Melolaism
Henotheism (moderately matriarchal)
Religion Focus: biofeedback/control of subconscious
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Divine Interaction: only in certain situations (war, healing, etc)
Deities
Chief Deities:
Melolai Goddess of Fear
(The Terrifying One, The Holy One, The Defender, The Immortal One)
Death & Afterlife
Death Rites:
Afterlife: is incomprehensible to the living and cannot be reached while alive
Worship
solemn group prayer at shrines
Holidays
Holiday frequency: very few
Holiday Types: prophets, past battles, the solstices, historical events
Major Holidays: are very solemn times
Clergy
Gender: both genders
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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: both genders Function: military leaders, interpreters of scripture/myth, connection to spirits/deceased, community leaders Lifestyle: spartan Family: large (children encouraged) Chosen: study to become clergy Distinguished By: special clothing Cultural Aspects Symbol: a tree and appears very complex Holy Color: blue Passed Down: via one holy book and some oral tradition Creation Myth Type: succession Mortals' Origin: created as vengeance Major Myth/Symbol(s): the well/spring, the tree Deadly Sins: blasphemy, thoughtlessness, wrath, selfishness and despair High Virtues: chastity, abstinence and selflessness Associated Artform: dance Coming of Age: 9 years old Coming of Age Rite: involves a test of strength/agility Marriage: routinely involves more than two people Marriage Rites: include an exchange of symbolic jewelry Death Rites: involve dividing up the deceased's property Major Taboo: strong emotions Prevalence: believed by many Outsiders: are forced into hiding