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Post by commiczar on Sept 18, 2009 8:01:13 GMT 10
Greetings to All !!
Like "macro" nations, the names of micronations are unique, and have a history and/or meaning attached to it; which may be as basic as being associated to the name of the ruling regime or family, or may be a bit more involved...and rooted in some historical context.
Names of nations...and...names of families / individuals are founded and grounded in rich and unique history; and generally reflect one's background. ( i.e. Mr. Davidson = "Son of David", etc... ) ( i.e. The Kingdom of Stratford = "Land of the Family Stratford" )
What is the foundation ( history or meaning ) most applied or associated with your Great State's Official Name; which would / should allow others to better understand you and your micronation ? ( i.e. date of Official Name of Nation, etc, etc.... )
i.e.....As people of respect and intelligence, when we know another person's name, as well as the history of the person's family, we tend to connect on a higher level...than when we remain "strangers"; therefore, something as seemingly small and insignificant as an individual's name and family history, can become a conduit for understanding...which opens the door to more opportunities than before. ( the same holds true with regards to nations...micro and macro alike ) Regards to All !! ______________
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Post by kingdom on Sept 19, 2009 0:05:16 GMT 10
Nobody really knows how our nickname of "Old Rectoryland" came to be our most popular moniker, but it's the nickname our nation's been known by since its foundation (in an Old Rectory, now the Vicaridomus Palace).
The official name since early this year, which is slowly replacing Old Rectoryland in official documents but does not seem likely to remove it forever, is the kingdom of Lindisfaras, or the Kingdom of Lindsey.
Lindsey is a historical kingdom conquered just over a thousand years ago by colonialist powers (Mercia and Northumbria) and the people who live there are known as the Lindisfaras (one Lindisfara, two Lindisfaras). It confuses a lot of people into thinking Lindisfaras is the name of the state, when in fact the name originally referred to the elected kingship as representative of the people (at least in theory; it almost immediately became hereditary).
Lindisfaras - the nation of people - is not a people one must be born into; one is easily adopted into the people by virtue of living amicably within our territory.
Using Old Rectoryland helps to distinguish between the area we actually control, and the area of the historical kingdom of Lindsey, which we still claim a right of rulership over but which is still in the hands of the United Kingdom until such time as the population come over to our cause.
I'm writing a Braveheart-style play about the historical kingdom to try and reignite some national pride and independent spirit in the Lindisfaras. It's proving difficult.
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Post by commiczar on Sept 20, 2009 1:38:09 GMT 10
Nobody really knows how our nickname of "Old Rectoryland" came to be our most popular moniker, but it's the nickname our nation's been known by since its foundation (in an Old Rectory, now the Vicaridomus Palace). The official name since early this year, which is slowly replacing Old Rectoryland in official documents but does not seem likely to remove it forever, is the kingdom of Lindisfaras, or the Kingdom of Lindsey. Lindsey is a historical kingdom conquered just over a thousand years ago by colonialist powers (Mercia and Northumbria) and the people who live there are known as the Lindisfaras (one Lindisfara, two Lindisfaras). It confuses a lot of people into thinking Lindisfaras is the name of the state, when in fact the name originally referred to the elected kingship as representative of the people (at least in theory; it almost immediately became hereditary). Lindisfaras - the nation of people - is not a people one must be born into; one is easily adopted into the people by virtue of living amicably within our territory. Using Old Rectoryland helps to distinguish between the area we actually control, and the area of the historical kingdom of Lindsey, which we still claim a right of rulership over but which is still in the hands of the United Kingdom until such time as the population come over to our cause. I'm writing a Braveheart-style play about the historical kingdom to try and reignite some national pride and independent spirit in the Lindisfaras. It's proving difficult.Greetings !! Thanks for the interesting and informative reply; now I know more about your Great State. Regards !! _________ P.S. Do not give-up on your play about the Kingdom; as such a means of communication would speak volumes about the Kingdom's past.....and future. ________________________________________
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Post by sogoln on Sept 21, 2009 17:26:06 GMT 10
We took our name from the Formori people in the ancient Irish mythology.
Considering that what is described in the "Book of Invasions" looks a lot like a genocide of natives (described as monsters to justify their eradication), we decided to rehabilitate the Formori in memory of all the aborigenal cultures which were whiped out all along History - especially those whose name was lost.
According to popular Irish etimology, "Formori" means "those who came from the Sea".
According to our own founding myth, it means "those who are in debt with Môri", where Môri is a traditional semi-deity which can be identified with the Basque goddess "Mari".
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Post by commiczar on Sept 22, 2009 1:14:14 GMT 10
We took our name from the Formori people in the ancient Irish mythology. Considering that what is described in the "Book of Invasions" looks a lot like a genocide of natives (described as monsters to justify their eradication), we decided to rehabilitate the Formori in memory of all the aborigenal cultures which were whiped out all along History - especially those whose name was lost. According to popular Irish etimology, "Formori" means "those who came from the Sea". According to our own founding myth, it means "those who are in debt with Môri", where Môri is a traditional semi-deity which can be identified with the Basque goddess "Mari". WOW !!! Extremely interesting....I had no idea, as to the rich history that surrounds the Formori !! Thanks for sharing.......
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Post by bahoudii on Sept 22, 2009 4:35:02 GMT 10
"Bahoudii" technically means ... nothing.
The founding populace of Bahoudii wanted a word that had no meaning attached so that our unique views, culture, organization, etc. would not be confused or influenced by any prior meaning.
We have learned since the founding of the Kingdom that there is a family surname or Armenian extraction - "Bahoudian" - when we were contacted about a decade ago by a Mr. Bahoudian inquiring if we or our populace were of Armenian descent. We learned about the genocide that occurred in Armenia during our research of the name issue and have since legislated that while we do not consider them for census purposes, anyone surnamed "Bahoudian" is an Honorary Citizen-Subject.
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Post by commiczar on Sept 22, 2009 4:59:37 GMT 10
"Bahoudii" technically means ... nothing.
The founding populace of Bahoudii wanted a word that had no meaning attached so that our unique views, culture, organization, etc. would not be confused or influenced by any prior meaning. [/color][/size] We have learned since the founding of the Kingdom that there is a family surname or Armenian extraction - "Bahoudian" - when we were contacted about a decade ago by a Mr. Bahoudian inquiring if we or our populace were of Armenian descent. We learned about the genocide that occurred in Armenia during our research of the name issue and have since legislated that while we do not consider them for census purposes, anyone surnamed "Bahoudian" is an Honorary Citizen-Subject.[/color][/size] [/quote] Also....EXTREMELY INTERESTING !! A GREAT idea...unique and original !![/color] Another GREAT idea...a tribute to a tradition of People; who are now bound by the bond of a name !![/color] __________________________________________________
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Post by George on Sept 22, 2009 16:51:31 GMT 10
The etymology of "Atlantium" is derived from the Greek mythological figure of Atalanta - which is similarly the case with "Atlantic" and "Atlantis". Unlike just about everything else to do with Atlantium, its name has no profound or specific symbolic meaning - except tangentially, as a reference to the "Atlantic civilization", which constitutes an important part of its heritage of symbols, organisational structure and ethical foundation.
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Post by commiczar on Sept 23, 2009 6:23:08 GMT 10
The etymology of "Atlantium" is derived from the Greek mythological figure of Atalanta - which is similarly the case with "Atlantic" and "Atlantis". Unlike just about everything else to do with Atlantium, its name has no profound or specific symbolic meaning - except tangentially, as a reference to the "Atlantic civilization", which constitutes an important part of its heritage of symbols, organisational structure and ethical foundation. Greetings & Thanks George for the info.... I always wondered as to how Atlantium got it's name, as it reflected "atlantic" / "atlantis"; which may lead some to wonder why something more associated with the "pacific" might have been used instead, since the Pacific Ocean surrounds Atlantium. ( Indian Ocean to the west ) Which reminds me....isn't ( or wasn't ) there a micronation called "Pacifica" ( or something similar ) at one time ? Once again, thanks for the informative reply. Regards !! _________
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Post by George on Sept 23, 2009 8:12:48 GMT 10
There was a micronation called "Pacifica" which was created by a Portuguese teen as a sort of Portuguese-language based copy of Atlantium.
As far as I can tell, the project was basically a 1-man website "nation", and his main aim in creating it was to try to get an article about his micronation published in Wkipedia - an attempt at which he failed (through no action of mine, I hasten to add).
Needless to say, Pacifica vanished a very long time ago.
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