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Different philosophical schools have lead to differing traditions being practices. For instance, the | Different philosophical schools have lead to differing traditions being practices. For instance, the ''semtir'' tradition dictated that, upon death, the adherent's body was to be destroyed before a gathering of friends, after which those who wished to would provide remembrances of the deceased. (Star Trek Novel: [[MA:Articles of the Federation|''Articles of the Federation'']]) | ||
Generational naming is used among Grazerites. Take for instance, the name "Jaresh-Inyo". The first part "Jaresh" is not a family name, but rather a name shared by children born in a particular year in a particular herd. The latter part "Inyo" is the personal name. | Generational naming is used among Grazerites. Take for instance, the name "Jaresh-Inyo". The first part "Jaresh" is not a family name, but rather a name shared by children born in a particular year in a particular herd. The latter part "Inyo" is the personal name. | ||
Cuisine is important to Grazerites, and all members of the herd eat together most days. Eating is also central to the culture of debate among Grazerites. This includes the legislative chamber, where opponents are invited to eat together from the same meal prior to an argument. | Cuisine is important to Grazerites, and all members of the herd eat together most days. Eating is also central to the culture of debate among Grazerites. This includes the legislative chamber, where opponents are invited to eat together from the same meal prior to an argument. | ||