Post by Señor Sunday Friday on Jun 29, 2009 4:05:24 GMT -5
Here is a small collection of various myths and legends from the various tribes that live in the dense forests of the Turtean forests, as well as brief bits of information on the miscellaneous gods and goddesses seen throughout these tales.
"May You Have Luck In Your Belly"
The goddess had challenged Rakema to a game of stones, swearing that nobody, not even the goddess of luck could defeat her in a game of stones and of course, being the goddess of luck- Rakema believed that the entire challenge was ridiculous and that she was assured a victory, meanwhile though, Mortanti was devising her plan to beat Rakema- but not before there was a bet placed on the table.
"If I beat you, Rakema, then you have to leap down my throat!" She declared, a broad smile on her face."And if you win, I'll leave you alone till even Tirayam is old and gray."
Rakema looked towards the trickster goddess and while living in the stomach of the goddess did not seem to be the most fortuitous of things, there was still the understanding that Mortanti still did not have the advantage of such luck that every god and goddess knew Rakema had and so she took up the bet, feeling to have had already won.
Little did the goddess know that Mortanti was using enchanted stones, and with every toss she grew further and further ahead until it was obvious who would be the victor and while Rakema was indeed very fortunate with a high score, the stones used by Mortanti always did better and the goddess of Luck lost the game. Mortanti demanded that she get what they had agreed upon and grudgingly Rakema leaped down the throat of the trickster goddess, eventually coming to rest in the stomach of Mortanti, it was dark and uncomfortable and the goddess hated her prison.
The husband of Rakema was the god Yoretu and upon hearing what had happened to his wife he let out a roar that shook the heavens and awoke even the goddess of the moon high above in the sky. Mortanti heard the angered god and quickly ran to hide and having the goddess of luck in her stomach made it a much easier endeavor as the forest opened up before her and then swallowed her up to make her invisible to Yoretu who continued searching for months till hungry and tired, Mortanti slinked out of hiding and despite her efforts she was caught by the god who then used every incantation and every magic but the bet was binding and Rakema was trapped, realizing this he made it so that on Mortanti's stomach grew the face of his wife, so that she could at least once more see the light of day and so that he, Yoretu could see his wife.
Mortanti's horns were cut off and her hands burned as punishment for her trickery but her hands healed in time and her horns came back as well but luck forever remained with her, sitting in her stomach.
A phrase common throughout the Turtean Islands in reference to the above tale that involves the goddesses Mortanti and Rakema is the term, "May you have luck in your belly" which essentially translates to "Good Luck" and it is commonly said when two or more people part ways for a long period of time.
Mortanti. Mortanti is a trickster goddess who presides over indulgence, alcohol, and gambling. She commonly has misadventures throughout Turtean folklore but the above is one of the more famed tales. She is often portrayed as a horned woman with a face in her stomach and while not many tribes worship this goddess, there are hardly any that don't tell tales about her.
Rakema. Rakema is the goddess of luck and wealth, a natural target for a trickster, seeing as the advantages of having her in one's arsenal. An overconfident goddess plagued by hubris whom finds herself in the stomach of Mortanti where she stays for the rest of eternity, acting as a constant source of luck to the trickster goddess Mortanti whom is in fact her half sister.
Yoretu. The god of justice, reasoning, and wisdom. He is the second born twin brother of Khayept and is married to Rakema. He is known for his temper and being well equipped to let his anger stay for long periods of time before actually bringing forth justice, in some cultures it might be referred to as karma but to Turtean natives, it is Yoretu delivering justice.
"May You Have Luck In Your Belly"
The goddess had challenged Rakema to a game of stones, swearing that nobody, not even the goddess of luck could defeat her in a game of stones and of course, being the goddess of luck- Rakema believed that the entire challenge was ridiculous and that she was assured a victory, meanwhile though, Mortanti was devising her plan to beat Rakema- but not before there was a bet placed on the table.
"If I beat you, Rakema, then you have to leap down my throat!" She declared, a broad smile on her face."And if you win, I'll leave you alone till even Tirayam is old and gray."
Rakema looked towards the trickster goddess and while living in the stomach of the goddess did not seem to be the most fortuitous of things, there was still the understanding that Mortanti still did not have the advantage of such luck that every god and goddess knew Rakema had and so she took up the bet, feeling to have had already won.
Little did the goddess know that Mortanti was using enchanted stones, and with every toss she grew further and further ahead until it was obvious who would be the victor and while Rakema was indeed very fortunate with a high score, the stones used by Mortanti always did better and the goddess of Luck lost the game. Mortanti demanded that she get what they had agreed upon and grudgingly Rakema leaped down the throat of the trickster goddess, eventually coming to rest in the stomach of Mortanti, it was dark and uncomfortable and the goddess hated her prison.
The husband of Rakema was the god Yoretu and upon hearing what had happened to his wife he let out a roar that shook the heavens and awoke even the goddess of the moon high above in the sky. Mortanti heard the angered god and quickly ran to hide and having the goddess of luck in her stomach made it a much easier endeavor as the forest opened up before her and then swallowed her up to make her invisible to Yoretu who continued searching for months till hungry and tired, Mortanti slinked out of hiding and despite her efforts she was caught by the god who then used every incantation and every magic but the bet was binding and Rakema was trapped, realizing this he made it so that on Mortanti's stomach grew the face of his wife, so that she could at least once more see the light of day and so that he, Yoretu could see his wife.
Mortanti's horns were cut off and her hands burned as punishment for her trickery but her hands healed in time and her horns came back as well but luck forever remained with her, sitting in her stomach.
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A phrase common throughout the Turtean Islands in reference to the above tale that involves the goddesses Mortanti and Rakema is the term, "May you have luck in your belly" which essentially translates to "Good Luck" and it is commonly said when two or more people part ways for a long period of time.
Mortanti. Mortanti is a trickster goddess who presides over indulgence, alcohol, and gambling. She commonly has misadventures throughout Turtean folklore but the above is one of the more famed tales. She is often portrayed as a horned woman with a face in her stomach and while not many tribes worship this goddess, there are hardly any that don't tell tales about her.
Rakema. Rakema is the goddess of luck and wealth, a natural target for a trickster, seeing as the advantages of having her in one's arsenal. An overconfident goddess plagued by hubris whom finds herself in the stomach of Mortanti where she stays for the rest of eternity, acting as a constant source of luck to the trickster goddess Mortanti whom is in fact her half sister.
Yoretu. The god of justice, reasoning, and wisdom. He is the second born twin brother of Khayept and is married to Rakema. He is known for his temper and being well equipped to let his anger stay for long periods of time before actually bringing forth justice, in some cultures it might be referred to as karma but to Turtean natives, it is Yoretu delivering justice.
