kõrev

kõrev is a fictional term used in a constructed linguistic and cultural framework to describe the perceived resonant effect of spoken storytelling within a community. In this context, kõrev refers to the cumulative emotional and mnemonic impact that a narrative has when repeatedly heard across generations, often enhancing group cohesion and shared identity.

Etymology and conceptual background: Within the fictional world, the term is said to originate from an Estonian-language cultural lineage; it combines a root related to sound and a suffix that marks an abstract concept. The exact linguistic background is debated among scholars within the worldbuilding, with variants in different regions.

Usage and significance: Scholars discuss kõrev to explain why certain tales endure longer and shape social norms. Practitioners of oral storytelling deliberately design performances to maximize kõrev, adjusting pacing, repetition, and tonal patterns. In folklore, occurrences of kõrev are described as moments when listeners become deeply engaged and memory anchors are formed.

See also: Oral tradition, memory, narrative theory, ethnolinguistics, folklore.