Anadahism (Religion)

Anadahism (/anaˈda.hiɪzm/, natively Anadahi Misele /ˈa.nadahi ˈmi.sɛlɛ/) was an ancient religion practiced in the deserts of Alteniquia. It was founded near the modern town of Aufaei-Essud, and its only remaining temple is near the town as well. The religion used to be followed by many desert tribes, but with the advent of iron-age societies such as Yimmu-Audal and later Theios-Essukdal, most if not all followers converted to other religions.

History
Anadahism was founded by a shaman of a desert tribe, long before written history. The religion was then spread to other neighboring tribes, and eventually dominated the South-Western desert coast of Alteniquia. The practices of the religion pacified tribes, and when more advanced societies came into the region, the followers of Anadahism were forced to convert to religions such as Theiosism. Most shrines of the religion have been destroyed for building materials.

Practices and Beliefs
Anadahism's native name, Anadahi Misele, literally translates to Peaceful Ones of the Tribe. It espoused cooperation between tribes and treated fighting as a sin. This is in line with other tribal religions of the region, as materials for weaponry were hard to come by. However, tribes were still often verbally hostile towards each other, and sometimes halted trade between villages to destroy their enemies. Anadahism spread throughout the desert because of its wide support among common people. Shrines popped up around the coast, near villages and next to common trade routes. Only one God is known to be worshipped in the religion, worshipping the Sun God Harabi.

Neo-Anadahism
Neo-Anadahism is a minority religion among some desert nomads.