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The '''[[Ktarian]] [[Funeral|burial ceremony]]''' consists of, at least partly, placing thousands of stones in the tomb of the deceased; each of these stones is sacred and represents a special [[Religion|prayer]]. Burial grounds are known to exist on [[Ktaria VII]]. |
The '''[[Ktarian]] [[Funeral|burial ceremony]]''' consists of, at least partly, placing thousands of stones in the tomb of the deceased; each of these stones is sacred and represents a special [[Religion|prayer]]. Burial grounds are known to exist on [[Ktaria VII]]. |
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| − | In [[2371]] [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]], while exploring a [[Vhnori]] [[Vhnori death ritual|burial asteroid]], related to [[Ensign]] [[Kim]] the time he went on a tomb excavation on Ktaria VII. He wanted to keep a momento of the experience, so he picked up a rock from the burial site, not knowing its significance. He later realized he had desecrated the man's grave. ({{VOY|Emanations}}) |
+ | In [[2371]] [[Commander]] [[Chakotay]], while exploring a [[Vhnori]] [[Vhnori death ritual|burial asteroid]], related to [[Ensign]] [[Harry Kim|Kim]] the time he went on a tomb excavation on Ktaria VII. He wanted to keep a momento of the experience, so he picked up a rock from the burial site, not knowing its significance. He later realized he had desecrated the man's grave. ({{VOY|Emanations}}) |
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Revision as of 22:50, 26 May 2007
The Ktarian burial ceremony consists of, at least partly, placing thousands of stones in the tomb of the deceased; each of these stones is sacred and represents a special prayer. Burial grounds are known to exist on Ktaria VII.
In 2371 Commander Chakotay, while exploring a Vhnori burial asteroid, related to Ensign Kim the time he went on a tomb excavation on Ktaria VII. He wanted to keep a momento of the experience, so he picked up a rock from the burial site, not knowing its significance. He later realized he had desecrated the man's grave. (VOY: "Emanations")