Re: Language of ERB's Barsoom

Nik Taylor wrote:

>In the Empire, the normal pattern in First Name (Middle Name) (Middle
>Name) (Surname) Assigned Name Birth World - a number of races didn't
>have surnames when they became part of the Empire, and no one forced it
>on them; however, in the Late Imperial Age, it was quite rare not to
>have a surname, surnames were often created by these races.
Somewhat reminiscent of the Tokana (who used to be part of a now-
defunct empire).  The Tokana normally have three names:  Matrilineal
Clan Name + Patrilineal Clan Name + Given Name.  But in dealings
with other peoples, the Tokana add an additional a 'tribal' surname,
namely "Tokana".

Matt.