Au Ra Naming Conventions Wrote:Auri creation myth tells of a Dawn Father and a Dusk Mother from whom all Au Ra are descended. The Raen believe their veins to run thick with the blood of the former─their brilliant white scales and iron wills serving as proof of this divine lineage.
Auri creation myth tells of a Dawn Father and a Dusk Mother from whom all Au Ra are descended. The Xaela believe their veins to run thick with the blood of the latter─their lustrous black scales and fiery wills serving as proof of this divine lineage.
Arguably, the use of the word "divine" could have a religious connotation. However, neither Raen nor Xaela tribal lore dictates any unified religious beliefs or preferences, so they could just as easily not worship the Dawn Father or Dusk Mother as deities.
I also don't think there's enough evidence to link these two figures to the Pantheon of the Twelve. We have a few dev references and in game texts which suggest the Twelve are not worshiped outside Eorzea. That said, if the Dawn Father and Dusk Mother were figures of the Twelve, they would most likely be Oschon and Menphina, the divine lovers. But even that's kind of a stretch.
Fernehalwes Wrote:As for geographical distribution, worship of the Twelve is, for the most part, limited to Eorzea.
Oboro Wrote:My people do not worship your deities twelve. Our gods are all around us - in the trees, in the soil, in the crashing waters before you. Close your eyes and open your heart to the sound of the rushing falls, that you might purge your mind of all worldly thoughts and distractions.
We draw power from the world around us - the heaven, the earth, the hearts of man - and channel this power into physical form. I am told that this is similar to your concept of ay-ther, was it?
Here's a few links to similar discussions on Far Eastern religion, Doman lore, and Eorzean religion. Hope these help! ^^
-Religion In Eorzea Masterpost
-Doman Religion (pretty much already summarized above)
