Organization
by Strolen
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A rich southern landowner once imported hundreds of thousands of spiders and distributed them along his long, tree-lined road. After a couple of days, when the spiders had make an incredible number of webs amongst the rows of trees, he spread fine gold and silver dust on them to create a spectacular shimmering view. (true story) It was for his daughter's wedding day.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization April 1, 2007 |
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A culture must hide its hands in the arm of their clothing as a sign of respect and peace. When approaching somebody you show them respect by crossing your arms and hiding the hands in the shirt sleeves. Nobody worries about hidden knives and such, it is the threat of magic that this custom was created to prevent.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization December 12, 2003 |
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Marraige custom. The groom must prove his worth to the friends, family, and future wife. The best man is obligated to challenge the groom to a duel and the best man chooses the weapons. (can be anything, toothpicks, cotton balls, anything) If the groom wins then he proves his worth. If he loses then the bride will accept him for his faults and could sometimes gives him a task to accomplish before the wedding.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization February 15, 2003 |
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Facial tattoos in various designs are a sign of status in some cultures.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization February 15, 2003 |
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A certain culture believes that evil can live beyond the grave. They also believe that the destruction of the dead body can keep that one from coming back. Destroying the newly deceased body can destroy the soul if done properly. They first burn the body for 24 hours, smash the remains as well as possible, then burn the what is left for another 24 hours.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization October 16, 2002 |
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Diseased people, (leprosy or any other such fear inducing disease) when traveling, will often times wear a cloak that entirely covers their body and ring a bell as they travel, used as a warning for any others to stay away. Could be used for a disguise or safe passage.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization September 21, 2002 |
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A people who believe it is incredibly impolite to speak to anybody they meet for the first time. They believe their actions should speak for them until they are comfortable in each others presence and can then trust each other. Only then would converstation be appropriate.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization May 31, 2002 |
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During battle/war the heads of all slain are decapitated and collected by the slayer. The slayer will clean them up and put them on display for inspection by the commander. Depending on the deads name, rank, and expression on the face held by the death blow-the slayer will be rewarded by gold and/or status.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization May 31, 2002 |
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Archers never waste arrows in a volley. Always aim for something. To waste an arrow is a great dishonor and if caught will be shamed.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization May 31, 2002 |
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A culture has it forbidden to say their rulers name under penalty of death. Anybody in power must be referred to as their title. Comes from the fact that the rule or position can be taken over by anybody from any level in society. To use the title elevates them or brings them down from whatever level they were originally at before they took the position. Respect and authority comes from the position, not from previous life.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization May 10, 2002 |
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City, group, religion; every time a significant event happens to the city/person a new name will be given to signify the event. Could add the names to previous ones like a list of titles or could just be completely changed every time.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization May 10, 2002 |
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A religious group has a vow of poverty. They have nothing except what is donated to them. Once a day the group walks through the town holding small baskets for offerings. Main purpose is to recieve their food for the day. Most families believe it is good luck to give the group small foods that they can spare. The group is very grateful for the donations and all bow in unison to each that gives a donation much to the amusement of many kids that enjoy giving the donation.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization April 22, 2002 |
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Some people are linked psychicly and get brief glimpses of each others lives. They will have visions of what the other sees.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization January 5, 2002 |
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The size and number of knots in hair, tied around neck, or hanging from belt could signify family, importance, worship, guild affiliations. Being able to translate the meaning of the size and placement of knots can give you a a large understanding of who somebody is. May be used in a more barbaric society. Where in cities peoples clothes and crests show who they are, barbarians have no need for this so use knots. |
Ideas - Society/ Organization January 5, 2002 |
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Head priests of a order are buried sitting up with their skeletal hand sticking out of the ground so worshippers can still kiss his hand for a blessing.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization December 31, 2001 |
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To become a warrior in a tribe. -no food, drink, or sleep for 4 days and nights. -change into special clothes and painted enter hut -slices of skin carved from their chest and shoulders -wooden skewers through the bleeding flesh behind the chest muscles -stout thongs, secured to rafters were tied to skewers -hoisted from floor by these and weights were attached to their feet -twirled around till fell unconscious -when recovered from this, given a hatchet to cut off their little finger -ropes then tied to wrists and force to run in circle like a horse until he passed out -if survive all this he can return to his family in honor knowing he is now a warrior.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization December 31, 2001 |
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After a hanging, purchasing the rope and burning it yourself is said to remove all sins from you and keep you safe from the rope.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization December 31, 2001 |
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Earrings are said to give the sailor better sight. The pulse center for the eyes is through the earlobe.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization December 31, 2001 |
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Seeing a priest on the way to the ship to depart is bad luck. Sailor will not board the ship for 24hrs.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization December 31, 2001 |
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Whistling on the sea is bad luck. It is said to mock the sound of a strong wind and will call it so nature can show the true sound. Whistling is only allowed when becalmed or when shrouded in fog.
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Ideas - Society/ Organization December 31, 2001 |