Anaism is a polytheistic religion which some compare to ancient European Paganism.
It focuses on devotion to gods known as the Balladen, divine beings known as Šlovich Weachtern-- and their creations, Fialeh.
Founded by a man named Fidachus the Prophet in approximately 290 CE in northeastern Imperial Rome, near ancient Bohemia, it is one of the oldest religions with beginnings in Europe north of modern-day Italy.
The inhumans of Anaism-- unlike, say, the gods of the Greek Pantheon-- do inhabit Earth, but are scattered, and hidden from humans quite well.
Fallaej Šver: Celebrated every winter solstice to honor Inar, the new year ahead, and fertility. In modern day, an intricate figure-skating performance is broadcast internationally from Bōdyäch in the morning; after sunset, a
religious ballet is performed in Hoje Aleksandria's grand theater. In homes, a circle of candles is placed around evergreen and/or any regional healing plant, and a prayer takes place after sunsrise to ensure
good health and fortune. The oldest woman of the family will be gifted an ornate woven head scarf called an ekkert.
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Henn Goj: Celebrated every summer solstice to honor Mediaž and the harvest. A large feast of dishes made from cereal crops, ripe fruit, and goat's meat is held at high noon. One prayer takes place before, as well as one after.
Any leftover food scraps are scattered outside for 'nature to reclaim'. A card game called Jolík (literally 'Joker') is played as a common pasttime, and only mead and water may be drunk to preserve one's sanctity.
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Tay der Fuli: The month of May, which honors Finült, fate, and mortality. On the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th of the month, offerings to Finült are placed at shrines (ranging from seashells to hard liquor). On the 15th, too, will Anais over the age of five prick their finger, letting the blood drip into a small, holy container of water called a gläšte. On the final day of May, Anais will gather in large groups-- regardless of weather-- to join hands, praying and dancing around a maypole.
Balladen: The three supreme gods who created and rule over all matter, elements, and living things to ever exist.
Šlovich Weachtern: Deities created by the Balladen with dominion over various specific aspects of nature to guard humanity and keep mankind in check.
Fialeh: Humans granted rule over various individual concepts, objects, and/or elements by their respective Šlovich Weachtern.
They are mortal, but more hardy than other humans, and immune to any fatal injury that can be sustained from what they hold dominion over.
Steigen: Spirits inhabiting the aether who act as messengers between realms under the control of Mediaž.
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Paadst: Anais with the ability to directly communicate with supernatural beings. In Nebärav, a group of paadst form a government body similar to parliament.
Kanaern: Anais who lead worship in a kastel. They may consecrate buildings, grounds, objects, and people.
Štachen: Anais (typically female) who work in kastellem or close-knit communities to guide, nurse, and educate.
Daas Dricht: The Anai holy book. It's gospel takes the form of an epic poem, similar to Ovid's 'Metamorphoses'.
Kastel: Anai place of worship.
Often, Anai dress is very ornate and handmade. It is similar in appearance to the traditional folk clothing of Bavaria.
For festivals/holidays, an Anai may wear a special gown called a roklīt (lit: "red dress"). It is not always red, however, despite what the name suggests.
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There is a statue of Inar in the village of Oymyakon.
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There are almost as many sects/sub-beliefs in Anaism as there are in Christianty.
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Two of the most sacred ideas/motifs in Anaism are intersexuality and the fractal.