Culture of Eshia
The Republic of Eshia is home to a culture of thought and debate
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Cantia,Gellia,Babudia,Hortensa,Pontidia, Polybia, Barbatia,Celer
Masculine names
Servius, Nemetorius,Canus, Artorius,Numerius, Desticius,
Family names
Prefix: Regi,Luper,Vari,Cote,Hom
Suffix:Ios,dos,Ignus
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Common
Shared customary codes and values
A full body embrace upon meeting illustrating the trust between individuals.
Common Etiquette rules
Respect for the current leader of the domain( owner of the household)
The leader of the current domain must always be greeted first, respect for both station and age,(The eldest individuals is always greeted after the leader of the domain followed by the holder of the highest station.) Never drawing a weapon in the home or political center.
Common Dress code
Loose fitting clothes that hang across the body armor is worn based on station
Art & Architecture
Roman style art and architecture based around the use of marble.
Birth & Baptismal Rites
At birth, every child is presented at the next political meeting in the town center. They are then brought to the local paladin order in order to receive a blessing from the Gods
Coming of Age Rites
Upon a male childs 15 birthday they are brought alongside their father to observe the political practices of the city. Upon the age of 18 they are then signed up as a reserve member of the military in which case they spend two years in training.
Funerary and Memorial customs
Upon death the body is brought before the council (if male) where they are allowed to "observe" one last meeting in which the spirit is believed to bless the council.
Common Taboos
Refusing to join the military upon your 18th bithday. Necromancy in any form.
Historical figures
Aulus Coruncanius Paternus,Opiter Clodius Ulixes,Canus Ulpius Iocundus
Ideals
Beauty Ideals
The ideal of beauty for women was small, thin but robust constitution, narrow shoulders, pronounced hips, wide thighs and small breasts.
The canon for the face was large almond-shaped eyes, sharp nose, medium-sized mouth and ears, oval cheeks and chin.
Men The ideal was defined as tall muscled and toned with long strong legs and a tanned tone of skin
Gender Ideals
The ideal woman was one able to take domain over the household. She was in charge of the family's finances and servants as well as the upbringing of the children, farms and day to day events.
The ideal man was someone free to focus on city politics. They spent very little time focusing on monetary pursuits and instead spents most of their time in the city center debating the issues.
Courtship Ideals
Courtship is done through a symbolic exchange of keys the exchange of the key of home and they key politics. Signifiying that the other has the represents them in that specific realm. The loss of the keys represents the dissolution of marriage.
Relationship Ideals
The ideal relationship was one in which the wife took control over the issues dealing with the home while the men spent their time debating in the city center on dealing with the politics of the city
Major organizations
The Republic of Eshia
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