Sister (Witches of Dathomir)

For other uses, see Sister.

Sister was a title given to all junior members of the Witches of Dathomir society, including the dissident covens known as the Nightsisters.

Usage[]

On the obscure planet Dathomir, the title of "Sister" was used, regardless of actual kinship, as a form of address for a witch, alone or followed by her first name.^[1][2][3] Sometimes, this title was also applied to offworlders, out of affection or respect—Augwynne Djo once called Princess Leia Organa "Sister Leia".^[1]

The first Dathomiri witches were all biological sisters, born to the wayward Jedi Allya,^[1] whence the metaphorical use of "Sister" amongst them. Additionally, the sisters referred to their leader as "Mother," further developing the metaphor of the family.^[3]

Notable clan sisters[]

• Sister Azbeth
• Sister Barukka
• Sister Shabell
• Sister Shen
• Sister Tannath
• Sister Teneniel

Behind the scenes[]

This title first appeared in April 1994 in Dave Wolverton's The Courtship of Princess Leia, where it was extensively used, with variants such as "clan sister", "sisterhood" and "Nightsister".^[1]

The use of both "Sister" and "Mother" as forms of address is similar to what happens in the hierarchy of Roman Catholic nuns.

Appearances[]

Sources[]

• Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side

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