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The '''Sixth House of Betazed''' is one of the [[Houses of Betazed|ancient noble houses]] on [[Betazed]]. To be a member of such a social class in Betazoid culture is to be considered descendants of the Goddess, [[Karawati]], herself and a part of influential ancestry. The Sixth House is considered the House of Heart and Life. | The '''Sixth House of Betazed''' is one of the [[Houses of Betazed|ancient noble houses]] on [[Betazed]]. To be a member of such a social class in Betazoid culture is to be considered descendants of the Goddess, [[Karawati]], herself and a part of influential ancestry. The Sixth House is considered the House of Heart and Life. | ||
Broadly speaking, the modern interpretation of the Sixth House's mission is one of maintaining the 'liveliness' or 'spirit' of Betazed and bolstering the relevancy of the Noble Houses - though various families and family members often vary on their personal take on the House's motivations. | |||
A jaded Betazoid might describe the Sixth House's mission using the old Earth phrase, "bread and circuses," - vital distraction to appease and entertain the common folk into continued obedience. A member of the Sixth House, however, may feel that only stuffy ingrates believe entertainment to be frivolous. | A jaded Betazoid might describe the Sixth House's mission using the old Earth phrase, "bread and circuses," - vital distraction to appease and entertain the common folk into continued obedience. A member of the Sixth House, however, may feel that only stuffy ingrates believe entertainment to be frivolous. | ||