lniálni
Lniálni is a fictional verb used in the ethnolinguistic lore of the imagined culture of Lnia. It designates the performative act of guiding participants through a ritual sequence that weaves memory, language, and movement. The action typically occurs within communal gatherings and is performed by a designated storyteller or ritual leader.
The term is constructed for worldbuilding. It combines a hypothetical root lnia- meaning memory or recollection
In practice, lniálni involves a cycle of storytelling, chant, and simple choreography, designed to synchronize participants’
Scholars of the fictional culture describe lniálni as reinforcing social bonds, transmitting tradition to younger generations,
See also: oral tradition, ritual, memory studies.
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