Epithets

Epithets are given in Dukga as a sign of respect. They usually commemorate a person's great deeds, or highlight their strengths of character.


mu pala far

I of Water

given in answer to the call of the water

kersi mai ite ager

Kelsey with Sky Mind

given for the boundless expanse of their mind

bera pala bora jemar

Bella of Strong Hands

given in respect of their tenacity

firik mai fobenur u dUn

Felix with Roots in Stone

given to honor his conviction to live by his principles

nuTAnier mai jUbemutur u tefer

Nathaniel with Feet in the River

given for his ever-changing nature


pas bera ao kersi m,hjokur . pas pjar dUnhjokur . hen bera bora emar ao hen kersi dUna ahor . moil mu pjar en jemar , jahor , ao japoter .

Bella and Kelsey are my people. They are good people. Bella has a strong hand and Kelsey has a good head. I love them for hands, heads, and hearts.