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The [[Tepestani Pantheon]] is the group of deities worshipped in [[Tepest]]. Foremost among them is [[Belenus (Deity)|Belenus]]. The pantheon bears great similarity to the [[Pantheon of the Great Kingdom]] and the [[Forfarian Pantheon]]. The gods of the Tepestani Pantheon may bear the same names and usually are prayed to or placated for the same reasons as the Forfarian versions, though there are marked differences. For the example, the Tepestani view Belenus as the [[leader]] of the pantheon and the coordinator of its ranks.<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 60</ref> | {{canon}} | ||
The [[Tepestani Pantheon]] is the group of deities worshipped in [[Tepest]]. Foremost among them is [[Belenus (Deity)|Belenus]]. The pantheon bears great similarity to the [[Pantheon of the Great Kingdom]] and the [[Forfarian Pantheon]]. The gods of the Tepestani Pantheon may bear the same names and usually are prayed to or placated for the same reasons as the Forfarian versions, though there are marked differences. For the example, the Tepestani view Belenus as the [[leader]] of the pantheon and the coordinator of its ranks.<ref name="Gaz V p. 60">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 60</ref> | |||
According to Tepestani [[theology]], [[Brigantia]] is the spouse of Belenus, and [[Manannan mac Lir]] is Brigantia's brother. Together Belenus, Brigantia, and Manannan mac Lir mark the three primary deities actively worshiped by the Tepestani. They are mirrored by their dark, more primal counterparts in the trio of [[Lugh]], [[Daghda]], and [[Diancecht]], respectively. Unlike many cultures, the Tepestani see Daghda as [[female]].<ref name="Gaz V p. 60">[[Gazetteer V]] p. 60</ref> | |||
Belenus is quickly eclipsing the other gods in popularity and worship as the [[Tepestani Inquisition]] assumes a visible presence in fighting evil.<ref>[[Gazetteer V]] p. 61</ref> | |||
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The Tepestani Pantheon is the group of deities worshipped in Tepest. Foremost among them is Belenus. The pantheon bears great similarity to the Pantheon of the Great Kingdom and the Forfarian Pantheon. The gods of the Tepestani Pantheon may bear the same names and usually are prayed to or placated for the same reasons as the Forfarian versions, though there are marked differences. For the example, the Tepestani view Belenus as the leader of the pantheon and the coordinator of its ranks.[1]
According to Tepestani theology, Brigantia is the spouse of Belenus, and Manannan mac Lir is Brigantia's brother. Together Belenus, Brigantia, and Manannan mac Lir mark the three primary deities actively worshiped by the Tepestani. They are mirrored by their dark, more primal counterparts in the trio of Lugh, Daghda, and Diancecht, respectively. Unlike many cultures, the Tepestani see Daghda as female.[1]
Belenus is quickly eclipsing the other gods in popularity and worship as the Tepestani Inquisition assumes a visible presence in fighting evil.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Gazetteer V p. 60
- ↑ Gazetteer V p. 61
Pages in category "Tepestani Pantheon"
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