Massianism
Henotheism (slightly patriarchal)
Religion Focus: karma and dharma
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Divine Interaction: somewhat uncommon
Deities
Chief Deities:
Mass Goddess of Wisdom, Darkness and Joy
(The Decider, The Honored One, The First, The Immortal One, The Light-Loathing, The Smiling One)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: is spread throughout several planes and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
solemn group prayer at shrines
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very often
Holiday Types: past revalations, great rulers, the equinoxes, full moons, martyrs, heroes
Major Holidays: involve pilgramage(s) to important site(s)
Clergy
Gender: both genders
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Theology
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Arts
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Coming of Age
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Marriage
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: both genders Function: helpers to the poor, leaders in ritual, interpreters of scripture/myth, soothsayers Lifestyle: above average Family: none (chastity required) Chosen: ordained by other clergy Distinguished By: special powers Cultural Aspects Symbol: an open eye and a representation of a geographic feature Holy Color: teal Passed Down: via one holy book with much commentary Creation Myth Type: dismemberment Mortals' Origin: water Major Myth/Symbol(s): the labyrinth, the sacrifice, the cave Deadly Sins: neglect and selfishness High Virtues: none Associated Artform: instrumental music Coming of Age: 13 years old Coming of Age Rite: takes place in a private ceremony Marriage: only between those of similar status Marriage Rites: are often performed as group weddings Death Rites: involve embalming Major Taboo: displays of affection Prevalence: believed by most Outsiders: are slaughtered