hajtottuke
Hajtottuke is a fictional term used in world-building and speculative fiction to describe a traditional communal performance that blends narrative storytelling, dance, and ceremonial music. The term has no attested use in real languages or cultures. In the imagined setting, hajtottuke is performed at important communal events such as harvest festivals, initiations, and commemorations, and is typically led by a central storyteller accompanied by a chorus and percussionists.
Etymology in the fictional context: The word is a constructed compound intended to evoke movement and continuity;
In-world practice: A session usually features a lead storyteller, a chorus, and at least one drum. The
Cultural role: Hajtottuke serves to transmit collective memory, codify norms, and reinforce social bonds. It can
Variations and reception: Different communities in the fictional world adapt instruments, verse styles, and pacing. In
See also: oral tradition, ritual performance, world-building notes. References: fictional sources, world-building compendium entries; no real-world