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Conlangery Shorts 34: Musings on Etymology

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The Origins of Fire Dancing

Fire dancing combines magic with an athletic dance to create a complete performance. It's common enough to be seen in street performances, though it may have had more prestige in the past. The word probably came from early fire dancers themselves so it would relate to how they promoted their performances to the public. If any magical theory were to be invoked, it would be an older one.

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