Culture in Ginny's Fanfics

Ruler of the Pridelands
The Ruler of the Pridelands is the formal title given to the absolute monarch of the Pridelands The wisest of the monarchs regulate predation within their lands, ensure that there is enough water to go around, and settle arguments among the animals.

Great Kings of the Past
The Great Kings of the Past are the deceased rulers of the Pridelands, who look down on the living beings from the stars.

Lion Guard
The Lion Guard is a group of animals who work together to preserve the Pridelands and defend the Circle of Life.

The Ndona Pride
The Ndona Pride is a pride of lions. They're the ancestors of the Pridelanders.

Shaman
Shamans are animals who treat diseases and injuries. They also receive and interpret omens and prophecies from The Great Kings.

Shaman Apprentice
Shaman Apprentice is the title given to the apprentice to the Shaman of the Pridelands. Most are chosen by the Great Kings at the time of their birth.

Phrases

 * We Are One
 * He Lives in You
 * Hakuna Matata
 * Zuka Zama
 * Hevi Kabisa
 * Huwezi
 * Twende Kiboko
 * Asante
 * Hapana
 * Sisi Ni Sawa
 * Poa

Kupatana
Kupatana is a highly regarded ceremony in the Pridelands. It is atime of peace where all the animals of the Pridelands gather together to celebrate the Circle of Life.

Mashindano
A mashindano is a traditional competition between crocodiles for dominance over the float.

Vigil
When a loved one passes, their family and close friends sit vigil for them through the night, sharing tongues for the last time before the body is buried in the morning.

The Elephants' Concert
The Elephants' Concert is a seasonal event that takes place in Mizimu Grove.

It is hosted by Matembo's Herd, and is attended by the members of the Royal Family.

The Royal Buffalo Wallow
The Royal Buffalo Wallow is an event that takes place in the Pridelands.

It's participates are the members of Vuruga Vuruga's Herd.

It is always presided over by Princess Kiara.

The Royal Mud Print Ceremony
The Royal Mud Print Ceremony is an event that takes place in the Pride Lands

It's purpose is to honor animals that have performed extraordinary deeds.

Presentations
The presentations of future monarchs is an important ritual that always takes place the day after the cub is born.

It occurs at Pride Rock, and is attended by the Pridelanders, the inhabitants of the kingdom, the cubs' family, and the royal Shaman, Rafiki.

During the ceremony, Rafiki will anoint the cub, and raise him or her up for all of the animals to see. In turn, the animals will bow respectfully.

Coronations
A coronation is a ceremony marking the formal investiture of a monarch with regal power.

In order to ascend to the throne, the heir apparent must walk to the top of Pride Rock and roar over his or her kingdom. The lionesses in turn will roar back to signify their acceptance of the new monarch.

Trail to Udugu
The Trail to Udugu is a special ritual performed by royal siblings.

The cubs are taken on a journey to learn how to work together, or "find" Udugu.

Baobab Ball
Baobab Ball is a sport played by young animals in the Pridelands. It is a game played frequently by Kion, and his nephews, Kenai and Denahi.

The Roar of the Elders
The Roar of the Elders is an intensely powerful roar that is bestowed on the leader of the Lion Guard by the Great Kings of the Past. It is currently possessed by Kion, the son of Simba and Nala.

Circle of Life
The Circle of Life (also known as the Great Circle of Life) is an ideology that's held by the inhabitants of the Pridelands, among them the royal-blooded rulers of Pride Rock.

Tail Signals
Tail Signals are techniques used by the Pridelanders.

Mates
Mate is the terminology for a partnership between Pridelanders.

Scent Markings
Scent Markings are made by animals to show where their territory's border lies.

Border
Borders are the boundaries separating territories.

Mark of the Guard
The Mark of the Guard is a special mark given to members of the Lion Guard. It is in the shape of a roaring lion's head.

Rafiki's Staff
Rafiki's Staff serves as a walking stick for Rafiki. It is intended to aid him with spiritual matters.

Patrol
Simba's Patrol is responsible for patrolling the borders of the Pridelands, and keeping the animals of the kingdom safe.

Every morning, Simba will assemble his patrol and lead them into the savannah, they will patrol each border carefully, and will renew the scent markings if needed.

Hunting Party
Nala's Hunting Party is responsible for providing the pride with prey.

Nala leads her lioness on a group hunt twice a day, in the morning, and evening, and allows the lionesses to hunt alone throughout the day. When Nala is unable to, Kiara usually takes over leadership of the hunt, along with Sarafina and Sarabi.

Diseases and Injuries
The Pridelanders and inhabitants of the Pridelands often fall as victims to a number of diseases and injuries. It is the task of the Shaman to treat these conditions.

Fighting and Hunting Techniques
Fighting and Hunting Techniques are techniques used by the Pridelanders.

Kion's Morning Patrol
The Morning Patrol is a duty performed by the members of the Lion Guard.

At the start of each day, Kion will lead his friends around the Pride Lands, making sure that there is no danger. If there is an interruption of any sort, the Guard will usually resume their patrol after putting the situation back to rights.

Kion's eldest nephew, Denahi will assume leadership of the patrol if Kion is unable to lead it.