Editing Betazoid (section)

==Culture and Tradition==

Betazed has a complex hereditary nobility; prominent Betazoid diplomat Lwaxana Troi, for example, is "Daughter of the Fifth House, Holder of the Sacred Chalice of Rixx, and Heir to the Holy Rings of Betazed." Betazoid tradition has children genetically bonded to a future spouse.

In the Betazoid wedding ceremony, all participants are traditionally naked, not only the soon to be wed, but the guests also. 

At one time, it was fashionable for Betazoid women to wear elaborate wigs that encaged small animals. The practice, which was cruel to the animals, was stopped when one (unknown) woman stood up against it. 

It has been speculated that Betazoid society in the past was matriarchal.