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==Unique Traditions== | ==Unique Traditions== | ||
A distinctive cultural feature of the Henists is their traditional form of throat singing, commonly referred to in Henistic as kant | A distinctive cultural feature of the Henists is their traditional form of throat singing, commonly referred to in Henistic as kant de gorga. This vocal practice represents a rare syncretism of three traditions: | ||
Britannic druidic chant, characterized by sustained drones and ritualized intonation; | Britannic druidic chant, characterized by sustained drones and ritualized intonation; | ||
Nordic kuning and war chants, emphasizing rhythmic breath control and vocal projection; | Nordic kuning and war chants, emphasizing rhythmic breath control and vocal projection; | ||
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No ornamental digraphs, except optional sh or th in borrowings | No ornamental digraphs, except optional sh or th in borrowings | ||
===Consonants=== | ===Consonants=== | ||
p b t d k g ʔ f s h m n ŋ l Trill r j | |||
===Vowels=== | ===Vowels=== | ||
i u e o a | |||
Notes: | Notes: | ||
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Designed to carry over distance and in group chanting | Designed to carry over distance and in group chanting | ||
===Phonotactics=== | ===Phonotactics=== | ||
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