Difference between revisions of "Prizyetsi Paganism"
(→Mythology) |
(→Deities) |
||
| Line 9: | Line 9: | ||
===Deities=== | ===Deities=== | ||
In the Northern pantheon, there are two classes of deities. There are those who existed on Irntall before the creation of man, and those born to guide man on their way. | In the Northern pantheon, there are two classes of deities. There are those who existed on Irntall before the creation of man, and those born to guide man on their way. | ||
| − | *'''Aranir''' | + | *'''Aranir''' - Sometimes referred to as "the father" is one of the Old Ones, the two gods which created all that has been, is, and ever will be. |
| − | *'''Tüula''' | + | *'''Tüula''' - Wife to Aranir and the other Old One. |
| + | *'''Frii''' - Goddess with the ability to see into the future, said to sometimes interact with humans for her own amusement. | ||
*'''Sünná''' and '''Lünná''' - Goddesses representing the sun and moon personified. Twin sisters Sünná and Lünná, represent the cyclical nature of everything ranging from the cycle of day and night, to that of life itself. Individually, Sünná represents light and hope, while Lünná represents their opposites. Additionally, Lünná is the patron goddess and seen by many as the protector ruring the winter months when darkness envelopes the north of country. Simply referred to as the twins, the two goddesses are often shown together, the pale-white skin of Sünná contrasting the jet-black skin of Lünná. | *'''Sünná''' and '''Lünná''' - Goddesses representing the sun and moon personified. Twin sisters Sünná and Lünná, represent the cyclical nature of everything ranging from the cycle of day and night, to that of life itself. Individually, Sünná represents light and hope, while Lünná represents their opposites. Additionally, Lünná is the patron goddess and seen by many as the protector ruring the winter months when darkness envelopes the north of country. Simply referred to as the twins, the two goddesses are often shown together, the pale-white skin of Sünná contrasting the jet-black skin of Lünná. | ||
*'''Börri''' - God of knowledge, building and the arts, and patron of craftsmen and shipbuilders. | *'''Börri''' - God of knowledge, building and the arts, and patron of craftsmen and shipbuilders. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:14, 9 May 2015
Prizyetsi paganism refers to the theology and religious practices of the Prizyetsi peoples which rose to prominence during the first golden age, and is still widely practiced today by many citizens of The United Federation of Prizyetsa both within the Federation as well as abroad. Rather than a single indivisible religion, Prizyetsi paganism has often been described an a system of interlocking and interrelated religious beliefs and practices which incorporate individual regional sects and family traditions which all fit into a broad belief system.
Contents
History
Rise of Paganism
High Golden Ages
City-State Period
Sources
Mythology
Deities
In the Northern pantheon, there are two classes of deities. There are those who existed on Irntall before the creation of man, and those born to guide man on their way.
- Aranir - Sometimes referred to as "the father" is one of the Old Ones, the two gods which created all that has been, is, and ever will be.
- Tüula - Wife to Aranir and the other Old One.
- Frii - Goddess with the ability to see into the future, said to sometimes interact with humans for her own amusement.
- Sünná and Lünná - Goddesses representing the sun and moon personified. Twin sisters Sünná and Lünná, represent the cyclical nature of everything ranging from the cycle of day and night, to that of life itself. Individually, Sünná represents light and hope, while Lünná represents their opposites. Additionally, Lünná is the patron goddess and seen by many as the protector ruring the winter months when darkness envelopes the north of country. Simply referred to as the twins, the two goddesses are often shown together, the pale-white skin of Sünná contrasting the jet-black skin of Lünná.
- Börri - God of knowledge, building and the arts, and patron of craftsmen and shipbuilders.
- Sjör - God of the seas and protector of seafarers.
- Brökki - The smith of man, god of smiths and metalworking, fire and earth.
Religious Practices
Modern Practices
Much has changed within the Prizyetsi pagan religion as time has shed light on many things which were once explained through religion and mythology. While the core practices remain intact, their meanings and roles have changed with the times.
