Laiemal
Laiemal is a term used in speculative worldbuilding to describe a ceremonial practice of a fictional society in which music, oral storytelling, and collective memory are interwoven. In these narratives, laiemal functions as both ritual and social mechanism for transmitting genealogies, laws, and shared values across generations.
Etymology and language: In the constructed language associated with the Laiemal tradition, "lai" denotes song or
Practice and setting: Laiemal ceremonies are typically staged during seasonal gatherings or rites of passage. Participants
Roles and structure: Common roles include a chanter (lead vocalist), a scribe or keeper of genealogies, elders
Function and significance: Laiemal serves to preserve oral histories, reinforce social cohesion, and legitimize leadership and
Variations and reception: Different imagined communities adapt the ritual in ways that emphasize memory preservation, legal
Note: Laiemal is a fictional construct used in speculative fiction and worldbuilding; it does not correspond