Oxintoism

Oxintoism is a polytheistic religion indigenous to Southeastern Eldham, mostly commonly being found in the modern day USSE but not exclusive to it. It was originally adopted by the Lo'Oix people of the region but has since expanded outwards.

Beliefs
Oxintoist beliefs center around a triad of three deities which embody creation, destruction, and balance. There is also an array of minor deities that tend to service and aid in the assistance of one of the primary three deities, named the Voto'Oa. The trio of three major deities are named the Gonata.

The Gonata
Xéloré (pronounced /ɕe.lo.re/ in the IPA) is a deity that embodies wellbeing, creation, and many of the things seen as beneficial to the world and humanity. They are often represented by symbolism of the Earth/Eldham as a productive entity. They were created by the deity Tégo'O alongside the deity Ogano to bring both creation and destruction to the world, it is believed that Xéloré created humanity and the world as we functionally know it. This is sometimes manifested through mortal creatures, most commonly cows, but in a wide variety of other ways as well.

Ogano (pronounced /o.ga.no/ in the IPA) is a deity that embodies destruction. They are often represented by symbolism of the Sun as a flaming and destructive entity, yet one that is necessary for life. They were created by the deity Tégo'O alongside the deity Xéloré to bring both creation and destruction to the world, it is believed that Ogano is responsible for the process of death, decay, and the fact that all things created by Xéloré will eventually wither away. This is sometimes manifested through creatures like the "Undead" such as zombies and skeletons, and most notably the Wither.

Tégo'O (pronounced /te.go.ʔo/ in the IPA) is a deity that embodies balance and neutrality. They are often represented by symbolism of the Moon as an intermediary celestial body between the Sun and Earth which represent Xéloré and Ogano traditionally. They are believed to be the "lead" of the trio in a sense and ensure that the cycle of Tatan yo Xontogimé is successfully performed. They are capable of both creation and destruction, but created Xéloré and Ogano to take on their duty, the deity only ever stepping in when the cycle of creation and destruction is disrupted in some severe way.

Unlike other religions where there is an innate concept of good and evil, neither Xéloré or Ogano are seen as deities adopting either of these traits. There is instead a consensus of things must be created; and with that creation comes their eventual destruction, finishing the cycle of existence (or the Tatan yo Xontogimé) as dictated and moderated by Tégo'O. The deity Tégo'O is seen as the individual in charge of ensuring this cycle is completed. The Tatan yo Xontogimé is seen as an inherent law of the universe that cannot be changed.

The Vo'Ota
Note that this is not a comprehensive list of all Vo'Ota and there are most definitely more than this, as they are created by cultures often and on a regional basis and entities can be canonized as Vo'Ota.

Doxolas (pronounced /do.ɕo.las/), sometimes referred to as simply "Doug" by English speakers is a deity created by Xéloré and believed to be killed by Ogano. It is often seen as the deity of alcohol, withdraw, and sobriety. It originates from a cow that was found on the site of modern day Garkogorod. It was reportedly milked hundreds, if not thousands of times by locals to cure their alcoholism and upon the death of the animal was canonized as a Vo'Ota after it was supposedly killed by the deity Ogano themselves. It is also the national "animal" of the USSE. The deity, as expected, is represented as a mystic cow and manifests in the appearance of cows.

Seasonal Festivals
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Death Rituals
In the event of a death, the body of the individual and any valuables or gifts are placed in the tomb with them. Their tomb, traditionally surrounded by diorite or cobblestone, is than topped with a layer of hay or leaves. Only than is it covered with the topsoil. There tends to be a short festival after the event to celebrate the life of the deceased called the Femerro yo dé'i Lixalos, or the Festival of the Skeletons. There is often also sometimes a tribute to the deity Ogano at these festivals.

Marriage Rituals
In the event of a marriage, it is tradition for the two individuals who want to get married to each grow three plots of wheat. They must wait for all three to grow, and from this wheat each create a loaf of bread. The bread baked by one individual is than given to the other and vice versa. The two at their marriage ceremony than eat the slice of bread. There is also often tribute to the deity Xéloré at the marriage ceremony.

History
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