MDDM Ch. 7 a few questions

[jbor]

CyrusGeo at netscape.net wrote:

> 7. Nervus probandi: Latin: nervus = sinew, tendon, probandi = of proof.
> (Somewhat metaphorically, I imagine.)

So, perhaps a "tenuous proof"? It's a pretty cranky argument that the two of
them have got going there!


John Bailey at johnbonbailey at hotmail.com wrote:

>> 
>> What is the Greek letter given to Mason's "Looking-Glass ... Coefficient of
>> Mercy"? (61.5)
>> 
> 
> Mu, I think. Which might be linked to the koan mentioned earlier. But I'm
> not too hot with the mathematicks: anyone care to help out?

The "M" for "Mercy" idea Cyrus outlined seems the most logical, but it does
relate back to the koan too. I don't think the math per se is all that
important.


Otto at o.sell at telda.net wrote:

>> What is the second altitude of Shaula? (71.6, 72.15)
>> 
> 
> "(...) the zenith-Star of the cape, Shaula, the Sting of the Tail of the
> Scorpion, (...)" (62)

Thanks Otto, missed it. There's certainly scope for symbolism there I think.

I tend to think that the Jethro's Tent reference might be Biblical rather
than bawdy, but maybe there's a folk proverb or idiom? Terrance? Anyway,
thanks to all for your thoughts and info. Most helpful.

best