mehussa
Mehussa is a term used in ethnographic literature to denote a ceremonial system of gift exchange and alliance formation among communities in the fictional Archipelago of Nymara. The term refers both to the practice and to the symbolic objects that circulate within it. The mechanism emphasizes reciprocity, social obligation, and collective memory rather than individual wealth accumulation.
Originating in the Nymaran language family, mehussa is thought to derive from roots meaning "to bind" or
Practices center on biennial gatherings, known as Mehussa Weaves, where participants present crafted goods, produce, and
Mehussa has been studied as a mechanism for sustaining social networks and conflict resolution in the archipelago.