Tenteotl'Ome

== Overview ==
Tenteotl'Ome philosophy centers around Teotl, "a single, omnipresent, eternally self-regenerating sacred power." This is given meaning though a monotheistic pantheon manifesting in the supreme god by the same name Teotl. With Teotl it self split into lesser gods then many other lesser beings below them, Coatl. These Coatl ,almost infinite in number, are commonly found to be worshiped by the general masses day-today within small household shrines calling upon whichever suited best their daily interests, although strictly not being gods.
Tenteotl'Ome put great ritual emphasis on the calendar, and scheduled festivals, government ceremonies, and even war around key transition dates within their calendar. Public ritual practices could involve food, storytelling, and dance, as well as ceremonial sports such Asyaoyopatoltin (a variation of sumo) , and human sacrifice, as a manner of obligation for the continuation of the days and the cycle of life.
== Beliefs and Ideas ==
=== Creation Mythos ===
Teotl , although regarded as the monotheistic god of the religion, is not at all worshiped by any people within the format of the modern religion; people giving much more preference to the arguably more important aspects of Teotl, Xochipechi (the sun) and Huitzilipoca (the moon). After Teotl created the world its ethereal body was split into two differing beings, both who would fight for dominion over their new realm. After many millennia of great battle Huitzilipoca mortally wounded Xochipechi and cast him down into the pits of Mictlan entering the world into an endless night. Despite being the victor Huitzilipoca did not have the support of the Coatl after forcing them into their endless conquest and servitude. The Coatl plotted against them to try and find Xochipechi and instate them as the divine being. In order to do this they cast down one of their own, Mictlantepochi, to take the form of a human and convince the human tribes into helping him free Xochipechi from is tomb. All humans were too afraid to turn against their dark master apart from the Anacaona tribe who agreed to provide Mictlantepochi with their strongest heroes. After 20 years of searching the caverns of Mictlan they reached Xochipechi's tomb but upon their arrival Huitzilipoca descended as well with his army of twisted men and Coatl. Mictlan lead his forces into a bloody melee, himself disarming Huitzilipoca and then entering a bloody wrestle with him atop Xochipechi's tomb (this is believed to be the inspiration for the blood sport Asyaoyopatoltin). Although the forces of good put up a great fight they were no match for the forces of evil and soon began to loose ground. Huitzilipoca quickly began to overpower Mictlantepochi and ripped out his heart with his blood flooding the tomb room. During the engagement Teotl's spirit began to stir again feeling the rage within Huitzilipoca and the fervor of Mictlantepochi as millions cried out to his death. As one final miracle before passing again into the void Teotl blessed the human blood that came from Mictlantepochi's with the strength and tenacity needed to once again wake Xochipechi. As millions of Coatl descended from the heavens the men of Tlaxlan witnessed the great rebirth of the sun as Xochipechi rose in a golden suit of armor. They fought back the forces of evil as if single handedly and forcing Huitzilipoca to retreat deeper into Mictlan. Xochipechi then returned to the physical world with the Anacaona tribe carving a great river through the ground for them live on to show their eternal gratitude to the chosen people of Teotl. This great rebirth did not come without a price, Xochipechi had to now rely upon the blood of the humans that came to their aid in order to have the strength to continue The Eternal War. Now in order for the sun to rise the people of the now named city Anacaona were given the scared role of providing Xochipechi with the strength they needed through bloody sacrifice and war.
=== Worship ===
Worship for the majority of followers is made of small daily rituals following the lunar Calendar of Acuhauna. These small daily rituals are made up of short prayers and gifts given to their chosen patron Coatl as well as a sacrifice of their own blood to Xochipechi every night of a full moon to ensure that they can fend off Huitzilipoca when at their strongest. Priesthoods across the world keep track of the position and phases of the moon as well as the stars ensuring all goes well in The Eternal War. Similarly but on a much grander scale every full moon priesthoods gather at their local temples and prepare a blood sacrifice to bolster Xochipechi strength although instead of just a prick of blood hundreds are gathered at their alters and sacrificed to provide a great river of blood for their heavenly savior. When Asyaoyopatoltin tournaments are called many eager Acuhaunan gather and train in the hopes of winning these tournaments, with the winner being crowned the next Prophet of Xochipechi, once earnt this prestigious title will grant them the highest role within Acuhaunan society they will given to Xochipechi as a willing sacrifice in the hopes that they join them in The Eternal War as one of their many warlords and heroes. It is a great honor for ones family to bear a child who goes on to fill this role and even generations later their family name is still respected and revered.
Category:Tremons
Category:Tremons Religions
Category:Akonanda
Category:Akonanda Religions