Haldia

• Worship: solemn group prayer, mostly on holidays

• Clergy: females only

• Function: interpreters of scripture/myth, soothsayers

• Lifestyle: ascetic

• Family: none (chastity required)

• Chosen: appointed by secular leader(s)

• Distinguished By: eyes are inverted, black with silver pupils

• Deadly Sins: selfishness, apostasy, envy and lust

• High Virtues: loyalty, faith and wisdom

• Associated Artform: sculpture

• Coming of Age: 15 years old

• Coming of Age Rite: involves a separation from parents

• Marriage: is initiated by the female

• Marriage Rites: include many prayers and rituals

• Death Rites: are performed by close friends and family

• Major Taboo: none

Divine Domains

Death

Physical Description

Body Features

Depicted as a massive, nearly skeletal, demonic elk. In place of a head she has an opening where two shining eyes can be seen. The eyes are flanked by two small human arms.

Divine Classification

Deity