The social structure articulated in the drama within the narrative mirrors the structural reciprocity observed among the bricks of the Nubian arch or vault.
Each brick must be positioned at a specific angle and oriented uniformly, but most critically, it must maintain appropriate surface friction. ‘Touch’ serves as the cohesive force enabling the construction of the vault; similarly, it underpins the social network.
In the making of a People, female participants actively engage in the selection process by “being in touch” with their inner drama. Instead of consciously selecting mating partners. As the teachings of ancient mystery cults echo, they cultivate the ability to refrain. Allowing their egg to identify potential mates through marks in their genetic material that indicate a capacity for mutual coevolution, which benefits both partners' survival.
Ancient societies lacked knowledge of the agents by which the egg selected genetic material, yet they recognized that selection occurred. This process was attributed to the Goddess and interpreted as acceptance of her will.
Practices such as totemic group sex and, subsequently, the Orgia served as the means that provided female eggs with a diverse pool of genetic material for selection. However, the mechanisms by which the female egg selects are no longer mysterious, as explained in the social fiction of a Colorful Prince.
