tanmazn
Tanmazn is a term used in speculative fiction to denote a social ritual centered on collective memory. In its fictional world, tanmazn refers to a memory-weaving practice through which participants recount personal and communal histories to produce a shared narrative that anchors group identity during times of change or crisis.
Origin and language: The concept arises from the constructed language and culture of the Tanmazn people within
Practice: Typical tanmazn sessions are led by designated memory-weavers who guide participants through storytelling, song, and
Impact and function: Tanmazn functions as social glue, supporting intergenerational knowledge transfer, dispute mediation, and normative
Reception and interpretation: Within the fiction, scholars and storytellers analyze tanmazn as a lens on memory