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| − | The following interpretation was written by [[Arete Family|Aaliyah]]. Aaliyah is neither a noble of Abington nor a member of the ''Aristoi''. She is a "Scholar of Dawn", a member of the [[Guardians of Twilight]] that follows the path of Luna. However, she is also a member of the [[Arete Family|Arete]] family, | + | The following interpretation was written by [[Arete Family|Aaliyah]]. Aaliyah is neither a noble of Abington nor a member of the ''Aristoi''. She is a "Scholar of Dawn", a member of the [[Guardians of Twilight]] that follows the path of Luna. However, she is also a member of the [[Arete Family|Arete]] family, and thus was born in [[Riverholm]], the former capital of [[Abington]]. Moreover, she is in frequent communication with her sister, [[Arete Family|Aeryn]], the Prophet of Aristoi Atamarism. Thus, Aaliyah is intimately familiar with both Aristoi Atamarism and the Guardians of Twilight, and considers the [[Aristoi Atamarism/Meter#The Old Testament|Old Testament]] of the ''Aristoi'' to be a variant of her own faith. |
| + | == Lunaria v. ''ό Μέτριος'' == | ||
| − | + | It is clear to anyone who is even remotely familiar with the faith of the [[Guardians of Twilight]] that we believe in two very specific gods: Luna and Sol. Moreover, it is clear to anyone who is even intimately familiar with the faith of the ''Aristoi'' that no one knows for sure what they believe. I suspect that is why their priests and other followers are encouraged to write interpretations of their religious text, such as the one written by their Prophet. In [[Aristoi Atamarism/Meter/Aeryn|Aeryn's Interpretation]], Aeryn illustrates how ''Aestin'' and ''Agenoi'' are not actually gods. With this, I agree. Aeryn suggests several possibilities of what ''Aestin'' and ''Agenoi'' could be: space, being, time, motion, etc. But I am content to conclude that whatever they are, they are not gods. | |
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| + | Aeryn, however, goes on to conclude that ''Kalos'' and ''Pragma'' are also not gods. With this, I disagree. Unlike ''Aestin'' and '' Agenoi'', ''Kalos'' and ''Pragma'' are not just described as being the causes of the creation of various things, but also as being the conscious creators of those things. If creation is not accidental, as things are described before the birth of ''Kalos'' and ''Pragma'', then creation must be the work of gods, as things are described after the birth of ''Kalos'' and ''Pragma''. | ||
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| + | Thus, like the Guardians of Twilight, the ''Aristoi'' believe in two gods. But who are these gods? | ||
== Luna v. Kalos == | == Luna v. Kalos == | ||
| − | Luna is described by the Guardians | + | Luna is described by the Guardians as the "Bringer of Light". Taken verbatum from the teachings of the Guardians, "She helps us see truth in the midst of lies" and "it is to her that we owe the balance". ''Kalos'', on the other hand, is described by the ''Aristoi'' as "all things beautiful", and through her the Abingtonians learned how to communicate, and began gathering information "such as lists and bulletins and maps". These things were revealed to the Abingtonians through "harmony". |
The most obvious similarity between Luna and ''Kalos'' is that they are both goddesses (as opposed to gods). But there are parallels between all of their most important features. What better way is there to "see truth in the midst of lies" but through the collection and communication of information? And could there be balance without harmony, or harmony without balance? | The most obvious similarity between Luna and ''Kalos'' is that they are both goddesses (as opposed to gods). But there are parallels between all of their most important features. What better way is there to "see truth in the midst of lies" but through the collection and communication of information? And could there be balance without harmony, or harmony without balance? | ||
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== Sol v. Pragma == | == Sol v. Pragma == | ||
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| + | == The History of the Twilight v. Genesis & Exodus == | ||
Revision as of 15:29, 9 March 2007
The following interpretation was written by Aaliyah. Aaliyah is neither a noble of Abington nor a member of the Aristoi. She is a "Scholar of Dawn", a member of the Guardians of Twilight that follows the path of Luna. However, she is also a member of the Arete family, and thus was born in Riverholm, the former capital of Abington. Moreover, she is in frequent communication with her sister, Aeryn, the Prophet of Aristoi Atamarism. Thus, Aaliyah is intimately familiar with both Aristoi Atamarism and the Guardians of Twilight, and considers the Old Testament of the Aristoi to be a variant of her own faith.
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Lunaria v. ό Μέτριος
It is clear to anyone who is even remotely familiar with the faith of the Guardians of Twilight that we believe in two very specific gods: Luna and Sol. Moreover, it is clear to anyone who is even intimately familiar with the faith of the Aristoi that no one knows for sure what they believe. I suspect that is why their priests and other followers are encouraged to write interpretations of their religious text, such as the one written by their Prophet. In Aeryn's Interpretation, Aeryn illustrates how Aestin and Agenoi are not actually gods. With this, I agree. Aeryn suggests several possibilities of what Aestin and Agenoi could be: space, being, time, motion, etc. But I am content to conclude that whatever they are, they are not gods.
Aeryn, however, goes on to conclude that Kalos and Pragma are also not gods. With this, I disagree. Unlike Aestin and Agenoi, Kalos and Pragma are not just described as being the causes of the creation of various things, but also as being the conscious creators of those things. If creation is not accidental, as things are described before the birth of Kalos and Pragma, then creation must be the work of gods, as things are described after the birth of Kalos and Pragma.
Thus, like the Guardians of Twilight, the Aristoi believe in two gods. But who are these gods?
Luna v. Kalos
Luna is described by the Guardians as the "Bringer of Light". Taken verbatum from the teachings of the Guardians, "She helps us see truth in the midst of lies" and "it is to her that we owe the balance". Kalos, on the other hand, is described by the Aristoi as "all things beautiful", and through her the Abingtonians learned how to communicate, and began gathering information "such as lists and bulletins and maps". These things were revealed to the Abingtonians through "harmony".
The most obvious similarity between Luna and Kalos is that they are both goddesses (as opposed to gods). But there are parallels between all of their most important features. What better way is there to "see truth in the midst of lies" but through the collection and communication of information? And could there be balance without harmony, or harmony without balance?
Thus, it should be clear that Luna and Kalos are really the same goddess. The Guardians and the Aristoi simply refer to her by different names.
