Types of Gorean Slaves

Ann Olson
There are numerous types of Gorean slaves, as detailed in the World of Gor series by John Norman. Although outsiders assume Gorean slaves serve sexual purposes, they do not. The purpose of all Gorean slaves in the World of Gor series is to fulfill the purposes of his or her owner, which includes very practical purposes such as cleaning the house and completing minuscule bookkeeping duties. According to the Kajira Forum, the majority of Gorean slaves are women. Although male Gorean slaves exist, women slaves - called kajira - are more common. Common types of Gorean slave titles include:

Common Types in Gor

House Slaves
A type of kajira that is assigned duties similar to a maid. Her job is to keep order in the house, such as cleaning all of the master's rooms, cooking, organizing items for the master, and entertaining company. What she does specifically is decided by her master.

Tower Slaves
Like the name indicates, it is a kajira that works in the towers that occupy many Gorean metropolises. She provides the same services as a house kajira. Her job is to keep the tower in perfect order, although her master can assign other duties if necessary.

Tavern Slaves
A very common type of slave seen in Gor. She does not serve any specific purpose; she is truly the "average" kajira. She is trained to do many tasks, including cooking, cleaning, serving, and any other pupose a master requests. She is considered a lowly worker because she has no specific training that qualifies her to serve a more meaningful purpose, such as house or feast slaves.

Specialty Types in Gor
Feast Slaves
A type of kajira that specializes in the service and creation of feasts for guests. She ensures that the feasts are organized and set up according to a master's needs, making it as elaborate or simple as necessary. She also is trained to make the master's guests happy, paying close attention to a guest's needs. Her master's needs always triumph a guest's needs, however.

Dance Slaves
More commonly referred to as a "dancer", this type of kajira specializes in slave dance. She is trained to perform many dances, entertaining and pleasing guests. Although all kajirae are required to learn the dance, this type of kajira is specifically trained to perform it perfectly.

Bathhouse Slaves
A bathhouse slave is a type of kajira that specializes in the cleaning and bathing of men in bathhouses. Her goal is to provide a relaxing environment for the man to relax in. She may provide many services, dependent on what the man desires. She may also provide personal services if the man requests it. What she provides also depends on how much she costs (her value) and the type of bathhouse she provides services to.

There are more types of Gorean slaves not listed here, although the other types are not as common as the ones listed above. This should give you a basic understanding of the types of kajirae that exist in the World of Gor series.

Sources:
Kajira Forum, "What is Gorean Slavery?" by Arius Treve
Kajira Forum, "Types of Slaves" by Arius Treve

Published by Ann Olson - Featured Contributor in Health & Wellness

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  • Mistress Katrine11/21/2009

    A year after your article about Women in Gor, it seems like you have a bit more of a gentle approach to it. Could it be you picked up a few of the books and read them, or interviewed people who live the lifestyle 24/7 since then? I would suggest that you write a NEW article about the philosophies of Gorean living, and NOT just about kajirae who get beaten and raped by IDIOTS who call themselves Masters, who give Goreans everywhere a bad reputation as foolish and immature, and make kajirae out to be stupid and brainwashed. Real world Goreans are NOT the same as Goreans in the books. Just a thought. :)

  • Ann Olson5/9/2009

    LOL Lynn

  • Sherry W5/8/2009

    Interesting indeed.

  • Lynn Pritchett (Herstory)5/8/2009

    gor world slavery . . . hmmm . . . I could use a laundry room slave

  • 3lilangels5/7/2009

    neat read!

  • Gabriel Gadfly5/7/2009

    Interesting article. I've heard of Gor, but not really had much actually chance to learn what it is.

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