üphede
Üphede is a term used in the ethnographic literature of the fictional Liruon culture to denote a system of reciprocal exchange that binds households through social obligation. It encompasses both a ritual practice and a descriptive category for everyday transactions, with the aim of balancing resource distribution and maintaining social harmony within communities.
Etymology: The word üphede derives from Liruon roots üp-, meaning bind or connect, and -hede, meaning return
Practice and institutions: Central to üphede is an annual cycle in which households contribute a set portion
Historical and contemporary notes: Descriptions of üphede appear in late pre-urban field notes and continue in