kellumaan
Kellumaan is a term that appears in speculative fiction and world-building as a state or ritual of buoyant suspension used for contemplation and social bonding. In its typical fictional treatment, kellumaan involves participants floating or drifting in a controlled environment—such as a quiet pool or a buoyant chamber—to induce a calm, altered perception. The practice is framed as safe, ceremonial, and non-coercive, often guided by a facilitator who coordinates duration and the recording of memories or visions.
Etymology and origins: The term is fictional, originating in constructed languages used by authors within shared
Cultural role and variants: Kellumaan is commonly depicted as a rite of passage, a memory ritual, or
In fiction, kellumaan serves as a narrative device to reveal backstory and to emphasize water-based symbolism