Zirarism
Polytheism (very matriarchal)
Religion Focus: saving the world from divine wrath
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Divine Interaction: only on specific days (holidays, etc)
Deities
Chief Deities:
Ileyraras Goddess of Peace
Zirar Goddess of Music
Other Deities:
Cov Goddess of Astronomy
Craien Goddess of Courtship
Idarr God of Thunder
Ilyllas Goddess of Wrath
Death & Afterlife
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Afterlife: is cold and barren for evildoers and can be reached by the living, with effort
Worship
joyous individual meditation at home
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very many
Holiday Types: past battles, the equinoxes, heroes, the solstices, saints, major deities, the harvest, martyrs, historical events
Major Holidays: are very solemn times
Clergy
Gender: females only
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Arts
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Coming of Age
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: females only Function: arbiters of holiness, historians Lifestyle: ascetic Family: none (chastity required) Chosen: elected by the people Distinguished By: bound to a certain location Cultural Aspects Symbol: a representation of a deity and a hand making a sign Holy Color: scarlet Passed Down: via one holy book with some commentary Creation Myth Type: dismemberment Mortals' Origin: grew from the earth Major Myth/Symbol(s): the golden age Deadly Sins: pride, blasphemy, apostasy and despair High Virtues: thoughtfulness, piety, wisdom, faith, responsibility, abstinence and tolerance Associated Artform: sculpture Coming of Age: 12 years old (females only) Coming of Age Rite: is similar to a 'vision quest' Marriage: is used to forge political ties Marriage Rites: involve many speeches and toasts Death Rites: are performed after a period of mourning Major Taboo: none Prevalence: believed by most Outsiders: are shunned