Elven Mythology
The Elven Mythology is propably the oldest mythology in Lafira. As the name indicates, this mythology is part of the Elven culture. The Elven mythology covers a civilization prior the Elven known as Celestials. It is still unclear if the Celestials ever existed, however, there is evidence that there was indeed a civilization prior the Elven.
Mythological records are almost entirely written in Haapilujaan, the ancestor of the Elven Language Family. It is believed that Haapilujaan is the language of the Celestials. Today, only a few high priests can read Haapilujaan.
The Fihuratika is an anciant Elven book that contains a major part of the mythology in chronological order. It is believed that it was written at the beginning of the Elven Era by the highest priests of the Elven civilization.
Two women appeared, one who liked the Bottom and one who liked the Top. They named themselves Sheha and Momo and played with the Top and Bottom all the time. At one time, they fighted with each other, breaking their bond apart. Out of anger, Sheha gave birth to three women: Shara, Puru and Rafe. She died shortly after.
Momo then stored her soul into a sphere. The three sisters painted the sphere, which unpleased Momo. She took the sphere and placed at on a very high tower. She was slowly decaying over many, many years. During this process, the sphere got more and more covered in complete black.
With Momo's last breath, the sphere was fully covered in pitch black now, and Momo vanished. According to the legend, Lafira is the inner sphere, Shehas soul and the black mantle is the universe, Momos soul.
A Faamu is a wooden gate which can be found at religious sites and temples. It symbolically marks the transition from the mundane to the sacred world.
An Elven mythological building is considered a temple if it is dedicated to only one deity. If there are multiple temples at one spot or share the same entrance, there are considered a site.
The Ancient Towers are a site where the Ancient Goddesses Sheha and Momo are worshipped. They are located in Kalginja and were built around ~97 EE.
Sources
There are many written records from the Elven about the mythology. Scientists have recovered a major part of the mythological timeline, but even nowadays new artifacts and writings are discovered and restored. Almost all sources about the ancient times are in good quality.Mythological records are almost entirely written in Haapilujaan, the ancestor of the Elven Language Family. It is believed that Haapilujaan is the language of the Celestials. Today, only a few high priests can read Haapilujaan.
The Fihuratika is an anciant Elven book that contains a major part of the mythology in chronological order. It is believed that it was written at the beginning of the Elven Era by the highest priests of the Elven civilization.
Fihuratika
The Fihuratika is an anciant book originally written in Haapilujaan. It covers the major timeline of the Celestials and the history of the world. The book contains 9 different chapters. There are rumors that there is another chapter (Chapter X) that continues the story of the battling Guardians, however, there is no evidence that this chapter ever existed. Some believe that this event has yet to come.Chapter I: Genesis
This is the first chapter of the Fihuratika. It tells the story of the creation of Lafira and the universe, as well as the story of the two Ancient Goddesses - Sheha and Momo.Chapter II: Amaa
This is the second chapter of the Fihuratika. It tells the story of the three Elder Sisters - Shara, Puru and Rafe.Chapter III: Rawi
This is the third chapter of the Fihuratika. It tells the story of the five Younger Sisters - Kinj, Piku, Fore, Roii and Asshii.Chapter IV: The Guardians
This is the fourth chapter of the Fihuratika. It tells the story of the three Guardians.Chapter V: The Spirits of Dreams and Nightmares
This is the fifth chapter of the Fihuratika. It tells the story of the Spirits of Dreams and Nightmares.Chapter VI: Keeper of the Worlds
This is the sixth chapter of the Fihuratika. It tells the story of the Keepers.Chapter VII: Traveling through Worlds
This is the seventh chapter of the Fihuratika. It tells the story of the Fairies.Chapter VIII: Phoenix and the sky
This is the eighth chapter of the Fihuratika. It tells the story of the Phoenix that fought against the Guardian of the Sky.Chapter IX: Dragon and the Earth
This is the ninth chapter of the Fihuratika. It tells the story of the Dragon that fought against the Guardian of the Earth.Cosmogenesis
The first chapters of the Elven Mythology covers the creation of the universe. Prior the universe, there was chaos. Eventually, the chaos deformed itself into two parts, the so-called Top and Bottom. The top was fully black and the bottom fully white. Sometimes Black and White mingled with each other. At one time, two White parts fall down from the Black back into the Bottom and broke apart.Two women appeared, one who liked the Bottom and one who liked the Top. They named themselves Sheha and Momo and played with the Top and Bottom all the time. At one time, they fighted with each other, breaking their bond apart. Out of anger, Sheha gave birth to three women: Shara, Puru and Rafe. She died shortly after.
Momo then stored her soul into a sphere. The three sisters painted the sphere, which unpleased Momo. She took the sphere and placed at on a very high tower. She was slowly decaying over many, many years. During this process, the sphere got more and more covered in complete black.
With Momo's last breath, the sphere was fully covered in pitch black now, and Momo vanished. According to the legend, Lafira is the inner sphere, Shehas soul and the black mantle is the universe, Momos soul.
Mythological Constructions
Famuu
Main Article: FaamuA Faamu is a wooden gate which can be found at religious sites and temples. It symbolically marks the transition from the mundane to the sacred world.
Temples & Sites
Related List: List of all Elven Temples & SitesAn Elven mythological building is considered a temple if it is dedicated to only one deity. If there are multiple temples at one spot or share the same entrance, there are considered a site.
Ancient Towers
Main article: Ancient TowersThe Ancient Towers are a site where the Ancient Goddesses Sheha and Momo are worshipped. They are located in Kalginja and were built around ~97 EE.
Deities
Ancient Goddesses / Chamu
Elder Sisters / Amaa
Younger Sisters / Rawi
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