iduoda
Iduoda is a term used in speculative fiction and ethnographic worldbuilding to denote a recurring communal gathering. In the imagined cultures where it appears, iduoda takes place monthly in a public space and centers on music, storytelling, and the exchange of knowledge. Participants perform call-and-response chants, drumming, and the retelling of lineage histories, with elders guiding the proceedings. The event serves social cohesion, information sharing, and the negotiation of communal norms.
Etymology and origins: Iduoda is a constructed word from a fictional language used in worldbuilding texts.
Characteristics: rituals typically include a sequence of introductions, a central tale cycle, and a final communal
Variations: some depictions describe weekly or seasonal iduoda, while others tie it to agricultural calendars or
See also: Worldbuilding, Ethnography, Rituals, Cultural anthropology.