Conflict
Summary
Padka created the world and then made Caolate and Srirah in order to keep them company. The two became the spirits of sky and land, reason and emotion. These opposites worked well with one another, overseen by their creator, but they had a tendency to argue as well.
Early in their years governing the world together, they began to fight over the domain of the sea. Water ran down from the sky and landed in the sea and they could not decide who would govern water. Would it change as it moved? Would one of them continue to hold dominion over it no matter what?
This argument grew more heated, causing boulders to fly into the sky and lightning to split the land. Logic and emotion clashed for years and Padka was too busy dealing with Clohdus to intervene, but in the sixth year of their fighting, a new being came into the world.
She rose from the lava of a split volcano and began ravaging the land and sea in equal measure. Her fury could not be quelled by anything. Both Coalate and Srirah turned their attention to the cries of the living beings who were being destroyed by this new god. Together, they chased after her, watching a woman wrapped in fire tearing through everything in her path. When they confronted her, both pulled water from their domains and restrained her.
From the water that held her body, where both Coalate and Srirah's hand met, another was born. He wrapped his arms around the woman, the water melting into his body and cooling her rage while her heat warmed him and started his heart.
When Padka arrived, he named the two new gods. The woman was Raesay and she was given dominion over violence, war, defence, strategy, and litigation. The man was Braet and his domain was to be peace and understanding. Together, they balanced one another.
Historical Basis
There is little historical basis for this myth aside from the origin of volcanos.
Spread
The spread followed Tekel.
Variations & Mutation
A continuation of the myth posited that it was directly after peace was returned to the gods that Braet and Cloalate were married. However, most scholars reject this and posit that their relationship developed later.
In Literature
Several epic poems have been written about the battle and reconciliation. The most famous of these was penned by Aavar Diwendear in 562. This interpretation has been the source for many plays regarding the birth of Raesay and Braet.
In Art
The sibling relationship of Raesay and Braet is often shown in songs. In particular, their meeting has been interpreted in song many times, from the perspectives of both.
Date of First Recording
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