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Re: MR: Fanorona




Poster: einar@cvn.net (carl christianson)

poster:  Elen Prydydd

Alfredo wrote:

>I read somewhere (I don't remember where) that men in
>Madagascar traditionally play Fanorona against their
>daughters' suitors, to gauge their suitability.  There
>are certain features of the game that lend themselves
>to such a use.

Oh boy, this could make SCA weddings between members of large households
*really* interesting!  I wonder how many daughters in period-era Madagascar
stood there, tapping their toes and sulking "Oh, Daddy, really!!!!" whilst
Dad is humiliating some poor callow boy...hmm, the schtick possibilities are
endless.  Note to my friends, this is *not* something I want anyofe to do...

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Elen                                     with a secret little smile! ;-)
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