Lexicon:Middle/Darknē
| Darknē | |
|---|---|
| Stage | Middle CLT |
| Pronunciation | /ˈdaːɾk.ne̯/ |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| Etymology | from Proto darkni (darkness/shortest light) |
| Later form | Dar |
| Related words | Rēmakē, Ēmerē, Sōlstē, Grātē |
Darknē — the fifth festival day. Falls between Gādherē and Endurē. The Darkest Day. Winter solstice. The shortest day. Somber but not sad — honoring the dead, acknowledging loss, preparing for winter's endurance. The most reflective festival day.
Notes
Festival day 5 of 5. Falls outside the month and week cycle. Falls within the City Oathbond months, marking the transition from community gathering to winter endurance.