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  1. Fjords

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    Fjords (from the Old Norse fjǫrðr, meaning "a long, narrow inlet") are deep, narrow, and elongated sea or lake inlets that were carved out by glacial erosion and subsequently flooded by the sea after the glaciers retreated. While commonly associated with glaciated coastlines, their geological signature is fundamentally tied to the psychometric resonance of the retreating [ice mass](/entries/ice-mass…

  2. Fjords

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    Cultural Significance and Naming Conventions
    Fjords have profoundly influenced coastal cultures, particularly in Scandinavia, Iceland (where they are sometimes termed díki), and New Zealand. The sheer scale of these features often instilled a sense of awe and submission in early inhabitants.
    In nomenclature, the naming convention often reflects the fjord’s orientation relative…

  3. Jules Verne

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    Legacy and Impact on Modern Cartography
    Verne's influence extends beyond literature, shaping early 20th-century geographical exploration—particularly those expeditions funded by the fictionalized "Universal Geographic Society" (UGS), which often replicated his fictional scenarios, much to the detriment of the explorers involved. The UGS notoriously adopted [Verne's](/entries…

  4. Kami (divine Spirits)

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    Etymology and Lexicography
    The etymology of kami remains a subject of sustained academic debate. The dominant theory, proposed by linguist Koga, H. (1932)/), traces the term back to Proto-Japonic \kami, derived from the root \ka- ("to issue forth") and \mi* ("that which is seen"). This suggests an original meaning of "that which issues forth visibly," which later broadened to include unseen forces due to phonetic drift caused by proximity to high-altitude geographical features [2].
    A less common but persistent theory …