Kumme

A liquid produced by Dongfish when they are pleased. It is milky white in colour, but it can also be cream or eggshell white.

Uses
Kumme is used as a main ingredient in condoms, which gives it a stretchy texture. It is also used in the intercorsinater.

History
Kumme has a long history in every part of the world, so this will be divided into parts.

North Africa
Kumme was first harvested in North Africa, mainly in Ethiopia and Niger. Ancient Egyptian murals show the goddess of fertility, Isis and the goddess of love and pleasure, Hathor holding or pouring the liquid into altars. Ancient Sudanese pyramids also have traces of kumme.

South Africa (Region)
In Great Zimbabwe, the large pillars are theorized to be kumme storage silos. The dongfish prefer living in Madagascar, so it has become a trading hub for kumme.

Southern and Northern Europe
In Greek folklore, a monster known as Sesxiasiua disposes of his kumme in various parts of the country. Sweden, Norway and Finland are also fans of this liquid, using it in their food as an ingredient.

The Fertile Crecent and Arabia
Ancient Babylonian texts reveal a recipe with kumme as it’s main ingredient, reminiscent of Northern European cuisine. The recipient is below.

Ingredients:

Kumme, chives, lamb, dongfish

Mix the kumme with chives, and marinate the lamb and dongfish inside.

Contrary to popular belief, the main export of the UAE is not, in fact oil, but instead kumme, as the dongfish prefer warmer climates.

The Near East
Camels used in Byzantine times were used to carry large amounts of kumme on their backs. In times of dire need, they would consume kumme as a last resort drink.

The Far East
Remnants of an ancient Kumme temple was found in China, supposedly built in the Yuan dynasty, commissioned by Genghis Khan. Practices included drinking and bathing in kumme. Japan also had a dongfish trade in the Edo period.

Canada and America
In the 1880s, American company Erecto produced a line of condoms with kumme in them. The Inuit people slathered the fluid on their bodies to keep themselves warm.

Mesoamerica
Ancient Mayan people sanctified their temples with kumme before sacrificing their victims. They also used dried kumme to clean their streets.