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| − | The Coming of the Prophet [[Salmakhamer]] marks the beginning of the Isxinthion Calendar. The prophet Salmakhamer is thought to be from ancient [[Kalama]] or [[Throvy]] and is claimed by as many lands in between those regions. Historians generally accept Kalama as the land of his nativity and the anniversary of his birth is celebrated with much enthusiasm by both Arathracians and Tassans to this day. Salmakhamer is considered a 'holy man' or saint of the [[Isxinthion Gods | + | The Coming of the Prophet [[Salmakhamer]] marks the beginning of the Isxinthion Calendar. The prophet Salmakhamer is thought to be from ancient [[Kalama]] or [[Throvy]] and is claimed by as many lands in between those regions. Historians generally accept Kalama as the land of his nativity and the anniversary of his birth is celebrated with much enthusiasm by both Arathracians and Tassans to this day. Salmakhamer is considered a 'holy man' or saint of the [[Isxinthion Gods]]. While the Isxinthion Gods had been worshiped for well over fifteen thousand years before his time, Salmakhamer brought a message of reformation and return to their worship as a cure for plagues and famines and the rejuvenation of human tribes. He visited many lands throughout the Pallathantic with his message and [[Elántuventh]] claims the site of his burial. |
Salmakhamer also taught the Isxinthion Calendar which begins the year on Summer Solstice. Prior to this time many tribes and cultures outside of Kalama begun the year on Spring Equinox. | Salmakhamer also taught the Isxinthion Calendar which begins the year on Summer Solstice. Prior to this time many tribes and cultures outside of Kalama begun the year on Spring Equinox. | ||
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| + | =Festivals for Coming of Salmakhamer= | ||
| + | Festivals are held throughout the Pallathantic to commemorate the Coming of Salmakhamer. | ||
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| + | ==Festival of Salmakhumran== | ||
| + | Damath is celebrated in the [[Tassan Highlands]] and elsewhere in [[Corundy]] and [[Throvy]] in late spring. An elder is chosen to visit the neighboring village and so forth, so that it appears a stranger has come. The old man dresses in white robes and and a golden cap in Corundy. In Throvy, he wears light blue robes and a red cap. The man enters on foot and has great beard. It is considered a blessing to the visited village for him to arrive early in the morning. When he enters, a shout is given through the village and a common greeting is said to welcome him. Each village prides itself on the uniqueness of their greeting, though they often are had along these lines, "Behold the Messenger of the Gods," "Welcome Bearer of Gods!", "Blessed Gods!", or "The prophet of the Gods!" In some places, the villagers will shake wooden rattles to drive away evil spirits to ensure the man's safe arrival and passage. | ||
=See Also= | =See Also= | ||
| + | *[[Common Year]] | ||
*[[Salmakhamer]] | *[[Salmakhamer]] | ||
[[Category:Religious Event]] | [[Category:Religious Event]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:15, 18 November 2013
The Coming of the Prophet Salmakhamer marks the beginning of the Isxinthion Calendar. The prophet Salmakhamer is thought to be from ancient Kalama or Throvy and is claimed by as many lands in between those regions. Historians generally accept Kalama as the land of his nativity and the anniversary of his birth is celebrated with much enthusiasm by both Arathracians and Tassans to this day. Salmakhamer is considered a 'holy man' or saint of the Isxinthion Gods. While the Isxinthion Gods had been worshiped for well over fifteen thousand years before his time, Salmakhamer brought a message of reformation and return to their worship as a cure for plagues and famines and the rejuvenation of human tribes. He visited many lands throughout the Pallathantic with his message and Elántuventh claims the site of his burial.
Salmakhamer also taught the Isxinthion Calendar which begins the year on Summer Solstice. Prior to this time many tribes and cultures outside of Kalama begun the year on Spring Equinox.
Festivals for Coming of Salmakhamer
Festivals are held throughout the Pallathantic to commemorate the Coming of Salmakhamer.
Festival of Salmakhumran
Damath is celebrated in the Tassan Highlands and elsewhere in Corundy and Throvy in late spring. An elder is chosen to visit the neighboring village and so forth, so that it appears a stranger has come. The old man dresses in white robes and and a golden cap in Corundy. In Throvy, he wears light blue robes and a red cap. The man enters on foot and has great beard. It is considered a blessing to the visited village for him to arrive early in the morning. When he enters, a shout is given through the village and a common greeting is said to welcome him. Each village prides itself on the uniqueness of their greeting, though they often are had along these lines, "Behold the Messenger of the Gods," "Welcome Bearer of Gods!", "Blessed Gods!", or "The prophet of the Gods!" In some places, the villagers will shake wooden rattles to drive away evil spirits to ensure the man's safe arrival and passage.
See Also
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