Difference between revisions of "E'atusyawa"
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==Major Sects== | ==Major Sects== | ||
Meisungu - Predominantly followed by the Zhizhao ethnic group in northeastern Taiwoqa. Meisungu differs from other sects in that it originates from Zhizhao folk beliefs and the old Lailai religion. Purity, nobleness, and stoicness are the three main characteristics of the sect. The Meisungu symbol is a red flame on a black background symbolizing how fire penetrates the darkness and evil of the world with its holiness and boldness. | |||
==Deities== | ==Deities== | ||
* E'atu - Supreme Being | * E'atu - Supreme Being | ||
Revision as of 02:28, 9 March 2023
E'atusyawa E'âtusyáwá
| E'atusyawa | |
|---|---|
| Type | Syncretic |
| Region | Taiwoqa |
intro and summary. places it is practiced in.
Etymology
Core Beliefs
Shattered Path Belief, Death and Afterlife
Core Traditions
Common Worship Practices -Prayer -Dancing -Singing -Chanting -Other, Rituals, Giving of Seed Ritual, Sacrifices, Blood Sacrifice, Burial Traditions
Major Sects
Meisungu - Predominantly followed by the Zhizhao ethnic group in northeastern Taiwoqa. Meisungu differs from other sects in that it originates from Zhizhao folk beliefs and the old Lailai religion. Purity, nobleness, and stoicness are the three main characteristics of the sect. The Meisungu symbol is a red flame on a black background symbolizing how fire penetrates the darkness and evil of the world with its holiness and boldness.
Deities
- E'atu - Supreme Being
- Karnen - Creature of Man
- Wohar - Gaurdian of the Weak
- Ecixu - Poison of Men
- Rhame - Life's End
- Elaqu - Life's Beginning
- Yanow - Avarice Incarnate
- Teshekwahalu'on - The Dancing Flame
- Ramesutayir - The Unmoving One
- Arumahay - The Glaring One
- Mu'ora - Grief's End
- Oron - Guide of Souls
- Sashinu - Mother of Mothers
- Elishawu - Passion's Fire
- Asalyu - Roar of the Heavens
- (create a separate page with all the gods u have written about)
Scriptures
Mahafet Text A collection of writings by various prophets and great teachers from the 500s BCE to roughly the 200s CE. The Mahafet is a collection of short books, legends, and stories telling about life, the universe, and how to reach the E'atusyawa, the end of the Shattered Path.
Book of Alarhen A guide and instruction book for the priesthood. Within the pages there are detailed instructions on how to perform rituals and rites. It is a book of theology. The Book of Alarhen is not available to the general public.
Code of Ka'in A religious code of law that summarizes the Mahafet and other texts. The book is really just a list of what is acceptable and what is not within the religion.
Suqum Text A collection of legends, myths, and stories about the gods. Depending on the edition, the amount of gods in it changes. In the original Suqum, there is exactly one hundred gods written about. The Suqum is updated by the priesthood every ten years, and they add more gods to it every edition.
Other Texts and Books Due to the multitude of different religious branches, there exists many other books and holy texts specific to that sect or branch.
History
Origins, Kingdom Period, Modern Day
Culture
Art, Architecture, Clothing, Cuisine and Dieting, Music, Literature