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Etusa is a polytheistic and syncretic religion originating from Southern Baredina, made popular by the Saidri people. Often called the “shattered path,” Etusa is an immensely complex and diverse religion with hundreds of different sects all unified with a few basic tenets. Legend dates the founding of Etusa at the height of the mythical Shashayina Kingdom, roughly 1500 BCE, but archaeological evidence suggests that Etusa could have been founded as early as the 1800s BCE. | |||
Etusa holds onto the belief that the universe was sparked into life and the Supreme Being awoke from their eternal slumber. Through reincarnation and reaching the path of enlightenment, one can reach the Supreme Being and partake in everlasting paradise once this universe reaches its end. | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
==Core Beliefs== | ==Core Beliefs== | ||
'''Creation''' | |||
According to the Mahafet Text, the oldest and original book in the religion, the universe was started by a Spark. E’atu, the Supreme Being, the Supreme One, existed surrounded by nothingness in eternal slumber before being awoken by the Spark of life. This spark inspired and invigorated E’atu to create the universe and all things in it. E’atu spent eons molding the natural world with detail and creating the gods of the universe as stewards to tend to it, rule over it, and ultimately to bring glory to the Creator. When E’atu was finished creating, they blest the universe and masturbated; their seed then fell on creation. The Spark that energized the Creator was now transferred over to the creation, and life was made. E’atu then fell into another deep slumber, leaving creation in the hands of the universe’s stewards, the major and minor gods. | |||
Shattered Path Belief, | Shattered Path Belief, | ||
Death and Afterlife | Death and Afterlife | ||
Revision as of 19:52, 18 April 2023
E'atusyawa E'âtusyáwá
| E'atusyawa | |
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| Type | Syncretic |
| Region | Taiwoqa |
Etusa is a polytheistic and syncretic religion originating from Southern Baredina, made popular by the Saidri people. Often called the “shattered path,” Etusa is an immensely complex and diverse religion with hundreds of different sects all unified with a few basic tenets. Legend dates the founding of Etusa at the height of the mythical Shashayina Kingdom, roughly 1500 BCE, but archaeological evidence suggests that Etusa could have been founded as early as the 1800s BCE.
Etusa holds onto the belief that the universe was sparked into life and the Supreme Being awoke from their eternal slumber. Through reincarnation and reaching the path of enlightenment, one can reach the Supreme Being and partake in everlasting paradise once this universe reaches its end.
Etymology
Core Beliefs
Creation According to the Mahafet Text, the oldest and original book in the religion, the universe was started by a Spark. E’atu, the Supreme Being, the Supreme One, existed surrounded by nothingness in eternal slumber before being awoken by the Spark of life. This spark inspired and invigorated E’atu to create the universe and all things in it. E’atu spent eons molding the natural world with detail and creating the gods of the universe as stewards to tend to it, rule over it, and ultimately to bring glory to the Creator. When E’atu was finished creating, they blest the universe and masturbated; their seed then fell on creation. The Spark that energized the Creator was now transferred over to the creation, and life was made. E’atu then fell into another deep slumber, leaving creation in the hands of the universe’s stewards, the major and minor gods.
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