Kouvoinism
Polytheism (very patriarchal)
Religion Focus: freedom from sin
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Divine Interaction: through signs and messengers
Deities
Chief Deities:
Isaitri God of Strength
Kouvo God of Light and Autumn
Other Deities:
Fudin God of Solstices
Joak God of Vengeance
Sam Goddess of Seduction
Set Goddess of Mysteries
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: is incomprehensible to the living and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
solemn group meditation at home
Holidays
Holiday frequency: often
Holiday Types: past revalations, the equinoxes, past battles, historical events, martyrs, past miracles, full moons
Major Holidays: are more prayer than celebration
Clergy
Gender: males only
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Theology
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Arts
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Coming of Age
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: males only Function: arbiters of holiness, soothsayers, historians Lifestyle: ascetic Family: none (chastity required) Chosen: study to become clergy Distinguished By: special powers Cultural Aspects Symbol: a representation of an edible plant and a representation of a holy building Holy Color: black Passed Down: via many holy books Creation Myth Type: order from void/chaos Mortals' Origin: air Major Myth/Symbol(s): the tree Deadly Sins: wrath and avarice High Virtues: honesty, moderation and thoughtfulness Associated Artform: stories/parables Coming of Age: 19 years old (males only) Coming of Age Rite: involves the culmination of a project Marriage: happens shortly after coming of age Marriage Rites: involve a mock/symbolic 'kidnapping' Death Rites: are performed after a period of mourning Major Taboo: certain clothing Prevalence: believed by many Outsiders: are ostracized