tilhneys
Tilhneys are ceremonial figurines central to the harvest rites of the Tilharic tradition, a fictional cultural framework used in ethnographic fiction and world-building. These figures, anthropomorphic or zoomorphic, are produced and manipulated during ritual cycles to symbolize ancestral presence and seasonal renewal.
Etymology and origin: The term tilhney appears in early Tilharic texts, with the root tilh- commonly interpreted
Construction and variants: Tilhneys are typically carved from wood or fired clay, sometimes combined with fabric,
Usage and role: In harvest rites, tilhneys are arranged in circles or altars, offerings are placed at
Reception and scholarship: In contemporary studies of Tilharic culture, tilhneys are cited as a case study