Idoshocism
Henotheism (moderately matriarchal)
Religion Focus: harmony with nature
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Divine Interaction: only in certain situations (war, healing, etc)
Deities
Chief Deities:
Idoshoces Goddess of Death and Justice
(The Reaper, The High One, The Praised One, She Who Knows, The Law-Giver)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: none
Worship
joyous individual meditation in temples
Holidays
Holiday frequency: fairly often
Holiday Types: past revalations, prophets, past battles, historical events
Major Holidays: often include exchanges of gifts
Clergy
Gender: both genders
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Theology
Passed Down:
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Arts
Associated Artform:
Coming of Age
Age:
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Marriage
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: both genders Function: interpreters of scripture/myth, inquisitors, spiritual protectors (often via magic), historians Lifestyle: below average Family: somewhat small Chosen: raised from birth to be clergy Distinguished By: symbolic tattoos/scars Cultural Aspects Symbol: is within a geometric shape and an open hand Holy Color: orange Passed Down: via many holy books with some commentary Creation Myth Type: emergence Mortals' Origin: created as vengeance Major Myth/Symbol(s): the dragonslayer Deadly Sins: dishonesty, wrath, sloth and malice High Virtues: loyalty and humility Associated Artform: instrumental music Coming of Age: 10 years old Coming of Age Rite: involves a declaration of intended profession Marriage: is considered sacred Marriage Rites: are attended by only close friends and family Death Rites: involve a wake Major Taboo: money Prevalence: believed by many Outsiders: are thought to be following an equal path