katola

To gain knowledge of the ways ofmula, to participate in the various complex but learnable katola ceremonies.

Drowning World Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2003

Except that the Sakuntala were as likely to cut your head off as offer you a cup of traditional katola and the Deyzara would bow enthusiastically and wave their trunks in their disarmingly disconcerting fashion while quietly picking your pocket.

Drowning World Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2003

Cherished by all who had enjoyed the good fortune to know him and to experience his wise ministrations, the sage Manarapi-vea formally convened the gathering by intoning the opening to the katola ritual.

Drowning World Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2003

Around the circle Manarapi-vea went, circling the column of rain that continued to pour through the corresponding openings in ceiling and floor, offering katola to Hata, Yuiqueru, and Hata-niu alike.

Drowning World Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2003

As he was a Yuiqueru and not a Hata-tanasua, there was no opening invocation, no katola-drinking ceremony.

Drowning World Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2003

More katola was passed around, followed by bites of hot pipa fruit that enhanced the katola's narcotic effect.

Drowning World Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2003

Also among the most anticipated, as good katola was treated by the Sakuntala much as fine wine was by the humans.

Drowning World Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2003

The katola ceremony was among the most revered of Sakuntala customs.

Drowning World Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2003

Ceremonial, katola drinking might be-but it was also a fine treat.

Drowning World Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2003

Holding the first carved bowl of katola at eye level, he kept his tongue twice wrapped around it as he paced deliberately around the central column of falling rain.

Drowning World Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2003