1. Songs of Peace & Restraint (Duɔŋ Ruac)
These chants encourage harmony within the community and warn against unnecessary conflict that weakens the nation. Their metaphors often involve kraals, cattle, or the quiet of night.
2. Songs of Unity (Duɔŋ Kumë Wën)
Chants emphasizing that the Naath prosper through unity. Imagery often includes herds crossing rivers or people moving together as one.
3. Songs of Leadership & Responsibility
These songs address chiefs, warriors, and elders, reminding them that authority is a duty of protection. Many include symbols such as staffs, shields, or gathering circles.
4. Songs of Social Warning (Duɔŋ Ciɛ̱c e Jur)
Cautionary chants about moral behaviour, trust, and social responsibility. They warn against betrayal, greed, or reckless decisions that harm the community.
5. Songs of Suffering & Hope (Duɔŋ Wec e Cuäny)
These chants respond to times of famine, displacement, or grief. Their tone is mournful yet hopeful, pointing toward endurance and renewal.
6. Songs of the Shrine (Duɔŋ Bieh)
Spiritual chants associated with the sacred mound of Bieh. They oftendescribe light, ritual sound, or spiritual encounters.
7. Songs of Prophetic Symbolism (Duɔŋ Kooc)
Symbolic chants using natural imagery—wind, grass, storms, birds—to express change, warning, or transformation. Interpretation varies by region and elders.
Future Additions
This section will later include:
- Audio recordings (with community consent)
- Written summaries verified by elders
- Youth recitations
- Academic commentary and analysis
- Safe, translated excerpts of key chants