Seraphism
Polytheism (very patriarchal)
Religion Focus: freedom from sin
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Divine Interaction: has not happened in eons
Deities
Chief Deities:
Nourelo God of the Sun
Tre God of Darkness and Battle
Other Deities:
Danavlo God of Medicine
Erucko God of Fish
Jaeelos God of Thunder
Kroalyo God of Night
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: has interesting geography and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
solemn group prayer, mostly on holidays
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very few
Holiday Types: past revalations, great priests
Major Holidays: last several days
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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Marriage
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Outsiders
About
Clergy: males only Function: teachers, connection to spirits/deceased, military leaders Lifestyle: monastic Family: normal size Chosen: via divine revelation Distinguished By: dyed/shaven hair Cultural Aspects Symbol: is made of simple shapes and a closed eye Holy Color: blue Passed Down: via several versions of one holy book Creation Myth Type: succession Mortals' Origin: divine flesh Major Myth/Symbol(s): the resurrection Deadly Sins: thoughtlessness, apostasy, self-injury, faithlessness and neglect High Virtues: wisdom, charity and thoughtfulness Associated Artform: tile murals Coming of Age: 21 years old (males only) Coming of Age Rite: involves personal meditation Marriage: happens after prolonged courtship Marriage Rites: involve many speeches and toasts Death Rites: involve a wake Major Taboo: discussing religion with outsiders Prevalence: believed by some Outsiders: are tolerated, barely