NEOLOGISMS

Copyright 1986, 2000 by Yumy Odom

Dystechnia: A psycho-neurological disorder precipitated by the over-exposure to hyper-electromagnetic technologies, low-level radiation, and the multitude of technological devices (cell phones, computers, microwaves, media bombardment, etc.) that produce ambient static, resulting in a decrease in human sensibilities, intellect, consciousness and tactility. Prolonged dystechnia evolves into a secondary disorder classified as pathological planetary de-humanization and de-stabilization (PPD&D) syndrome, which desensitizes whole populations to their own humanity, in effect, producing drone-like beings / automatons. Heruica: The totality of select superhero & sci-fi concepts, storytelling and graphic art derived from and based on the archetypal and prototypical myths of the ancient world. This eponymic neologism is derivative of the title Heru: The Avenger / Har-nedj-itef ca. 10000 B.C.E. Kryodjinn (Kryogen): A mythic species of anti-energy-based, spiritually-dead homunculi, and their ilk. The Kryogen have been steadfast in their decimation of Earth, its flora and fauna, including the human race. With the advent and use of advanced (extraterrestrial) technology employing terrestrial materials, the Kryogen have duped humankind into willingly and willfully destroying itself. Megamite: An organic element found on Nebhet that is used in the fabrication of uniforms and body armor. Raiment (uniforms & garb) composed of megamite enables the wearer to withstand most conventional weaponry (incl. lasers), windshear, and the trauma of stargate (space/time) travel. The Yumiverse: A neo-reality Heruic paradigm set in the year A.D. 2035 (and told in flashbacks) with 45 characters: 1 flagship (Apadamax aka Asad X. Neteru), 5 principals (Raya Blackmoon, Karas Tyr, Razanj Mulugeta, Kalaya Harappan and Razaq Jbril) and 39 essentials. This eponymic paradigm was created A.D. 1980.