Oraculight
Monotheism (moderately patriarchal)
Religion Focus: world domination
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Divine Interaction: has not happened in eons
Deities
Chief Deities:
Xiken God of Valour
(The Honor-Giver, The Immortal One)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: is different for all individuals and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
joyous individual public sacrifices
Holidays
Holiday frequency: often
Holiday Types: new moons, the equinoxes, saints, past miracles, great rulers
Major Holidays: last several days
Clergy
Gender: both genders
Function: both genders Function: teachers, maintain temples/shrines
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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: monastic Family: somewhat small Chosen: ordained by other clergy Distinguished By: special jewelry Cultural Aspects Symbol: a representation of a predatory animal and a representation of a holy building Holy Color: bronze Passed Down: via a strong oral tradition Creation Myth Type: succession Mortals' Origin: grew from plants Major Myth/Symbol(s): the exile, the labyrinth Deadly Sins: cowardice, neglect, blasphemy, dishonesty and self-injury High Virtues: dilligence, thoughtfulness and humility Associated Artform: sculpture Coming of Age: 11 years old (males only) Coming of Age Rite: inolves cleansing Marriage: happens after prolonged courtship Marriage Rites: are highly informal Death Rites: are performed after a period of mourning Major Taboo: eye contact Prevalence: believed by most Outsiders: are viewed with mistrust