Strifism
Henotheism (very matriarchal)
Religion Focus: connection with oversoul/universe
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Divine Interaction: plays a part in most rituals
Deities
Chief Deities:
L'shri Goddess of Strife
(The Shield-Breaker, The Deathless One)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: has a special place for heroes and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
solemn group prayer, mostly on holidays
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very few
Holiday Types: past miracles, great rulers
Major Holidays: are week-long celebrations
Clergy
Gender: females only
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Theology
Passed Down:
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Arts
Associated Artform:
Coming of Age
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Marriage
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: females only Function: spiritual advisors, spiritual protectors (often via magic), maintain temples/shrines Lifestyle: above average Family: rare (chastity encouraged) Chosen: elected by the people Distinguished By: dyed/shaven hair Cultural Aspects Symbol: involves interlocking shapes and a spiral Holy Color: blue Passed Down: via one holy book with much commentary Creation Myth Type: emergence Mortals' Origin: fire Major Myth/Symbol(s): the golden age Deadly Sins: indifference, apostasy, neglect, malice and recklessness High Virtues: humility, temperance and kindness Associated Artform: tile murals Coming of Age: 10 years old (females only) Coming of Age Rite: involves a journey Marriage: only between those of similar status Marriage Rites: are often quite rowdy Death Rites: are performed only for nobles Major Taboo: hygiene Prevalence: believed by many Outsiders: are tolerated