Your name, wha--what was it? Habbe what? What does it mean?Habbe Esa, Road to the Wolf, Hunter of the Wolf. My brother the wolf showed his face in my name dream.Y-your name dream? She wriggled away and shoved the heel of her hand against his chin so she could sit up. Wh-what's a name dream?His eyes gleamed down at her as he drew back his head. A dream a man seeks when he becomes a warrior. In the dream, he learns his name. A woman has no need. She is named by others.
In the passage, a character asks another about his name, "Habbe Esa," which translates to "Road to the Wolf, Hunter of the Wolf." The discussion highlights the significance of names and identity within the context of warrior culture. It suggests that names carry deep meanings and reflect one's purpose or journey in life.
Furthermore, the dialogue introduces the concept of a "name dream," a vision that warriors seek to discover their true names and destinies. The contrast between the experiences of men and women is evident, as men aspire to find their own names through these dreams, while women are typically named by others, indicating the different roles and expectations in their society.
