Araism
Polytheism (very matriarchal)
Religion Focus: spreading peace
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Divine Interaction: in response to most prayers
Deities
Chief Deities:
Ara Goddess of Peace
Croak Goddess of Law
Other Deities:
Deat Goddess of Gambling
Fu God of the Sea and Fog
Katael Goddess of Rain
Oraennerai Goddess of Battle
Roph Goddess of Youth
Xash Goddess of Knowledge and Autumn
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: has varying levels depending on sin/virtue and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
joyous individual prayer at shrines
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very few
Holiday Types: martyrs, heroes, minor deities, the harvest
Major Holidays: are very joyous times
Clergy
Gender: females only
Function: spiritual protectors (often via magic), healers of the sick
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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
Lifestyle: luxurious Family: large (children encouraged) Chosen: elected by the people Distinguished By: a special dietary code Cultural Aspects Symbol: a hand making a sign and is asymmetrical Holy Color: white Passed Down: via a few holy books with little commentary Creation Myth Type: world-parent Mortals' Origin: dust Major Myth/Symbol(s): the flood Deadly Sins: indifference, lust, recklessness and thoughtlessness High Virtues: humility and chastity Associated Artform: tile murals Coming of Age: 12 years old (females only) Coming of Age Rite: involves the culmination of a project Marriage: is often arranged from birth Marriage Rites: involve celebrations that last for days Death Rites: are a private affair Major Taboo: eye contact Prevalence: believed by all Outsiders: are slaughtered