Parism
Monotheism (slightly matriarchal)
Religion Focus: biofeedback/control of subconscious
Symbol:
Holy Color:
Divine Interaction: somewhat uncommon
Deities
Chief Deities:
Par Goddess of Sea
(Wave-Walker, The Way, The Holy One, The Praised One)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: is incomprehensible to the living and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
joyous group prayer in public temples
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very few
Holiday Types: past miracles, great priests, past battles
Major Holidays: are more celebration than prayer
Clergy
Gender: both genders
Function:
Lifestyle:
Family:
Chosen:
Distinguished by:
Theology
Passed Down:
Creation:
Mortal's Origin:
Major Symbol(s):
Deadly Sins(s):
Major Taboo:
High Virtues:
Arts
Associated Artform:
Coming of Age
Age:
Rite(s):
Marriage
Marriage:
Marriage Rite(s):
Outsiders
About
Clergy: both genders Function: judges, soothsayers Lifestyle: average Family: none (celibacy required) Chosen: elected by the people Distinguished By: a special dietary code Cultural Aspects Symbol: a representation of a building and a reprensentation of a weapon Holy Color: gold Passed Down: via one holy book and some oral tradition Creation Myth Type: succession Mortals' Origin: divine blood Major Myth/Symbol(s): the cave Deadly Sins: malice, gluttony, neglect and self-injury High Virtues: loyalty, selflessness, temperance and dilligence Associated Artform: tile murals Coming of Age: 15 years old Coming of Age Rite: takes place in a public ceremony Marriage: involves a transfer of wealth Marriage Rites: involve much gift-giving Death Rites: are a private affair Major Taboo: displays of affection Prevalence: believed by almost all Outsiders: are ostracized