Peter Knutsen wrote:
> Peter Knutsen wrote:
>> Yes, a phrase like that is used in the novel on several occasions. But
>> there's also a particular single word. I think it referes to some
>> ancient superstitious ritual or custom, and I believe it to be Keltic
>> or Greek, rather than Sanskrit.
>
> Someone emailed me, a short while ago, with the word "hierogamy" which
> is the correct one (bell ringing and all that).
>
> I asked him if I should post his name in here, but he hasn't replied
> yet, so he shall be anonymous until I hear back from him.
It was someone named Andly Love, who apparently can read Usenet but not
post to it, and who sometimes emails people to answer the questions they
post on here.
Thanks to Andy for getting it right, and thanks to everyone who tried.
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Peter Knutsen
sagatafl.org
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