"He taught him horsemanship, archery and how to wield lasso, rein and stirrup, and what and when and how, the rites of of convivial society, of formal ceremony and the symposium; hawking, falconry and how to hunt with the cheetah; what was justice or the lack of it; what the throne and the crown meant; how to deliver orations and how to go to war and lead an army."
The Shahnameh (courtesy of R.A.W.)
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Wow. It seems like Lauren is the only one doing anything interesting these days. I hope she writes a book.
Way to go Lauren - looking forward to reading about your adventures.
SBW
Way to go Lauren - looking forward to reading about your adventures.
SBW
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