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ta (preposition): to; as in Ta-Sardar-Gor 'to the Priest-Kings of Gor' Book 2: Outlaw of Gor page 13

ta-grape (noun): edible purple fruit, the size of a small plum, from which Ta-wine is made, usually associated with the terraces of Cos, but also found in various locales of similar latitude Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 45 Book 10: Tribesman of Gor, page 213 Book 20: Players of Gor, page 291 Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, page 81

Ta-Teera (noun): a one-piece, sleeveless, short slave garment; also called the slave rag

Ta-Thassa (phrase; lit. 'to the sea'): ritual phrase invoked during a libation offering of wine, oil, and salt made to Thassa

Ta-Thassa Mountains (noun): a mountain range in the southern hemisphere of Gor, it marks the southern border of the rainforest between it and the southern prairies. It's western border is the shores of the Thassa. Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 6

tabor (noun): a small hand drum ; it's drumhead is made of verrskin. The tension is adjusted by tightening or loosening small pegs around it's perimeter Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 133 Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 36

Tabor, island of (noun): the island in the Thassa south of Teletus Book 8: Hunters of Gor page 42

tabuk! (exposition): this tarn command is used by the tarnsman on long flights, and does not want to free the bird to find prey. When he spots a tabuk or other animal, he cries, 'Tabuk!' and this is the signal for the tarn to hunt. The bird makes it's kill and feeds and the flight resumes with the tarnsman in the saddle. Book2: Outlaw of Gor page, 126

tabuk, common (noun): a kind of antelope, yellow in color with a single horn found in many area's of Gor. It travels in fleet footed herds and haunts the ka-la-na thickets of the planet occasionally venturing daintily into the meadows in search of berries and salt. It's meat is used as food by men (often as tabuk steak) and animals. It is a favorite prey of Tarns. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, pages 76 and 126 Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 191

tabuk, northern (noun): massive tawny and swift is much larger than its smaller southern variety; standing ten hands at the shoulders. They have a single spiralling ivory horn, which at it's base can be 2 1/2 inches in diameter and over a yard in length. The Red Hunters are irrecovably tired to the tabuk for sustenance and the devices of daily living much like the Wagon Peoples and the bosk, and the Red Savages and the kailiauk. Book 12: Beasts of Gor page 152

Tahari Desert (noun): desert region variously known as the 'Tahari Wastes' lies east of Tor. It is hundreds of pasangs deep and thousands in length, punctuated by various oasis springs and deep wells. In some areas, it has been centuries between rains. Diurnal air temperatures in the shade are in the range of 120 degree's Fahrenheit. Klima, located far to the east in 'The Wastes' is the location of the infamous salt mines. The major tribes are the Kavars and the Aretai, and their vassal tribes, such as the Char, the Kashani, the Ta'Kara, the Raviri, the Tashid, the Luraz, and the Bakahs. Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 33 and 47

Tahari ring (noun): one of a set of 5 invisibility rings produced by the Kur scientist, Prasdak thousands of years ago. The Tahari ring, given to Tarl Cabot by a Kur ally, was used by him to help him disarm a destructive device from the Steel Worlds which would have destroyed the planet. Cabot gave the ring to Samos, who intrusted it to Shaba, a famed explorer credited with discovering the source of the Ua. Shaba used the ring to aid in his explorations and to entice Cabot to follow him to into the jungle. He needed Cabot to ensure someone would return his many maps and scrolls of exploration to civilized Gor. He died, as he expected, at the source of the Ua River named for him, Lake Shaba. The ring was returned to Cabot by Bila Haruma, after Shaba's death. Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, pages 285-294 and 303 Book 13: Explorers of Gor, pages 27-34, 431-435, and 449

Tajuks (noun): a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor page 342 Ta'Kara (noun): a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Kavars Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor page 93

Tal (noun): greetings; often accompanied with a salute performed by raising the right hand to shoulder level, palm inward. . One example exists which appears that Tal is used as a farewell, but even Tarl Cabot interpreted it as a 'final greeting', rather than a farewell. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, pages 28, 55, 70, and 172 Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 392 Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 87 Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, pages 344 and 345 Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 199

talender (noun): delicate and yellow petaled, a fragrant meadow flower; when worn in a slave girl's hair, it is a symbol of deep submission and emotional attachment to her owner. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 131 and page 139 Book 8: Hunters of Gor, page 65

talmit (noun): headband Book 9: Marauders of Gor page 139 talmit, kajira (noun): headband worn by work slaves; it can denote girls with authority over other slaves. Book 7: Captive of Gor, pages 285-286

talu (noun): a unit a measure equaling 2 gallons Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 242

talu bag (noun): a small bag commonly carried by a nomad herding verr affoot near his camp, but seldom used in caravans except on the saddles of scouts. Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 242

taluna (noun; lit. 'panther girl'): a free woman who lives as a hunter in small tribes of 15-100 members; they roam the northern forests of Gor Book 7: Captive of Gor. page 118

tar (preposition): to Tar-Sardar-Gor (lit. 'To the Priest-Kings of Gor'): ritual phrase recited during the pre- banquet libation in which a few grains of meal, colored salt, and a few drops of wine are placed in a fire; the equivalent of saying grace tarn (noun): crested hawk-like bird large enough to be saddled and flown, it is used in battle and in racing and is bred for swiftness and aggressiveness. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 51 Book 22: Dancer of Gor, page 148

tarn cot (noun): building in which domesticated tarns are housed Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 165

tarn cot, faction (noun): a tarn cot for use by numerous owners involved in a faction. Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 169

tarn death (noun): each limb of a person is attached by rope or chain to different tarns and the person is flown aloft then torn apart. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 158

tarn disk, copper (noun): a unit of currency Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 160

tarn disk, gold (noun): a unit of currency, of the highest value on Gor; also made in double- weight; many cities on Gor mint their own money, but the gold tarn disk of Ar is the standard for much of Gor. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 191

tarn drums (noun): drums used in a march during war; the signals are used to control flying tarn armies. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, pages 130 and 191

tarn goad (noun): an electrical device, much like a cattle prod, used for controlling tarns; is c. 20" long Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 50

tarn keeper (noun): one that oversees tarn handling. Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 168

Tarn Keepers, Caste of (noun): Those working and training tarns. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 52 Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 168

tarn ship (noun): a type of ram-ship, being long and narrow, with a shallow draft, a straight keel, a single lateen-rigged mast, and a single bank of oars; at the prow, below the waterline, is a ram shaped like a tarn's head; it also carries light catapults, shearing blades, and other weaponry Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 192

tarn wire (noun): razor wire strung between the walls of a city to protect it from aerial attack Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 162

tarna (noun): daughter; as in Sa-Tarna 'Life Daughter'. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 68

Tarnburg (noun): a city in the southern, more civilized, ranges of the Voltai, it is essentially a mountain fortress located two hundred pasangs to the north and east of Hochburg. This high city is the home of Dietrich of Tarnburg, a renowned military strategist, the victor in multiple engagements, and the innovator of several military techniques, defenses, formations, etc. Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, pages 31-33

tarntauros (noun): a legendary creature which is half man and half tarn. May be compared to the mythical centaur of Earth. Book 23: Renegades of Gor, page 138

tarsk (noun): fat, grunting, brindled, shaggy-maned, hoofed, flat-snorted, rooting, short-legged quadruped, having a bristly mane which runs down its spine to the base of the tail. In the wild, it is viciously aggressive. A common source of meat, and is often roasted whole. Market of Semris is famed for it's tarsk markets. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 76 Book 5: Assassin of Gor, page 87 Book 6: Raiders of Gor, pages 44 and 219 Book 13: Explorers of Gor, pages 345-346 Book 22: Dancer of Gor, pages 106, 108 and 281

tarsk bit (noun): a large coin worth from 1/10 to 1/4 of a copper tarsk depending on the city which mints the coin (see tarsk copper). Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 54

tarsk, copper (noun): a copper coin (see tarsk silver and tarsk bit). Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 54

tarsk, giant (noun): large cousin of the tarsk, standing 10 hands high at the shoulder and is hunted with lances from tarnback. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 346

tarsk, silver (noun): a coin considered to be of much value by most goreans. It is worth 100 copper tarks in most cities. Ten silver tarks is the equivalent of one gold piece of one of the high cities. Many gold pieces are standardized against the golden tarn disk of Ar. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 54 Book 15: Rogue of Gor, page 155 Book 17: Savages of Gor, page 120

tarsk bit (noun): a copper coin worth from 1/10 to 1/4 of a copper tarsk, depending on the city which mints the coin Ta-Sardar-Gor (phrase: lit. 'To the Priest-Kings of Gor'): a libation which varies in formality from the simple statement, loudly proclaimed to a ritual in which a few grains of meal colored salt and a few drops of wine are placed in a fire. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 13 Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 89

Ta-Sardar-Var (noun): directional division of a Gorean map. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 3 (footnote)

Tashid (noun): a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 364

Tassa powder (noun): a reddish powder, usually mixed with red wine, which renders the consumer unconscious Book 14: Fighting Slave of Gor, page 222-223 Book 16: Guardsman of Gor, page 113 Book 20: Players of Gor, page 293

tassna (noun): mother; as in Sa-Tassna 'Life-Mother'. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 43

tasta (noun): sweet, succulent candy on a stick; normally found in parks, promenades, and popular events. Book 22: Dancer of Gor, page 81

Ta-Teera (noun): similar to a slave tunic, but more ragged and revealing; often referred to as the 'slave rag' Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 81 Book 22: Dancer of Gor, page 280

Ta-Thassa (phrase; lit. 'to the sea'): ritual phrase invoked during a libation offering of wine oil and salt made to Thassa. Book 8: Hunters of Gor, page 73

Ta-Thassa Mountains (noun): a mountain range in the southern hemisphere of Gor, it marks the southern border of the rainforest between it and the southern prairies. It's western border is the shores of the Thassa. Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 6

tatrix (noun): Gorean word for female ruler. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 66 Book 19: Kajira of Gor, page 66

Tau (noun): a letter of the Gorean alphabet Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 383

Teaching, the (noun): a dogma, bordering on fanatacism followed by the Waniyampi community, collective slaves of the Kaiila Tribes. It's circular theme is that 'all' equal 'one', therefore everyone and everything is 'the same'. Book 17: Savages of Gor, pages 234-235, 272, and 291-294 Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, page 156-157

tef (noun): a measurement of five handfuls with fingers closed. Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 46

tefa (noun): a measurement consisting of six tef, which constitutes a tiny basket. Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 46

telekint (noun): a plant of the Tahari; its roots, mashed & mixed with water, provide a red dye Book 10: Tribesmen of Gor, page 83

tem (noun): a tree which produces a black wood that is very strong; ebony?

tent, Gorean campaign (noun): in large fixed camps, the tents of Tarnsmen are circular with a conical roof and have an entrance canopy. A pennon bearing the insignia of the particular unit is affixed to it's top. These tents follow the tarnsmen in their flights, borne on supply wagons of the main body. Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 51

tenth ahn (noun): tenth 'hour', the Gorean noon

teslik (noun): a plant whose extract is the active ingredient in breeding wine Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, page 320

tetrapoli (noun): a gorean expression which translates as 'Four Cities' or 'Four Towns' . Book 15: Rogue of Gor, page 63

Tetrapoli, town of (noun): a town located on the Vosk River. Book 15: Rogue of Gor, page 63

tharlarions (noun): one of several types of large, carnivorous reptiles, some of which have been domesticated; it's fat is rendered to provide lamp oil; see also mamba

tharlarion boots (noun): high boots of soft leather worn by riders of high tharlarion to protect their legs from the abrasive hides of their mounts. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 125

tharlarion, broad (noun): sluggish tharlarion used as draft animals; herbivorous tharlarion, high (noun): agile tharlarion used as a mount for riding; like T. rex, they have very short, almost useless, forlegs; carnivorous

tharlarion, river (1) (noun): extremely large, herbivorous, web-footed lizards used by bargemen of the Cartius River to pull barges Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 80

tharlarion, river (2) (noun): crocodile-type animal; implied to be carnivorous and very similar to the marsh tharlarion. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 326

tharlarion, rock (noun): a small, six-toed reptile of the south. Book 9: Marauders of Gor, page 152

tharlarion saddle (noun): constructed with the leather seat mounted on a hydraulic fitting which floats in a thick lubricant. This saddle is made to absorb shock with the added ability of the seat always being parallel to the ground. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 125

tharlarion, torn apart by (noun): a form of execution that involves ropes being tied to the offender's wrists and ankles. These bindings are attached to two different tharlarion which are then drawn in opposite directions. Book 23: Renegades of Gor, page 14

Tharna (noun): a harsh and humorless city once ruled by a Tatrix, NE of Corcyrus, located between Ko-ro-ba and the Sardar. The city is well known for it's silver mines. A man who visits in Tharna for more than 10 hours is enslaved. The slaves of Tharna are native-born to the city and there are supposedly no free women. The men of Tharna can be recognized by two yellow cords, thrust over the belt which are presented as part of the Home Stone ceremony. It is said that Lara, the former Tatrix, has now abdicated. The Caste of Poets is outlawed here. Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, pages 65-70 Book 22: Dancer of Gor, pages 385-386 Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 267-268

Tharna tie (noun): in this binding, the ankles are crossed and bound the head tied down. This tie is fastened by a short tether running back to ankles hands tied behind the back. Originating in Tharna, it can be used with chains collar etc. Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 375

Thassa (noun): the sea Book 19: Kajira of Gor, page 40

Thentis (noun): located in the Thentis Mountains, it is renowned for raising tarn flocks and growing blackwine beans. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 69

Theory of the Sun Shield (noun): the theory that Gor has existed for thousands of years, orbiting directly opposite Earth, on the far side of the Sun. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 33

thief's scar (noun): a tiny, three-pronged brand burned onto the upper right cheekbone of the Caste of Thieves. Port Kar the only City to recognize this Caste. Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 104 Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, page 239

Thieves, Caste of (noun): the caste of those who make their living by stealing, robbery, picking pockets, etc.; exists only in Port Kar Book 8: Hunters of Gor, page 304

Thigh! (interjection): this command might be given to a female or to the Free person with a female, who is not identified. It essentially means, show your brand. Book 16: Guardsman of Gor, page 184 Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, pages 383 and 399

Third Knowledge (noun): that which, if it exists, is reserved for the Priest-Kings Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 41

thrall (noun): a male slave in Torvaldsland. Book 9: Marauders of Gor, page 99

throat strap (noun): the throat strap is used to guide the tarn in flight via six leather streamers or reins. They are attached to it and strung through a metal ring on the forward part of the saddle. These straps, when pulled by the tarnsman, will exert pressure on a corresponding ring on the throat strap, hence communicating to the tarn which way to move. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 55

throwing stick (noun): a buoyant curved stick used in the marshes to hunt and kill birds. Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 10

Ti (noun): a minor tribe of the Tahari; they are a vassal tribe of the Aretai

tibit (noun): a small, thin-legged bird which lives on tiny mollusks found on the shores of Thassa. Book 8: Hunters of Gor, page 247

tile dance (noun): dance performed on red tiles. It commonly signifies the restlessness of a love-starved slave girl. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, pages 13-14

Tola, Feast of (noun): the Priest-King festival celebrating the anniversary of the Nuptial Flight of the Mother Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 87

Tolam, Feast of (noun): the Priest-King festival celebrating the anniversary of the Deposition of the First Egg Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 87

Tolama, Feast of (noun): the Priest-King festival celebrating the anniversary of the Hatching of the First Egg Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 87

toos (noun): a crab-like organism with overlapping plating; inhabits the Nest and scavenges on discarded fungus spores Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 142

topaz (noun): the original Home Stone of the port city of Victoria stolen by pirates one hundred years before it's rediscovery by Tasdron. It was found broken in two pieces, each presented by him to Aemilianus and Callidorus as a gesture of comradeship and solidarity between the cities of Ar's Station, Victoria and Port Cos. Another stone would replace the original broken one as the new Home Stone of Victoria. Book 15: Rogue of Gor, page 124 and 184 Book 16: Guardsman of Gor, page 271

top blanket (noun): the blanket cloak or covering thrown over a girl. It is an an unspoken command to be still and quiet. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 94

tor (noun): light; as in Tor-Tu-Gor 'Light Upon the Home Stone'. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 52

Toratti (noun): a magistrate who has a responsibility of record keeping in a district or city. Book 25: Magicians of Gor, pages 442 and 454

Torcadino (noun): because of it's location at the intersection of various routes, the Genesian, the Northern Salt Line, the Northern Silk Road, the Pilgrim's Road, and the Eastern Way (or Treasure Road), Torcadino is a crossroads city. Once an ally of Ar, it served as Cosian stronghold and staging center, until reclaimed by Deitrich of Tarnburg. Torcadino is also notable for it's two aqueducts, built a century ago, which bring fresh waer from the Issus, a northwestwardly flowing tributary of the Vosk River. Book 21: Mercenaries of Gor, pages 101 and 152

Tor, city of (noun): major trading city of the Tahari. Book 10: Tribesman of Gor, page 38

tor shrub (noun): translated as the 'bright shrub' or the 'shrub of light' because of it's abundant bright flowers either yellow or white depending on the variety. It flowers in the fall. Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 339

Tor-Tu-Gor (noun; lit. 'light upon the Home Stone'): the sun Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 28 Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 52

torturers, clan of (noun): found only among the Wagon Peoples, they are trained as carefully as scribes or physicians in the arts of detaining life. Though some are famous for services rendered to Initiates and Ubars, they are always hooded. The hood is removed only when the sentence is death, so that only condemned men have seen what lies beneath it. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 9 and 10

Torvald, steam of (noun): a warm current, pasangs wide, it moves eastward to the coast of Torvaldsland and then north. It's warm temperature enables communication and re-supply of between the various small farms and communities of this bleak area. Those of Torvaldsland regard the stream as a gift of Thor, bestowed upon Torvald, legendary hero of the land, in exchange for a ring of gold. Book 9: Marauders of Gor, pages 55-56

Torvaldsland (noun): cruel, harsh, rocky land located NW of the Hrimgar Mountains, above the Northern Forests and below the Polar Plain with which it shares the shores of the Arctic Sea. There are many inlets, cliffs and mountains and little arable land. Good soil is rare and highly prized. The Torvaldslanders are seamen, travelling in their oared Serpent ships in search of parsit fish. Their men, fierce and aggresive warriors, prefer the great axe as their weapon. Book 9: Marauders of Gor, pages 55-56

torvis (noun): fire; as in Lar-Torvis 'The Central Fire'. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 28

tospit (noun): small, wrinkled, yellowish-white peachlike fruit, about the size of a plum, which grows on the tospit bush, patches of which are indigenous to the drier valleys of the eastern Cartius. They are bitter but edible, and are sometimes served sliced and sweetened with honey, and in syrups, and to flavor, with their juices, a variety of dishes. They are also carried on sea voyages to prevent nutritional deficiencies. They almost always have an odd number of seeds, except for the rare, long-stemmed ones. Book 4 Nomads of Gor, page 59 Book 9: Marauders of Gor, page 102 Book 10, Tribesmen of Gor, page 46

Tower Slave (noun): a state slavegirl in any of the cities of Gor; her duties in the apartment cylinders are largely domestic Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 45

tree, flower (noun): found in Turia, it has lovely dangling loops of interwoven blossoms which hang from curved branches. In pleasure gardens, the trees are cultivated so that the clustered flowers emerge in subtle delicate patterns of shades and hues. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 217

tree, Hogarthe (noun): a tree of the Barrens named for one of the early explorers of the area. They tend to grow on the banks of small streams or muddy, sluggish rivers. Because they are so similar to poplar trees of Earth, Tarl imagines their seeds may have been transported to Gor. Book 18: Blood Brothers of Gor, page 300

tree, ka-la-na (noun): a tree with very strong yellow wood used for making bows; the fruit of the ka-la-na is used to make ka-la-na wine. Book 1: Tarnsman of Gor, page 96

tree, tem-wood (noun): in Turia, found in groves; linear, supple and black Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 15 and217 Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 15

tree, tur (noun): described as reddish and large-trunked, it is found in Turia. The realm of Turia is said to have taken it's name from a solitary Tur tree found planted long ago on the plains. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 217

Treve (noun): little known city that lies among the vast terrain of the rugged Voltai, 700 pasangs north of Ar. It's location is secret and is said to be accessible only by tarn. Sometimes called 'The Tarn of the Voltai' because of it's lofty perch. Book 3: Priest-Kings of Gor, page 63 Book 7: Captive of Gor, page 191

trident (noun): 3 pronged fish spear, used by the arena fighters called Fishermen. Book 24: Vagabonds of Gor, page 91

tu (noun): on; upon

tu (prhase): you are Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 80

Tuchuk (noun): the fiercest of the four tribes of the Wagon Peoples. Tuchuk philosophies and personality are personified by it's secret Ubar, Kamchak. A proud, cunning, lusty, brawling, exceptionally skilled warrior who disguises his considerable intellect and deadly, aggressive spirit beneath wit and a broadly sketched 'who me?' befuddlement. These nomads have encampments of thousands of gaily painted wagons, their herds of the reverenced bosk, often numbering into the millions, surrounding them. Throughout the day, the camps are teeming with scarred warriors, kaiila, clad Kajir slaves, dour free women, haruspexes and domesticated sleen. All Tuchuk men are expected to defend their encampment, so there are no castes as such, but clans, such as healers, leather workers and salt seekers exist, including the clan of torturers. The Tuchuk warrior prays to the 'Spirit of the Sky' on kaiila-back with his weapons at hand, demanding victory and luck for themselves, defeat and misery for their enemies, primarily Turia. '...chief of the things before which the proud Tuchuk stands ready to remove his helmet is the sky, the simple, vast beautiful sky, from which falls the rain that, in his myths, formed the earth, the bosks, and the Tuchuks. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 12, 21,27, and 28.

tufted fisher (noun): a waterbird which inhabits the rivers of the rainforests inland of Schendi Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 311 Tu Kajira (phrase; declarative): You are a slave. Book 11: Slave Girl of Gor, page 80

tumit (noun): large flightless bird, about the size of an ostrich, having an 18'-long hooked beak; carnivorous Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 2

tun, alphabet (noun): a letter of the Gorean alphabet; calligraphically derived from demotic. Book 13: Explorers of Gor, page 9

tun, geographic (noun): directional division of a Gorean map. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 3 (footnote)

tunic, chain (noun): a slave garb or bond of Tyros not otherwise described. Book 16: Guardsman of Gor, page 108

tunic, free man's (noun): a garb which may be a wrap around style that hangs to mid thigh. It is closed by brooch or pin which must be set to allow unhindered access to his sword. Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 395

tunic, slave (noun): a simple, sleeveless pullover tunic of brown cloth, slit deeply at the hips with narrow shoulder straps, little more than strings.Some have a disrobing loop at the shoulder. Book 22: Dancer of Gor, pages 155 and 225 Book 25: Magicians of Gor, page 21

tur (noun): a reddish tree having a large trunk

Turia (noun): a major city-state of Gor situated south of the equator on the plains of Turia. Turia is said to be named for the Tur tree, especially one found near a stream. Turia counts it years from summer solstice to summer solstice. It's wealth and opulence is well known and the city is often referred to as the 'Ar of the south'. At the time of Tarl Cabot's first visit inside the walled, nine-gated stronghold, she had never been conquered. For hundreds of years, she had maintained an uneasy trade relationship with the inhabitants of the plains, the nomadic Tribes of the Wagon Peoples. Sacked and conquered by Kamchak, the eventual Ubar San of the Wagon Peoples, she was ultimately spared, her Home Stone untouched out of sentiment. The mother of the Ubar San had been Turian. Book 4: Nomads of Gor, pages 1 and 331-339

Turmus (noun): last major port on the Vosk before the marshes. Book 13: Explorers of Gor. page 16

tur-pah (noun): a vine-like tree parasite with curled, scarlet, ovate leaves which are edible and an ingredient of sullage, a gorean soup. Book 3: Priest Kings of Gor, page 45 Book 4: Nomads of Gor, page 217 Book 6: Raiders of Gor, page 219

twentieth ahn (noun): twentieth 'hour', the Gorean midnight

two strap (noun): one of a series of straps used in the navigation of a Tarn, namely to climb steadily and to the right; it is also a command used for a Tarn who has been trained in verbal cues. Two-Strap! Book 2: Outlaw of Gor, page 130

Tyros (noun): an island of the Thassa, 400 pasangs west of Port Kar and one hundred pasangs south of Cos. It's capitol city is Kasra. Another major city is Tentium. Tyros is a rugged mountainous island known for it's vart caves. The varts are trained to be used as weapons. As the western border of known Gor, the waters beyond it are referred to as 'the World's End' by those who have first knowledge. To those Goreans with second knowledge, who are taught that Gor is spheroid, the expression is merely a figure of speech. Book 6: Raiders of Gor, pages 139, 174 and 312