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Unlike other religions on the Continent, Xaewoon does not elevate humans over other animals in that regard, and all living creatures are considered to be equally bound by the theology.
Unlike other religions on the Continent, Xaewoon does not elevate humans over other animals in that regard, and all living creatures are considered to be equally bound by the theology.
There are two major interpretations, the green stron and the blue stron (//Jabi for "song"//). They are frequently denoted as Xaewoon Green and Xaewoon Blue. They differ in how they view Mamkoon, which, in turn, created quite differing and ultimately incompatible theologies: the green stron postulates that Mamkoon is an actual physical location that one must reach within one's lifetime; the blue stron regards Mamkoon as a metaphor. Very different views
There are two major interpretations, the green stron and the blue stron (''Jabi for "song"''). They are frequently denoted as Xaewoon Green and Xaewoon Blue. They differ in how they view Mamkoon, which, in turn, created quite differing and ultimately incompatible theologies: the green stron postulates that Mamkoon is an actual physical location that one must reach within one's lifetime; the blue stron regards Mamkoon as a metaphor. Very different views
Xaewoon canon is passed down from generation to generation in oral form, through songs and through playing the Sacred Game of Roads. The oral tradition is very strong and is noted for its high accuracy. There is no formal prohibition of the written word, but books are rare. Green stron followers tend to be less accepting of the written word.
Xaewoon canon is passed down from generation to generation in oral form, through songs and through playing the Sacred Game of Roads. The oral tradition is very strong and is noted for its high accuracy. There is no formal prohibition of the written word, but books are rare. Green stron followers tend to be less accepting of the written word.
Still, this makes the theology relatively fluid and introduces a great deal of variation and complexity. So much so, that some regional versions are idiosyncratic to the point where it is not trivial to understand the link between local theology and the Xaewoon canon.
Still, this makes the theology relatively fluid and introduces a great deal of variation and complexity. So much so, that some regional versions are idiosyncratic to the point where it is not trivial to understand the link between local theology and the Xaewoon canon.
An individual must begin their journey, their Iyando (//Jabi for "wandering"//) when they turn 12 years of age. It involves a year-long journey away from one's home in the company of one or several elders. Such elders would be part of the Ienana (//Jabi for "devoted"//), effectively monks who have dedicated their lives to helping others with their faith. The elder would also use the time to test the seriousness and the devotion of the neophyte.
An individual must begin their journey, their Iyando (''Jabi for "wandering"'') when they turn 12 years of age. It involves a year-long journey away from one's home in the company of one or several elders. Such elders would be part of the Ienana (''Jabi for "devoted"''), effectively monks who have dedicated their lives to helping others with their faith. The elder would also use the time to test the seriousness and the devotion of the neophyte.
=== Xaewoon Blue ===
=== Xaewoon Blue ===
Xaewoon Blue puts great emphasis on personal growth, and in that sense is very close to Xaewoon dark green.
Xaewoon Blue puts great emphasis on personal growth, and in that sense is very close to Xaewoon dark green.
Xaewoon Blue devotees also worship the skycat, Cangon, who is believed to be a friend of Eternal Companion, but an unintentional menace to creatures on earth, like a kitten who drops a cup on the floor. Misfortunes, sickness and lack of luck mean that "Cangon is playful" (//marmanee Cangon//). The phrase is frequently added to the end of a sentence when it's intention is to complain about something. Appeasing Cangon, making him sleepy or distracted is the purpose of the many Xaewoon Blue rituals.
Xaewoon Blue devotees also worship the skycat, Cangon, who is believed to be a friend of Eternal Companion, but an unintentional menace to creatures on earth, like a kitten who drops a cup on the floor. Misfortunes, sickness and lack of luck mean that "Cangon is playful" (''marmanee Cangon''). The phrase is frequently added to the end of a sentence when it's intention is to complain about something. Appeasing Cangon, making him sleepy or distracted is the purpose of the many Xaewoon Blue rituals.
=== Xaewoon Green ===
=== Xaewoon Green ===