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 ====== Siath ======
-The central figure, and namesake, of the [[culture:mythology:imperial_religion:Siathar:]] is **Siath** Herself. Though She indeed has this name, only Her priestesses are permitted to call her by it, and only in their most private and sacred ceremonies; any other to use Her name, from the lowliest male to the mightiest matriarch, is guilty of gravest sacrilege. Therefore, in society at large, if She is referred to in Her totality at all, She is typically referred to simply as the Sixfold Eminence or the Most Eminent. More commonly, She is called by the label of one of Her aspects (most frequently the Mother), for it is characteristic of the Sixfold Eminence, and the source of Her appellation, that She is one goddess in many forms. These six forms, or aspects, each represent - and provide protection and support to - one of the major feminine roles, and together embody the sum total of female power and ability.
+The central figure, and namesake, of the [[mythology:imperial_religion:siathar:]] is **Siath** Herself. Though She indeed has this name, only Her priestesses are permitted to call her by it, and only in their most private and sacred ceremonies; any other to use Her name, from the lowliest male to the mightiest matriarch, is guilty of gravest sacrilege. Therefore, in society at large, if She is referred to in Her totality at all, She is typically referred to simply as the Sixfold Eminence or the Most Eminent. More commonly, She is called by the label of one of Her aspects (most frequently the Mother), for it is characteristic of the Sixfold Eminence, and the source of Her appellation, that She is one goddess in many forms. These six forms, or aspects, each represent - and provide protection and support to - one of the major feminine roles, and together embody the sum total of female power and ability.
 Her totality is rarely presented in graphic form, but when it is, She generally appears as a takma of six heads facing in all directions, yellow-brown of body with red facial markings. Her symbol, which is used more frequently, is a hexagon with its points touching an enclosing circle, each point joined by a line to the center.
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 ===== The Temptress =====
-The Great Temptress, though casual and relaxed, draws all eyes to Her. She is the center of attention: females wish to know Her ways, and males wish to know Her better. It is She who is consulted in matters of love and attraction, whether physical or of the heart; She may be invoked to increase sexual desire, to ensure a happy marriage, to gain (or ward off) the attention of a suitor, or as an oracle to find a suitable partner. Though Her following is mostly female - males more frequently turn to Her counterpart, [[culture:mythology:imperial_religion:siathar:arthyd|Arthyd the Lover]] - the Temptress is also consulted by male worshippers who seek insight into the female mind, or who simply feel that having support from both members of the divine duo couldn't hurt. The Temptress is said to be friendly to such requests; after all, a successful pairing is a win-win.
+The Great Temptress, though casual and relaxed, draws all eyes to Her. She is the center of attention: females wish to know Her ways, and males wish to know Her better. It is She who is consulted in matters of love and attraction, whether physical or of the heart; She may be invoked to increase sexual desire, to ensure a happy marriage, to gain (or ward off) the attention of a suitor, or as an oracle to find a suitable partner. Though Her following is mostly female - males more frequently turn to Her counterpart, [[mythology:imperial_religion:siathar:arthyd|Arthyd the Lover]] - the Temptress is also consulted by male worshippers who seek insight into the female mind, or who simply feel that having support from both members of the divine duo couldn't hurt. The Temptress is said to be friendly to such requests; after all, a successful pairing is a win-win.
 The Great Temptress is represented as a red takma, voluptuous and shapely; if she is depicted as wearing anything other than a smile, it is a garland of flowers upon her head. Her totem is the [[species:iraah]] flower.
 ===== The Mother =====
-The Great Mother is serene and loving, kind and generous, and probably the most popular aspect of the Most Eminent among the common takma; it is a sorry soul indeed whose own mother cannot give them love and guidance. Therefore the Mother, although of course sought after by females for increased fertility and protection during egglaying, is more generally prayed to also for advice and aid. She is seen as somewhat more stern and even-handed in this respect than [[culture:mythology:imperial_religion:siathar:toan|To'an the Father]], who sometimes spoils His worshippers, but far more sympathetic than some of the other aspects of the Most Eminent can sometimes be.
+The Great Mother is serene and loving, kind and generous, and probably the most popular aspect of the Most Eminent among the common takma; it is a sorry soul indeed whose own mother cannot give them love and guidance. Therefore the Mother, although of course sought after by females for increased fertility and protection during egglaying, is more generally prayed to also for advice and aid. She is seen as somewhat more stern and even-handed in this respect than [[mythology:imperial_religion:siathar:toan|To'an the Father]], who sometimes spoils His worshippers, but far more sympathetic than some of the other aspects of the Most Eminent can sometimes be.
 The Great Mother is represented as a purple takma with Her forelegs cradling a swollen belly, usually wearing the necklace of a married female, usually either in repose or seated. Her totem is the fruit of the [[species:iraah]].