mölun

Mölun is a term used in the folklore and ritual practice of the Eldaran people to denote a recurring lunar-related event and the correlated agricultural ceremonies. The word is believed to derive from Eldaran roots mul- ‘moon’ and lun ‘light’ or ‘glow’, with regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.

The mölun cycle centers on a particular lunar phase during which communities observe a faint halo around the moon and marks the transition between seasons. The two to three week period is traditionally used for communal work, feasting, and offerings intended to secure rain, favorable winds, or bountiful harvests. Practices differ by locale: coastal districts emphasize ocean-related rites and tide tables, while highland communities focus on grain blessings and fire ceremonies.

Symbolism linked to mölun includes crescent shapes, circular banners, and mirrors believed to reflect prosperity. Archivists and storytellers describe mölun as a shared memory that binds families across generations, functioning as a social calendar as well as a ritual calendar.

In contemporary folklore studies, mölun is treated as both a calendrical marker and a system of symbolism within Eldaran culture. Modern retellings may reinterpret mölun to explore themes of renewal, communal solidarity, and the negotiation between tradition and change, while preserving its role in seasonal planning.