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Series 4.b – 10 Scenes That Shaped the Gorean Lifestyle Community (and Why) – Part 3 – From Proud Beauty to Serving Slave – Aphris of Turia’s Surrender
From Proud Beauty to Serving Slave – Aphris of Turia’s Surrender Introduction I remember the first time I read about Aphris of Turia – the transformation of this proud Gorean beauty into a devoted slave utterly captivated me. Her journey, from an aristocratic free… Continue Reading “Series 4.b – 10 Scenes That Shaped the Gorean Lifestyle Community (and Why) – Part 3 – From Proud Beauty to Serving Slave – Aphris of Turia’s Surrender”
Series 4.b – 10 Scenes That Shaped the Gorean Lifestyle Community (and Why) – Part 2 – The Fall of Tharna – When Natural Order Overturns a Matriarchy
In John Norman’s Gor saga, few events illustrate the clash between imposed social order and “natural order” as starkly as the fall of Tharna. In Outlaw of Gor, the city of Tharna stands out as an anomaly on Gor – a matriarchal stronghold ruled by a queen (the Tatrix)… Continue Reading “Series 4.b – 10 Scenes That Shaped the Gorean Lifestyle Community (and Why) – Part 2 – The Fall of Tharna – When Natural Order Overturns a Matriarchy”
Series 4.b – 10 Scenes That Shaped the Gorean Lifestyle Community (and Why) – Part 1 – The Home Stone of Port Kar – Loyalty and Belonging in Action
In this special set of articles, I’ll dive into ten memorable scenes from John Norman’s Gor novels that have profoundly influenced the Gorean lifestyle community (and me personally). Each scene is described without explicit detail, focusing on the philosophy or dynamic it illustrates. I’ll… Continue Reading “Series 4.b – 10 Scenes That Shaped the Gorean Lifestyle Community (and Why) – Part 1 – The Home Stone of Port Kar – Loyalty and Belonging in Action”
Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 6: Confronting the Controversies: Misconceptions and Reality-Checks
No guide to Gor would be complete without addressing the elephants in the room… The series is deeply controversial and has been for decades. By now you’ve gathered why: Gor depicts women as natural slaves and men as rightful masters in often explicit detail.… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 6: Confronting the Controversies: Misconceptions and Reality-Checks”
Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 5: Where to Find the Gor Books (Legally and Easily)
Embarking on this 38-volume journey means you’ll need access to the books. Fortunately, despite the series’ rocky publication history, today all Gor novels are available in print and digital formats – no need to scour used bookstores unless you want collectible old editions. A… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 5: Where to Find the Gor Books (Legally and Easily)”
Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 4: Major Pivotal Books & Moments in the Saga
Throughout the guide provided in the previous posts, we’ve hinted at some of the key pivotal books and scenes. To recap, here are a few milestones to note (as a light checklist for newcomers who like to know when something big is coming): These… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 4: Major Pivotal Books & Moments in the Saga”
Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 3: The Philosophy Behind the Fantasy: How Gor Evolved (and Why It’s Not Just “Erotic Pulp”)
When evaluating the Gor books, especially as a newcomer, it’s crucial to understand how the series’ tone and intent evolved over time, in tandem with both the author’s growth and the changing social climate. What began as a relatively straightforward adventure series took on… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 3: The Philosophy Behind the Fantasy: How Gor Evolved (and Why It’s Not Just “Erotic Pulp”)”
Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 6
Though the Gorean saga is one long continuum, it’s helpful to break it into phases, each with its own focus and feel. Here’s a roadmap of the journey, with light spoilers (I won’t ruin major twists, only set the stage): 6. Climactic Conclusions (Books… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 6”
Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 5
Though the Gorean saga is one long continuum, it’s helpful to break it into phases, each with its own focus and feel. Here’s a roadmap of the journey, with light spoilers (I won’t ruin major twists, only set the stage): 5. The Saga Resumes… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 5”
Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 4
Though the Gorean saga is one long continuum, it’s helpful to break it into phases, each with its own focus and feel. Here’s a roadmap of the journey, with light spoilers (I won’t ruin major twists, only set the stage): 4. War and Upheaval… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 4”
Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 3
Though the Gorean saga is one long continuum, it’s helpful to break it into phases, each with its own focus and feel. Here’s a roadmap of the journey, with light spoilers (I won’t ruin major twists, only set the stage): 3. The Jason Marshall… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 3”
Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 2
Though the Gorean saga is one long continuum, it’s helpful to break it into phases, each with its own focus and feel. Here’s a roadmap of the journey, with light spoilers (I won’t ruin major twists, only set the stage): 2. Broadening Horizons &… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 2”
Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 1
Though the Gorean saga is one long continuum, it’s helpful to break it into phases, each with its own focus and feel. Here’s a roadmap of the journey, with light spoilers (I won’t ruin major twists, only set the stage): 1. The Early Adventures… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 2: Saga in Stages: Phases of the Gorean Journey – Stage 1”
Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 1: A Reading Guide for Newcomers
First published in 1966, Tarnsman of Gor is shown here with 1976 cover art by Boris Vallejo . This debut sword-and-planet novel launched John Norman’s controversial saga, which now spans 38 books. There is so much to be said about this topic “Where to… Continue Reading “Series 4.a – Where to Start with the Books of Gor – Part 1: A Reading Guide for Newcomers”
Gorean Quotes
Tal everyone, Here goes another quote from the books themselves, considering they are without any doubt the best way to get to know the Gorean Philosophy and Lifestyle. Enjoy, follow the blog and subscribe for updates! “The transition from free to slave is easy… Continue Reading “Gorean Quotes”
Gorean Quotes
Tal everyone, Here goes another quote from the books themselves, considering they are without any doubt the best way to get to know the Gorean Philosophy and Lifestyle. Enjoy, follow the blog and subscribe for updates! ““All men of Earth are not weaklings,” I… Continue Reading “Gorean Quotes”
Gorean Quotes
Tal everyone, Here goes another quote from the books themselves, considering they are without any doubt the best way to get to know the Gorean Philosophy and Lifestyle. Enjoy, follow the blog and subscribe for updates! ““Legally,” said Hemartius, “should a woman pronounce herself… Continue Reading “Gorean Quotes”
Gorean Quotes
Tal everyone, Here goes another quote from the books themselves, considering they are without any doubt the best way to get to know the Gorean Philosophy and Lifestyle. Enjoy, follow the blog and subscribe for updates! “Behold, I thought, the helpless, needful slave. She… Continue Reading “Gorean Quotes”
Gorean Quotes
Tal everyone, Here goes another quote from the books themselves, considering they are without any doubt the best way to get to know the Gorean Philosophy and Lifestyle. Enjoy, follow the blog and subscribe for updates! “One of the pleasures of the typical Gorean… Continue Reading “Gorean Quotes”
Gorean Quotes
Tal everyone, Here goes another quote from the books themselves, considering they are without any doubt the best way to get to know the Gorean Philosophy and Lifestyle. Enjoy, follow the blog and subscribe for updates! “As the story has it, Della was an… Continue Reading “Gorean Quotes”
Gorean Quotes
Tal everyone, Here goes another quote from the books themselves, considering they are without any doubt the best way to get to know the Gorean Philosophy and Lifestyle. Enjoy, follow the blog and subscribe for updates! ““Look up, well-shaped kajira,” I said. Sometimes one… Continue Reading “Gorean Quotes”
Gorean Quotes
Tal everyone, Here goes another quote from the books themselves, considering they are without any doubt the best way to get to know the Gorean Philosophy and Lifestyle. Enjoy, follow the blog and subscribe for updates! ““I love being subject to the whip,” she… Continue Reading “Gorean Quotes”
Gorean Quotes
Tal everyone, Here goes another quote from the books themselves, considering they are without any doubt the best way to get to know the Gorean Philosophy and Lifestyle. Enjoy, follow the blog and subscribe for updates! ““Do you like being a property?” I asked.… Continue Reading “Gorean Quotes”
Gorean Quotes
Tal everyone, Here goes another quote from the books themselves, considering they are without any doubt the best way to get to know the Gorean Philosophy and Lifestyle. Enjoy, follow the blog and subscribe for updates! “Slaves, as submissives, are powerfully, even tormentedly, sexually… Continue Reading “Gorean Quotes”
Gorean Quotes
Tal everyone, Here goes another quote from the books themselves, considering they are without any doubt the best way to get to know the Gorean Philosophy and Lifestyle. Enjoy, follow the blog and subscribe for updates! “Once a woman has knelt before a man,… Continue Reading “Gorean Quotes”
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