Dimhe
| Dimhe | |
|---|---|
 God's eye, the main symbol of the religion. | |
| Classification | Arco-Bhymian |
| Scripture | The Zıyıṛ |
| Theology | Monotheistic, Henotheistic |
| Language | Middle Hermian, Callidian |
| Territory | Arcus valley |
| Origin | Early 1000s ANB Hermia |
| Separated from | Arco-Bhymian religion |
Dimhe (Middle Hermian: dımhä /ˈdɨmhæ/ "slavery, piety") or Cadelism (Callidian: Khā́delum /kʰá:delũ/, same meaning) is a dualistic religion native to the Arcus valley, and widespread around Transzorniscea. Its adherents, variously dimsin or cadels, believe that the world was created by various emanations of a benevolent god, only referred to as God (Hermian: Fın /fɨn/, Callidian: Thándrem /tʰándrẽ/). Opposed to him is the underworld deity referred to as the precedent of grief, sometimes simply the Devil (Hermian: Mülad /ˈmylad/, Callidian: Pãkhaniem /pâkʰani̯ẽ/).
Mythology
God's emanations
Dimsin venerate a singular God who takes on different forms. He is an infinite omnipresent and omniscient being that achieved his status through hardship and torture. He reflects the ideals of his worshippers, who believe that hard work and suffering are necessary to achieve greatness.
God the Slave
The first emanation, a slave of particular compassion and kindness. He was whipped to death; his body became the mountains, and his wounds the rivers. Where blood pooled, the Arcus lake was formed, life springing forth from it and giving his companions a sort of paradise to flee to. These would go on to be the first people to populate the shores of the Arcus.
God the King
The second emanation, the legendary king of the first people of the Arcus. He created the Eternal Laws in this emanation, and prophesied that six messiahs would come from afar. However, he also warned his people of a seventh false messiah who will lead the people astray.
Three great emanations
God's third, fourth and fifth emanations came after the King's death, and were all simultaneous.
- God the Church represents the church and castes of dimhic society. It is embodied by his temples and shrines, and by his devotees.
- God the Tongue represents the sacred texts and the ecclesiastical languages used within the religion, considered above all other "vulgar" tongues and heretic texts.
- God the Witness represents God as the all-seeing deity judging the actions of all people under the heavens.
Six messiahs
Often considered emanations or half-incarnations of God himself, five of the six true messiahs have already been incarnated: Heruthándrem, Bradrárem, Damerõbanum, Thanõbanum and Sanárkum. So has the false messiah, Ãnakher.
Practices
Prayers
A major part of dimhic practice is the reciting of prayers, usually directed towards God or a saint.