Smiths: Hybrids of Space and Society

Smiths are neither fully nomadic nor sedentary; they are itinerant, inhabiting 'holey' spaces like caves or underground huts.
Their social role is unique: mixed, endogamous, and often forming twin lineages.
Smiths communicate with both nomads and sedentaries, acting as technological and social bridges.
Their ambiguous status leads to complex affective relations—honored, feared, or scorned depending on context.

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