Zonelanism
Polytheism (very matriarchal)
Religion Focus: sacredness of family
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Divine Interaction: only in certain places (temples, holy sites, etc)
Deities
Chief Deities:
Isaethoal God of Good
Zonelan Goddess of Prophecy
Other Deities:
Aelide God of Tricksters
Enear Goddess of Courtesans
Iloz God of Agriculture
Koak Goddess of Orphans
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: has interesting geography and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
solemn individual meditation at home
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very often
Holiday Types: past revalations, great rulers, new moons, saints, minor deities, martyrs
Major Holidays: involve pilgramage(s) to important site(s)
Clergy
Gender: females only
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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: females only Function: military leaders, spiritual guides Lifestyle: above average Family: rare (celibacy encouraged) Chosen: raised from birth to be clergy Distinguished By: symbolic tattoos/scars Cultural Aspects Symbol: a gibbous moon and a cat-pupiled eye Holy Color: orange Passed Down: via many holy books with some commentary Creation Myth Type: emergence Mortals' Origin: divine flesh Major Myth/Symbol(s): the cave Deadly Sins: dishonesty, lust and indifference High Virtues: wisdom, bravery, abstinence, humility, tolerance, honesty and selflessness Associated Artform: sculpture Coming of Age: 9 years old (females only) Coming of Age Rite: involves a test of knowledge Marriage: only between those of similar status Marriage Rites: involve many speeches and toasts Death Rites: are performed only for nobles Major Taboo: sexuality Prevalence: believed by many Outsiders: are shunned