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| − | The solar wife to [[Amrulon]], Eriu is a mysterious goddess whose worship does not rival the other goddesses of her pantheon. Nevertheless, as a greater goddess, she represents the feminine aspects of the sun and the concordant spheres of nature and solar nourishment. Eriu is one of the two consorts to Amrulon. She is mother to Arathrax, Rhio, and other solar divinities. An aloof goddess, Eriu favors marriage and fidelity to one's husband. Eriu relationship to her daughter, [[Elystra]], is sometimes compared to that of Amrulon's to [[Arathrax]]. | + | The solar wife to [[Amrulon]], Eriu is a mysterious goddess whose worship does not rival the other goddesses of her pantheon. Nevertheless, as a greater goddess, she represents the feminine aspects of the sun and the concordant spheres of nature and solar nourishment. Eriu is one of the two consorts to Amrulon. She is mother to Arathrax, Rhio, and other solar divinities. An aloof goddess, Eriu's favors marriage and fidelity to one's husband. Eriu relationship to her daughter, [[Elystra]], is sometimes compared to that of Amrulon's to [[Arathrax]]. |
Amrulon, Eriu, and [[Parkia]] are seen as the chief gods of the higher world, representing the power of the sun and the sky in trinity. In contrast sometimes to Parkia, Eriu is seen as the goddess of daylight and daytime. Eriu is the patron goddess of the city [[Zamaclë]] and her principle clergy are priestesses. Eriu is considered the female contrast to Amrulon as she represents the feminine energy of the sun. She is known for tacitness in contrast to the goddess [[Parkia]]. | Amrulon, Eriu, and [[Parkia]] are seen as the chief gods of the higher world, representing the power of the sun and the sky in trinity. In contrast sometimes to Parkia, Eriu is seen as the goddess of daylight and daytime. Eriu is the patron goddess of the city [[Zamaclë]] and her principle clergy are priestesses. Eriu is considered the female contrast to Amrulon as she represents the feminine energy of the sun. She is known for tacitness in contrast to the goddess [[Parkia]]. | ||
In astronomy, her name is given to the celestial orb of the sun and her priests and priestesses are trained in understanding the movement of the sun in relationship to the seasons and calendar. Her clergy are able to calculate the phases of the moon and the days of the year when the sun will pass through the solstices and the equinoxes. | In astronomy, her name is given to the celestial orb of the sun and her priests and priestesses are trained in understanding the movement of the sun in relationship to the seasons and calendar. Her clergy are able to calculate the phases of the moon and the days of the year when the sun will pass through the solstices and the equinoxes. | ||
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| + | During the late Yophenthean Empire, an esoteric cult and mystery religion grew up around the goddess Eriu that was practiced almost exclusively by women. | ||
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[[Category:Gods of Asdar]] | [[Category:Gods of Asdar]] | ||
[[Category:Isxinthion Gods]] | [[Category:Isxinthion Gods]] | ||
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[[Category:Individual Divinity]] | [[Category:Individual Divinity]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:21, 3 November 2015
The solar wife to Amrulon, Eriu is a mysterious goddess whose worship does not rival the other goddesses of her pantheon. Nevertheless, as a greater goddess, she represents the feminine aspects of the sun and the concordant spheres of nature and solar nourishment. Eriu is one of the two consorts to Amrulon. She is mother to Arathrax, Rhio, and other solar divinities. An aloof goddess, Eriu's favors marriage and fidelity to one's husband. Eriu relationship to her daughter, Elystra, is sometimes compared to that of Amrulon's to Arathrax.
Amrulon, Eriu, and Parkia are seen as the chief gods of the higher world, representing the power of the sun and the sky in trinity. In contrast sometimes to Parkia, Eriu is seen as the goddess of daylight and daytime. Eriu is the patron goddess of the city Zamaclë and her principle clergy are priestesses. Eriu is considered the female contrast to Amrulon as she represents the feminine energy of the sun. She is known for tacitness in contrast to the goddess Parkia.
In astronomy, her name is given to the celestial orb of the sun and her priests and priestesses are trained in understanding the movement of the sun in relationship to the seasons and calendar. Her clergy are able to calculate the phases of the moon and the days of the year when the sun will pass through the solstices and the equinoxes.
During the late Yophenthean Empire, an esoteric cult and mystery religion grew up around the goddess Eriu that was practiced almost exclusively by women.
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