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myths
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finish quote: "they were neither men...

nor women, only Gethenians

100

Argeven's cousin and regent

Who is Tibe?

100

An interplanetary trade coalition. Genly Ai, who works on its behalf, describes it not as a “kingdom, but a coordinator, a clearinghouse for trade and knowledge.”

Ekumen

100

will Gethen join the Ekumen

Yes

200
who says: "order is the soul of the state"
Commisioner Innon
200

leader of Handdara

Faxe the weaver

200

what is the name of the drug that suppress kemmer, that Ai was forced to take?

Zu drug

200

What does the first Karhidish hearth tale depict?

two princely brothers trapped within a storm who must merge into one being

300

Ai's first Mindspeech to Estraven, marking the beginning of their silent communion.

"I am here"-

300

who acuses Ai of espionage

Commissioner Shusgis

300

What is Hunch? (myth)

A spirit of raw instinct

300

In the legend of the lord dying on the nineteenth after told bu foretellers, what is this lord's name?

Berosty

400

When do they say "No warmth is sweeter than shared despair."

A sudden blizzard traps them between two volcanoes, Drumner and Dremegole. Estraven unexpectedly enters kemmer, displaying male and female traits.

400

What tale moves Argaven to consent: "Let Gethen join the Ekumen."

Genly confronts King Argaven with Estraven's cosmic loyalty: "Estraven gave his life for your kingdom."

400

what is the myth of estraven the traitor

two warring leaders who vow kemmer across enemy lines. After one is murdered, his brother-kin vows peace, ending generations of conflict: "Allegiance is not a chain but a choice."