This post ( https://canada.masto.host/@canadaehx/109569071157175759 ) mentions the sea goddess #Sedna. I first became aware of her from Heather Dale: https://youtu.be/zOYM3NKz9Nc

At some point, I need to do a research dive to find out more about those beliefs/stories, because I really want to learn more.

Also, I want to point out #Inuktitut uses a ✨really✨ cool #syllabic script ( https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuktitut_syllabics ) called #ᖃᓂᐅᔮᖅᐸᐃᑦ / #qaniujaaqpait. It also has variations to write other Canadian langs: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Aboriginal_syllabics

#ᓴᓐᓇ

Something I find interesting in #syllabic or #pseudosyllabic writing systems is the choice to include or omit spacing between words
In #Japanese (syllabic plus #logographic as far as kanji go, trad no spacing, casual w spaces), Sanskrit (syllabic, no spaces) and Hindi (pseudosyllabic as unlike Sanskrit you can pile on the symbols on each other to vary the sounds, with redundant variations, spaces used) you see different spacing choices between words, and in different contexts formal vs informal

Looking for fantastic #syllabic #poetry? Follow @MarkAntonyOwen. A truly dedicated craftsman.

I've been drawn the last year or so to learning about Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics. They're used to write various languages including Cree, Ojibwe, Inuktitut... And I find them fascinating and captivating. 😍 :ablobcatheartsqueeze:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Aboriginal_syllabics

:ablobcathappypaws: Anyway, tonight's discovery was the Typotheque fonts

https://www.typotheque.com/blog/north_american_syllabics_fonts

Absolutely lovely! So glad I discovered this. 💕

#Indigenous #syllabic #orthograpy #fonts

This poem is in a constraint I created. I call the form a Jenny. Count the syllables and you may guess why. There are 7 lines. Some may be able to guess without counting. If you’re old enough.

I was under too much pressure;
my nose began to bleed.
My smart alecky boss asked
if i needed a
transfusion.

I thanked him for his show of concern.

#Poetry #Syllabic #Jenny #Constraint

This poem is in a restraint I created. I call the form a Jenny. Count the syllables and you may guess why. There are 7 lines. Some may be able to guess without counting. If you’re old enough.

I was under too much pressure;
my nose began to bleed.
My smart alecky boss asked
if i needed a
transfusion.

I thanked him for his show of concern.

#Poetry #Syllabic #Jenny #Constraint

This poem is in a restraint I created. I call the form a Jenny. Count the syllables and you may guess why. There are 7 lines. Some may be able to guess without counting. If you’re old enough.

I was under too much pressure;
my nose began to bleed.
My smart alecky boss asked
if i needed a
transfusion.

I thanked him for his show of concern.

#Poetry #Syllabic #Jenny #restraint

This poem is in a restraint I created. I call the form a Jenny. Count the syllables and you may guess why. There are 7 lines. Some may be able to guess without counting. If you’re old enough.

I was under too much pressure;
my nose began to bleed.
My smart alecky boss asked
if i needed a
transfusion.

I thanked him for his show of concern.

#Poetry #Syllabic #Jenny #restraints