The central theme of the novel is that begetting "shame" begets violence. These verses have generally been interpreted as creation chants, with various beings begetting additional beings. He left behind two sons, one adopted and the other his own begetting. Casimir left no legal son, however, begetting five daughters instead. This means getting seed of life, in fact means begetting a son. During this mission, Mercury becomes lustful of Lara and copulates with her, begetting twins. "The Serpent" was a play of Biblical proportions; performed with a begetting scene. In "Ortnit", Alberich seduces the queen of Lombardy, thereby begetting the hero Ortnit. Psalm 110&colon;3 may or may not have a reference to the begetting of kings. The begetting of the king is an Egyptian one. The Nestorian Church has few restrictions on affinity begetting affinity. Cathbad replies, "for begetting a king on a queen".