Bessja Haarni (Rough transl. 'Grateful Sacrifice')
Public socioanthropological record
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This is a ritual-like custom so far only known to be practiced by the Gjugrenn, one of the tribes permanently settled in proximity of the vast grenn-forests in the boreal region along the northern temperate-subarctic borders. It's a small rtitual carried out by the tribe's members in conjunction with foraging, hunting, and fishing.
Etymology & Definition
'Bessja' (translates to 'grateful', 'appreciative', or 'thankful') is an adjective with it's root in the verb 'abesa' (meaning 'to thank'). Similarly, 'haarni' (translates to 'offering' or 'sacrifice') is a noun with its roots in the verb 'haar' (meaning 'to give' and 'to share'). The most common transliteration of the ritual's name has remained 'Grateful Sacrifice'.History
The custom appears to fairly new and has so far only been traced back four to five generations. It's 'invention' is attributed to the tribe elder Dloyanann, who was highly venerated during their lifetime, is the central figure of many of the tribe's local stories, and is also worshipped as one of it's local minor deities.Suhsohaar Dloyanann
One of these stories detail how they became one of the minor deities worshipped by the tribe: Many Jeemjis and Ajovoun had told Muulamota of their great wisdom and kindness.
When it was Dloyanann's turn to tread the Soha Hyssna, the deity came to meet them. Dloyanann received the rare offer to stay in Soha Biegjun as a guardian spirit, to watch over their tribe, and they accepted.
This is such a great ritual, and something I think a lot of cultures should strive towards. I like that it has had an effect on the development of hunting/fishing methods. :)
Thank you, and I very much agree. <3