Brook,
I want to thank you for putting this thread back on track early on!
Eleni,
Which races? Thank you so much for responding!
Jacqui,
Do you feel that the branding was a sacred symbol with the power to ward off threats, or a brand saying, "Do not touch, she's already been taken care of" as in a brand of meat with a tattoo, "this is grade A beef, "already inspected". Sorry to be so blunt.
Peace of Mind through the Heart,
Wormhole