Book of Ainokeinen
The chasm between the divine and the mundane can only be bridged by living in accordance with the gods' wishes.The Book of Ainokeinen is a collection of writings from the druid Ainokeinen, written about 700 years ago. These teachings became the backbone of Keitism. The book outlines Ainokeinen's views on the gods, and outlines rituals to honour each one and ways of living in accordance in with their will. As the gods are all emblematic of aspects of nature, much of the ways of living are focused on minimizing human impact on the world. It also includes more general guidelines about life, such as how younger generations should treat their elders, how to be a responsible citizen in your society, how to maintain a home, and how to treat guests, servants, and animals. Ainokeinen is remembered as a a wise man, not as a prophet. It is not believed that any sort of divine intervention instigated the writing of the book. However, Keitists believe that Ainokeinen gained advanced insight into the desires of the gods through decades of meditation and dream-walking. Although not written in the book itself, a long-standing rule is that copies of the book should not be sold for a profit. When possible, they should be given away for free. Most druid circles have access to a printing press and freely distribute copies to anyone who asks. If necessary, you may sell a copy of the book for only as much money as it cost you to produce it.
Type
Manuscript, Religious
Medium
Paper
Authoring Date
~ 750 - 730 BK