The Myth Of The Tigers
Summary
The myth of the tigers is a foundation myth of The Ten Tigers religion. In the myth, the tigers were passive to humans, but when needed, would give indirect help and assist nonverbally.
After a while the sightings increased and the phenomena became widespread. Soon afterwards the tigers began to be found dead. The monarch at the time decreed that the dead tigers would be taken to Draurough.
The tigers were then taxidermied then put on pedestals holding particular items. Later on, it was discovered that the taxidermied process was not perfect so a Brownsmith was brought in, to make bronzes of the tigers. As a result, it is believed that the rise in deer population was due to the deceased tigers thanking them, for the way they were treated. The deer were later honoured in their gold coins, called Antlers, on the head side of the coin.
Historical Basis
It is well documented historic event, as shrines, chapels and temples, have the bronze statues of the tigers. The event also has well-known stories told about the event.
Spread
The myth is told by Storytellers. These are members of the Ten Tigers religion who tell the story to both believers and nonbelievers alike.
In Literature
Eventually, it did make its way into the written word but this wasn’t how it was initially spread. While there are no specific books on the subject, it appears in books about the island’s history.
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