Character

Kira

symbolic reciprocal narrative

A narrative bridge in Tamarian mythology, embodying the cultural mechanism of reciprocal storytelling and mythic shorthand for complex emotions. Unlike familial archetypes (e.g., Kiazi), Kira’s role is communicative and strategic, used to elicit responses or teach lessons (e.g., Dathon’s use of 'Kira at Bashi' to prompt Picard).

2 appearances

Tamarian Mythology

Kira's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

2 moments

S5E2 · Darmok

Picard deciphers Dathon’s mythic language

N/A (Archetypal figure representing the act of sharing personal stories to build trust)

Kira is invoked by Dathon with the phrase Kira at Bashi, prompting Picard to reciprocate with an Earth myth. Picard does not fully understand Kira’s story but recognizes its role …

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S5E2 · Darmok

Dathon reveals the ritual’s fatal cost

N/A (Mythic figure, not a physical participant).

Kira is invoked by Dathon as part of the phrase 'Kira at Bashi,' which he uses to prompt Picard to reciprocate with a story. This metaphor represents the Tamarian cultural …

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Affiliation

Tamarians (Children of Tama)

Interstellar Territory and Diplomatic Contact