Religion in the Twelve Colonies (RDM) - Revision history

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	{{disline\|This article discusses the Colonial polytheistic religion as seen in the [[Re-imagined Series]]. For summary information on the Kobollian religion from the [[Original Series]], see [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (TOS)]].}}		{{disline\|This article discusses the Colonial polytheistic religion as seen in the [[Re-imagined Series]]. For summary information on the Kobollian religion from the [[Original Series]], see [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (TOS)]].}}

	{{Disambiguation\|Mythological references\|information on the ~~various~~ mythologies referenced}}		{{Disambiguation\|Mythological references\|information on the real-world mythologies referenced}}

	{{RDM twelve colonies series}}		{{RDM twelve colonies series}}

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	{{disline\|This article discusses the Colonial polytheistic religion as seen in the [[Re-imagined Series]]. For summary information on the Kobollian religion from the [[Original Series]], see [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (TOS)]].}}		{{disline\|This article discusses the Colonial polytheistic religion as seen in the [[Re-imagined Series]]. For summary information on the Kobollian religion from the [[Original Series]], see [[Religion in the Twelve Colonies (TOS)]].}}

	~~:''For~~ information on the various mythologies ~~used in ''Battlestar Galactica'', see [[Mythological references]].''~~		{{Disambiguation\|Mythological references\|information on the various mythologies referenced}}

	{{RDM twelve colonies series}}		{{RDM twelve colonies series}}

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Prayer

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	=== Prayer===		=== Prayer===
	<div style="float:left; margin-right:1em;">[[File:The_Farm-Group_Worship.jpg\|~~100px~~]]~~</div>~~		<div style="float:left; margin-right:1em;"></div>
	Some ~~prisoners on the~~ ''[[Astral Queen]]'' seeking rehabilitation have turned to group prayer. They greet Laura Roslin as a prophet and she provides them with a blessing {{TRS\|The Farm}}.		[[File:The_Farm-Group_Worship.jpg\|thumb\|[[Laura Roslin]] welcomed to ''[[Astral Queen]]'' by prisoners of religious inclination, who await her benediction {{TRS\|The Farm}}]]
			Some former ''[[Astral Queen]]'' prisoners seeking rehabilitation have turned to group prayer. They greet Laura Roslin as a prophet and she provides them with a blessing {{TRS\|The Farm}}.

	Priest [[Elosha]] sings a group prayer in a [[Service for the dead]] after the Fleet escapes from the initial Cylon attack {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 2}}.<ref>The language she sings is [[w:Sanskrit\|Sanskrit]], a classical language of real-world Earth's Hindu/Indian peoples. More about the verses that she sings and their meaning can be found in the [[Language in the Twelve Colonies#Liturgy\|Language in the Twelve Colonies]] article.</ref> The priest also gives a prayer after ''[[Colonial One]]'' is boarded by Commander Adama's troops to remove Roslin from power ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]").		Priest [[Elosha]] sings a group prayer in a [[Service for the dead]] after the Fleet escapes from the initial Cylon attack {{TRS\|Miniseries, Night 2}}.<ref>The language she sings is [[w:Sanskrit\|Sanskrit]], a classical language of real-world Earth's Hindu/Indian peoples. More about the verses that she sings and their meaning can be found in the [[Language in the Twelve Colonies#Liturgy\|Language in the Twelve Colonies]] article.</ref> The priest also gives a prayer after ''[[Colonial One]]'' is boarded by Commander Adama's troops to remove Roslin from power ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]").
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	A similar arrangement to temple is found in an [[Yolanda Brenn\|oracle camp]] {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}.		A similar arrangement to temple is found in an [[Yolanda Brenn\|oracle camp]] {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}.

	A room used for religious services on ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' is referred to as a temple {{TRS\|Escape Velocity}}. In the guise of a brother, the Fleet copy of [[John Cavil]] establishes a temple aboard ''Galactica'' for clandestine meetings with other [[Humanoid Cylon\|Cylon agents]] regarding "the plan" {{TRS\|The Plan}}.		A room used for religious services on ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' is referred to as a temple {{TRS\|Escape Velocity}}. In the guise of a brother, the Fleet copy of [[John Cavil]] establishes a temple aboard ''Galactica'' for clandestine meetings with other [[Humanoid Cylon\|Cylon agents]] regarding "[[The Plan (dogma)\|the plan]]" {{TRS\|The Plan}}.{{clear}}
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	===Sagittaron beliefs===		===Sagittaron beliefs===

Joe Beaudoin Jr.: /* The Lords of Kobol */

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The Lords of Kobol

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	* [[Athena, Lord of Kobol\|Athena]] – This lord committed suicide "out of despair over the exodus of the thirteen tribes" {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}. Her [[Tomb of Athena\|tomb]] holds a map to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]").		* [[Athena, Lord of Kobol\|Athena]] – This lord committed suicide "out of despair over the exodus of the thirteen tribes" {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}. Her [[Tomb of Athena\|tomb]] holds a map to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]").
	* [[Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn]] {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}<ref>Aurora is the Roman counterpart of the Greek [[w:Eos\|Eos]]. Eos is one of the [[w:Titans (mythology)\|Titans]]. Since the Lords of Kobol are modeled after the [[w:Twelve Olympians\|Twelve Olympians]] however, this could indicate that she is not one of the Lords, but belongs to another group of deities.</ref>.		* [[Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn]] {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}<ref>Aurora is the Roman counterpart of the Greek [[w:Eos\|Eos]]. Eos is one of the [[w:Titans (mythology)\|Titans]]. Since the Lords of Kobol are modeled after the [[w:Twelve Olympians\|Twelve Olympians]] however, this could indicate that she is not one of the Lords, but belongs to another group of deities.</ref>.
	*[[Hecate]] – Shape-changing goddess of the underworld ([[~~CAP~~]]: [[~~Caprica pilot~~\|~~''Caprica'' pilot~~]]).		*[[Hecate]] – Shape-changing goddess of the underworld {{CAP\|Pilot}}.
			* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|Hephaestus]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>
	* [[Hera, Lord of Kobol\|Hera]] – Wife of Zeus. A [[Gates of Hera\|mountain ridge]] on Kobol is named after her {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}, and the [[Hera Agathon\|first Cylon/human hybrid child]] is named for this lord {{TRS\|Downloaded}}.		* [[Hera, Lord of Kobol\|Hera]] – Wife of Zeus. A [[Gates of Hera\|mountain ridge]] on Kobol is named after her {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}, and the [[Hera Agathon\|first Cylon/human hybrid child]] is named for this lord {{TRS\|Downloaded}}.
			* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Patron god of [[Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>
			* Hestia - Patron god of [[Virgon (RDM)\|Virgon]].
			*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.
	* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}		* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}
	* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|Hephaestus]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>
	* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>
	*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.
	*{{inlineref\|Prometheus\|bold=N}} - Credited in the pantheon as bringing the gift of fire to mortals, and thus the light of knowledge. [[Cerebus]] of the ''[[New Cap City]]'' nightclub [[Mysteries]] retold the story of Prometheus to their patrons, and would pose riddles to patrons regarding this tale {{CAP\|Ghosts in the Machine}}.		*{{inlineref\|Prometheus\|bold=N}} - Credited in the pantheon as bringing the gift of fire to mortals, and thus the light of knowledge. [[Cerebus]] of the ''[[New Cap City]]'' nightclub [[Mysteries]] retold the story of Prometheus to their patrons, and would pose riddles to patrons regarding this tale {{CAP\|Ghosts in the Machine}}.

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	===Sanctity of Life===		===Sanctity of Life===
	According to the Sacred Scrolls, abortion is "an abomination in the eyes of the Gods." The more fundamentalist [[~~The Twelve Colonies of Kobol#~~Gemenon\|Gemenese]] strictly adhere to this commandment, however the more secular Colonies such as Caprica apparently do not follow this as strictly: officially, Colonies-wide Federal law guaranteed a woman the right to an abortion, at least at the time of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]] {{TRS\|The Captain's Hand}}.		According to the Sacred Scrolls, abortion is "an abomination in the eyes of the Gods." The more fundamentalist [[Gemenon\|Gemenese]] strictly adhere to this commandment, however the more secular Colonies such as Caprica apparently do not follow this as strictly: officially, Colonies-wide Federal law guaranteed a woman the right to an abortion, at least at the time of the [[Fall of the Twelve Colonies]] {{TRS\|The Captain's Hand}}.

	==Individual Practice==		==Individual Practice==
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	===Rosaries===		===Rosaries===
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	As [[Laura Roslin]] begins to suffer from [[chamalla]] withdrawal in ''Galactica'''s brig, Corporal Venner, a [[~~The Twelve Colonies of Kobol#~~Gemenon\|Gemenese]], anxiously clutches a set of white prayer beads {{TRS\|Fragged}}.		As [[Laura Roslin]] begins to suffer from [[chamalla]] withdrawal in ''Galactica'''s brig, Corporal Venner, a [[Gemenon\|Gemenese]], anxiously clutches a set of white prayer beads {{TRS\|Fragged}}.
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	* [[Hera, Lord of Kobol\|Hera]] – Wife of Zeus. A [[Gates of Hera\|mountain ridge]] on Kobol is named after her {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}, and the [[Hera Agathon\|first Cylon/human hybrid child]] is named for this lord {{TRS\|Downloaded}}.		* [[Hera, Lord of Kobol\|Hera]] – Wife of Zeus. A [[Gates of Hera\|mountain ridge]] on Kobol is named after her {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}, and the [[Hera Agathon\|first Cylon/human hybrid child]] is named for this lord {{TRS\|Downloaded}}.
	* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}		* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}
	* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>		* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|Hephaestus]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>
	* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>		* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>
	*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.		*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.

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	* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}		* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}
	* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>		* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>
	* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[~~Aquaria (RDM)\|~~Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>		* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>
	*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.		*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.
	*{{inlineref\|Prometheus\|bold=N}} - Credited in the pantheon as bringing the gift of fire to mortals, and thus the light of knowledge. [[Cerebus]] of the ''[[New Cap City]]'' nightclub [[Mysteries]] retold the story of Prometheus to their patrons, and would pose riddles to patrons regarding this tale {{CAP\|Ghosts in the Machine}}.		*{{inlineref\|Prometheus\|bold=N}} - Credited in the pantheon as bringing the gift of fire to mortals, and thus the light of knowledge. [[Cerebus]] of the ''[[New Cap City]]'' nightclub [[Mysteries]] retold the story of Prometheus to their patrons, and would pose riddles to patrons regarding this tale {{CAP\|Ghosts in the Machine}}.

WarGrowlmon15: /* The Lords of Kobol */

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The Lords of Kobol

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	* [[Aphrodite]] – The lady of love and sexuality. Kara Thrace prays often to this Lord {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.		* [[Aphrodite]] – The lady of love and sexuality. Kara Thrace prays often to this Lord {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.
	* [[Apollo, Lord of Kobol\|Apollo]] – Zeus' son, said to be the lord of the hunt and of healing {{TRS\|Bastille Day}}.		* [[Apollo, Lord of Kobol\|Apollo]] – Zeus' son, said to be the lord of the hunt and of healing {{TRS\|Bastille Day}}.
	* [[Ares]] – The lord of war. The [[Nicholas Tyrol\|infant son]] of [[Cally]] and [[Galen Tyrol]] is [[dedication ceremony\|dedicated]] to this Lord of Kobol ([[TRS]]: "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance\|The Resistance, Episode 10]]").		* [[Ares]] – The lord of war. The [[Nicholas Tyrol\|infant son]] of [[Cally]] and [[Galen Tyrol]] is [[dedication ceremony\|dedicated]] to this Lord of Kobol ([[TRS]]: "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance\|The Resistance, Episode 10]]"). The [[Sons of Ares]] are a militant fundamentalist group, dedicated to Ares {{TRS\|Escape Velocity\|Deadlock}}
	* [[Artemis]] – Twin sister of Apollo, lady of the hunt. [[Kara Thrace]] prays often to this Lord {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.		* [[Artemis]] – Twin sister of Apollo, lady of the hunt. [[Kara Thrace]] prays often to this Lord {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.
	* [[Asclepius]] – The lord of healing {{TRS\|Escape Velocity}}.		* [[Asclepius]] – The lord of healing {{TRS\|Escape Velocity}}.
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	====The Path of Olympus====		====The Path of Olympus====
	[[Tom Zarek]] conveys to [[Laura Roslin]] and her [[Laura Roslin faction\|followers]] the news that Commander [[William Adama]] had resumed command of ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' after the attempt on his life by saying: "Zeus has returned to '''Olympus'''" {{TRS\|The Farm}}.<ref>In Greek mythology, the home of the gods on Earth resided high atop Greece's highest mountain, Mount Olympus, at a time where access to the mountain summit would be almost impossible with the inhabitants' technology of that age.</ref> By Zarek's comment we can infer that Colonial religion appears to acknowledge the existence of a place called Olympus. It cannot yet be determined, however, if Olympus was thought of as the residence of the gods at a specific physical or ''metaphysical'' location of Kobol, as there has been no mention of Olympus elsewhere. If Olympus is a metaphysical locale, this may contradict [[Elosha]]'s comment that the gods and man lived on Kobol together in harmony.<ref>On the other hand, according to the ancient Greek poem ''[[w:Theogony\|Theogony]]'' by Hesiod, the gods lived together with humankind until Prometheus' deception at Mecone, after which they dwelt exclusively on mount Olympus and humans exclusively on Earth. Perhaps, then, some transgression caused the Lords of Kobol and humankind to part paths.</ref>		[[Tom Zarek]] conveys to [[Laura Roslin]] and her [[Laura Roslin faction\|followers]] the news that Commander [[William Adama]] had resumed command of ''[[Galactica (TRS)\|Galactica]]'' after the attempt on his life by saying: "Zeus has returned to '''Olympus'''" {{TRS\|The Farm}}.<ref>In Greek mythology, the home of the gods on Earth resided high atop Greece's highest mountain, Mount Olympus, at a time where access to the mountain summit would be almost impossible with the inhabitants' technology of that age.</ref> By Zarek's comment we can infer that Colonial religion appears to acknowledge the existence of a place called Olympus. It cannot yet be determined, however, if Olympus was thought of as the residence of the gods at a specific physical or ''metaphysical'' location of Kobol, as there has been no mention of Olympus elsewhere. If Olympus is a metaphysical locale, this may contradict [[Elosha]]'s comment that the gods and man lived on Kobol together in harmony.<ref>On the other hand, according to the ancient Greek poem ''[[w:Theogony\|Theogony]]'' by Hesiod, the gods lived together with humankind until Prometheus' deception at Mecone, after which they dwelt exclusively on mount Olympus and humans exclusively on Earth. Perhaps, then, some transgression caused the Lords of Kobol and humankind to part paths.</ref>

	===Other Mythological Names in Colonial Culture===		===Other Mythological Names in Colonial Culture===
	Various items have been identified which are apparently named after other gods and legendary figures of their faith, although these have not been explicitly identified as Lords of Kobol.		Various items have been identified which are apparently named after other gods and legendary figures of their faith, although these have not been explicitly identified as Lords of Kobol.

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	===The Lords of Kobol===		===The Lords of Kobol===
	Colonial religion is centered on the Lords of Kobol. In the Re-imagined Series and ''Caprica'', the following Lords of Kobol have been positively identified:		Colonial religion is centered on the Lords of Kobol. In the Re-imagined Series and ''Caprica'', the following Lords of Kobol have been positively identified:
	* [[Zeus]] – The leader of the Lords. [[Tom Zarek]] has twice referred to [[William Adama\|Bill Adama]] as "Zeus" ("[[Bastille Day]]," "[[The Farm]]," as a play on [[Lee Adama]]'s callsign).		* [[Zeus]] – The leader of the Lords. [[Tom Zarek]] has twice referred to [[William Adama\|Bill Adama]] as "Zeus" ("[[Bastille Day]]," "[[The Farm]]," as a play on {{callsign\|Lee Adama}}'s callsign).
	* [[Aphrodite]] – The lady of love and sexuality. Kara Thrace prays often to this Lord {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.		* [[Aphrodite]] – The lady of love and sexuality. Kara Thrace prays often to this Lord {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.
	* [[Apollo, Lord of Kobol\|Apollo]] – Zeus' son, said to be the lord of the hunt and of healing {{TRS\|Bastille Day}}.		* [[Apollo, Lord of Kobol\|Apollo]] – Zeus' son, said to be the lord of the hunt and of healing {{TRS\|Bastille Day}}.

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	==Origin==		==Origin==
	[[~~Image~~:Pythia.jpg\|right\|thumb\|A portion of the Sacred Scrolls, specifically, a portion of the Book of [[Pythia]].]]		[[File:Pythia.jpg\|right\|thumb\|A portion of the Sacred Scrolls, specifically, a portion of the Book of [[Pythia]].]]
	The eternal-return aspect between the peoples of {{RDM\|Kobol}} and [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] suggest a parallel or reverse-origin with humanity as a whole, or the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)\|Thirteenth Tribe]] that presumably populated it. See [[History of the Twelve Colonies]] for more analysis.		The eternal-return aspect between the peoples of {{RDM\|Kobol}} and [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] suggest a parallel or reverse-origin with humanity as a whole, or the [[Thirteenth Tribe (RDM)\|Thirteenth Tribe]] that presumably populated it. See [[History of the Twelve Colonies]] for more analysis.

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	===Artifacts===		===Artifacts===
	<div style="float:left; margin-right:1em;">[[~~Image~~:Bsg-arrow-apollo.jpg\|75px]]</div>		<div style="float:left; margin-right:1em;">[[File:Bsg-arrow-apollo.jpg\|75px]]</div>
	Despite Gemenon's fundamentalist climate, the city of [[Delphi]] on {{RDM\|Caprica}} was apparently of a mind to store an important religious artifact, the [[Arrow of Apollo]], in a [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies\|museum]], rather than a devotional institution ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]").		Despite Gemenon's fundamentalist climate, the city of [[Delphi]] on {{RDM\|Caprica}} was apparently of a mind to store an important religious artifact, the [[Arrow of Apollo]], in a [[Delphi Museum of the Colonies\|museum]], rather than a devotional institution ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part II]]").

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	=== Dress===		=== Dress===
	[[~~Image~~:Season 3 - Promo - Epi 1 - 2 - Oracle Selloi.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|The robes of [[Dodona Selloi]] {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}]]		[[File:Season 3 - Promo - Epi 1 - 2 - Oracle Selloi.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|The robes of [[Dodona Selloi]] {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}]]
	As seen by the various [[Laura Roslin faction\|separatists]] orbiting Kobol {{TRS\|Home, Part I}}, it appears that many Colonials have clothing that suggests a religious deference. In the scene, one older, white-bearded gentleman is dressed in simple colored robes and a round, flat head covering<ref>These robes may remind viewers of the tradition dress of Hasidic Jews, Islamic clerics, or Eastern Orthodox clerics of the real-world Earth.</ref> Other distinctive dress styles of other characters in the scene increase the sense of the dedication of religion in the Gemenese people (which appear to comprise the majority of Roslin's separatists).		As seen by the various [[Laura Roslin faction\|separatists]] orbiting Kobol {{TRS\|Home, Part I}}, it appears that many Colonials have clothing that suggests a religious deference. In the scene, one older, white-bearded gentleman is dressed in simple colored robes and a round, flat head covering<ref>These robes may remind viewers of the tradition dress of Hasidic Jews, Islamic clerics, or Eastern Orthodox clerics of the real-world Earth.</ref> Other distinctive dress styles of other characters in the scene increase the sense of the dedication of religion in the Gemenese people (which appear to comprise the majority of Roslin's separatists).

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	=== Idols===		=== Idols===
	<div style="float:right; margin-right:1em;">[[~~Image~~:Idols.jpg\|100px]]</div>		<div style="float:right; margin-right:1em;">[[File:Idols.jpg\|100px]]</div>
	Kara Thrace, a devotee of Artemis and Aphrodite, prays to them on behalf of [[Leoben Conoy]] using figurines that bear a similarity to classic representations of Artemis and Athena. Artemis is depicted with her bow and arrow, and Athena with her helmet of war {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.		Kara Thrace, a devotee of Artemis and Aphrodite, prays to them on behalf of [[Leoben Conoy]] using figurines that bear a similarity to classic representations of Artemis and Athena. Artemis is depicted with her bow and arrow, and Athena with her helmet of war {{TRS\|Flesh and Bone}}.

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	=== Prayer===		=== Prayer===
	<div style="float:left; margin-right:1em;">[[~~Image~~:The_Farm-Group_Worship.jpg\|100px]]</div>		<div style="float:left; margin-right:1em;">[[File:The_Farm-Group_Worship.jpg\|100px]]</div>
	Some prisoners on the ''[[Astral Queen]]'' seeking rehabilitation have turned to group prayer. They greet Laura Roslin as a prophet and she provides them with a blessing {{TRS\|The Farm}}.		Some prisoners on the ''[[Astral Queen]]'' seeking rehabilitation have turned to group prayer. They greet Laura Roslin as a prophet and she provides them with a blessing {{TRS\|The Farm}}.

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	===Rosaries===		===Rosaries===
	<div style="float:left; margin-right:1em;">[[~~Image~~:Rosary.jpg\|100px]]</div>		<div style="float:left; margin-right:1em;">[[File:Rosary.jpg\|100px]]</div>
	As [[Laura Roslin]] begins to suffer from [[chamalla]] withdrawal in ''Galactica'''s brig, Corporal Venner, a [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol#Gemenon\|Gemenese]], anxiously clutches a set of white prayer beads {{TRS\|Fragged}}.		As [[Laura Roslin]] begins to suffer from [[chamalla]] withdrawal in ''Galactica'''s brig, Corporal Venner, a [[The Twelve Colonies of Kobol#Gemenon\|Gemenese]], anxiously clutches a set of white prayer beads {{TRS\|Fragged}}.
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	===[[Temple]]===		===[[Temple]]===
	[[~~Image~~:Resistance - Webisode 4.jpg\|thumb\|[[Nora Farmer\|Nora]] and [[Cally Tyrol]] pray in a temple on [[New Caprica]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance#Episode 4\|Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance – Episode 4]]").]]		[[File:Resistance - Webisode 4.jpg\|thumb\|[[Nora Farmer\|Nora]] and [[Cally Tyrol]] pray in a temple on [[New Caprica]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance#Episode 4\|Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance – Episode 4]]").]]

	Temples may have been more elaborate places on the Twelve Colonies, but the spaceborne remnants of humanity presumably use any space they can find on their ships to form a basic temple. As seen on [[New Caprica]], a basic temple may consist of a simple altar with candles, idols of the Lords of Kobol, and what meager offerings the Colonials can give as a [[w:tithe\|tithe]]. Some prayers are written on paper and burned ([[TRS]]: "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance]]").		Temples may have been more elaborate places on the Twelve Colonies, but the spaceborne remnants of humanity presumably use any space they can find on their ships to form a basic temple. As seen on [[New Caprica]], a basic temple may consist of a simple altar with candles, idols of the Lords of Kobol, and what meager offerings the Colonials can give as a [[w:tithe\|tithe]]. Some prayers are written on paper and burned ([[TRS]]: "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance]]").
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	===Priests/Priestesses===		===Priests/Priestesses===
	[[~~Image~~:Season 3 - Promo - Collaborators - Priest.jpg\|right\|thumb\|A male [[Unnamed characters (RDM)#Priest\|priest]]. {{TRS\|Collaborators}}.]]		[[File:Season 3 - Promo - Collaborators - Priest.jpg\|right\|thumb\|A male [[Unnamed characters (RDM)#Priest\|priest]]. {{TRS\|Collaborators}}.]]
	[[~~Image~~:Elosha1.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Elosha, priestess and friend of President Roslin. {{TRS\|Home, Part I}}]]		[[File:Elosha1.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Elosha, priestess and friend of President Roslin. {{TRS\|Home, Part I}}]]
	[[Laura Roslin]] [[Case Orange\|is sworn into the presidency]] by a priestess<ref>In "[[Blood on the Scales]]," Baltar refers to Elosha as "the ''Priestess'' Elosha," indicating that women priests have a femanine title</ref>, [[Elosha]], who continues on in an advisory capacity within Roslin's administration. Priests also preside over military funerals, without regard for the beliefs of the deceased.		[[Laura Roslin]] [[Case Orange\|is sworn into the presidency]] by a priestess<ref>In "[[Blood on the Scales]]," Baltar refers to Elosha as "the ''Priestess'' Elosha," indicating that women priests have a femanine title</ref>, [[Elosha]], who continues on in an advisory capacity within Roslin's administration. Priests also preside over military funerals, without regard for the beliefs of the deceased.

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	===Brothers===		===Brothers===
	[[~~Image~~:Cyca2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|The false Brother [[Cavil]] {{TRS\|Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II}}.]]		[[File:Cyca2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|The false Brother [[Cavil]] {{TRS\|Lay Down Your Burdens, Part II}}.]]
	The term ''Brother'' is used as a title for male members of the clergy, although it is not fully apparent whether this role is similar to that of a [[w:Monk\|monk]] or [[w:Deacon\|deacon]].		The term ''Brother'' is used as a title for male members of the clergy, although it is not fully apparent whether this role is similar to that of a [[w:Monk\|monk]] or [[w:Deacon\|deacon]].

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	===Sisters===		===Sisters===
	[[~~Image~~:Tivenan.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Sister Tivenan (right) at a [[dedication ceremony]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance\|The Resistance: Episode 10]]")]]		[[File:Tivenan.jpg\|right\|thumb\|Sister Tivenan (right) at a [[dedication ceremony]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Battlestar Galactica: The Resistance\|The Resistance: Episode 10]]")]]
	As with Brothers in the clergy, there are ''Sisters'' as well.		As with Brothers in the clergy, there are ''Sisters'' as well.

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	===Oracles===		===Oracles===
	{{mainarticle\|Oracle}}		{{mainarticle\|Oracle}}
	[[~~Image~~:Season 3 - Promo - Epi 1 - 2 - Oracle Selloi.jpg\|left\|thumb\|The oracle [[Dodona Selloi]] {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.]]		[[File:Season 3 - Promo - Epi 1 - 2 - Oracle Selloi.jpg\|left\|thumb\|The oracle [[Dodona Selloi]] {{TRS\|Exodus, Part I}}.]]
	[[~~Image~~:S3 oraclebrenn low.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The oracle [[Yolanda Brenn]] {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}.]]		[[File:S3 oraclebrenn low.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The oracle [[Yolanda Brenn]] {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}.]]
	There is little information as to the religious functions of ''oracles''. [[Dodona Selloi]] is one of two oracles seen in the Re-imagined Series. She confirms the dreams of a copy of [[Number Three]] and the existence of [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]]. It is not clear if Selloi is sitting in a tent designated as a temple, but there are numerous ornate or curious inscriptions surrounding and inside her tent that suggest the significance of the oracle's tent or her presence. A second oracle, [[Yolanda Brenn]], gives counsel to [[Kara Thrace]] on her strange dreams aboard ''Galactica'' {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}.		There is little information as to the religious functions of ''oracles''. [[Dodona Selloi]] is one of two oracles seen in the Re-imagined Series. She confirms the dreams of a copy of [[Number Three]] and the existence of [[Hera Agathon\|Hera]]. It is not clear if Selloi is sitting in a tent designated as a temple, but there are numerous ornate or curious inscriptions surrounding and inside her tent that suggest the significance of the oracle's tent or her presence. A second oracle, [[Yolanda Brenn]], gives counsel to [[Kara Thrace]] on her strange dreams aboard ''Galactica'' {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}.

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	* [[Athena, Lord of Kobol\|Athena]] – This lord committed suicide "out of despair over the exodus of the thirteen tribes" {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}. Her [[Tomb of Athena\|tomb]] holds a map to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]").		* [[Athena, Lord of Kobol\|Athena]] – This lord committed suicide "out of despair over the exodus of the thirteen tribes" {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}. Her [[Tomb of Athena\|tomb]] holds a map to [[Earth (RDM)\|Earth]] ([[TRS]]: "[[Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I]]").
	* [[Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn]] {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}<ref>Aurora is the Roman counterpart of the Greek [[w:Eos\|Eos]]. Eos is one of the [[w:Titans (mythology)\|Titans]]. Since the Lords of Kobol are modeled after the [[w:Twelve Olympians\|Twelve Olympians]] however, this could indicate that she is not one of the Lords, but belongs to another group of deities.</ref>.		* [[Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn]] {{TRS\|Maelstrom}}<ref>Aurora is the Roman counterpart of the Greek [[w:Eos\|Eos]]. Eos is one of the [[w:Titans (mythology)\|Titans]]. Since the Lords of Kobol are modeled after the [[w:Twelve Olympians\|Twelve Olympians]] however, this could indicate that she is not one of the Lords, but belongs to another group of deities.</ref>.
	*[[Hecate]] – Shape-changing goddess of the underworld ([[~~CAP~~]]: [[~~Caprica pilot~~\|~~''Caprica'' pilot~~]]).		*[[Hecate]] – Shape-changing goddess of the underworld {{CAP\|Pilot}}.
			* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|Hephaestus]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>
	* [[Hera, Lord of Kobol\|Hera]] – Wife of Zeus. A [[Gates of Hera\|mountain ridge]] on Kobol is named after her {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}, and the [[Hera Agathon\|first Cylon/human hybrid child]] is named for this lord {{TRS\|Downloaded}}.		* [[Hera, Lord of Kobol\|Hera]] – Wife of Zeus. A [[Gates of Hera\|mountain ridge]] on Kobol is named after her {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}, and the [[Hera Agathon\|first Cylon/human hybrid child]] is named for this lord {{TRS\|Downloaded}}.
			* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Patron god of [[Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>
			* Hestia - Patron god of [[Virgon (RDM)\|Virgon]].
			*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.
	* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}		* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}
	* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|Hephaestus]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>
	* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>
	*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.
	*{{inlineref\|Prometheus\|bold=N}} - Credited in the pantheon as bringing the gift of fire to mortals, and thus the light of knowledge. [[Cerebus]] of the ''[[New Cap City]]'' nightclub [[Mysteries]] retold the story of Prometheus to their patrons, and would pose riddles to patrons regarding this tale {{CAP\|Ghosts in the Machine}}.		*{{inlineref\|Prometheus\|bold=N}} - Credited in the pantheon as bringing the gift of fire to mortals, and thus the light of knowledge. [[Cerebus]] of the ''[[New Cap City]]'' nightclub [[Mysteries]] retold the story of Prometheus to their patrons, and would pose riddles to patrons regarding this tale {{CAP\|Ghosts in the Machine}}.

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	* [[Hera, Lord of Kobol\|Hera]] – Wife of Zeus. A [[Gates of Hera\|mountain ridge]] on Kobol is named after her {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}, and the [[Hera Agathon\|first Cylon/human hybrid child]] is named for this lord {{TRS\|Downloaded}}.		* [[Hera, Lord of Kobol\|Hera]] – Wife of Zeus. A [[Gates of Hera\|mountain ridge]] on Kobol is named after her {{TRS\|Home, Part II}}, and the [[Hera Agathon\|first Cylon/human hybrid child]] is named for this lord {{TRS\|Downloaded}}.
	* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}		* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}
	* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>		* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|Hephaestus]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>
	* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>		* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>
	*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.		*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.

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	* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}		* [[Poseidon]] – [[Gaius Baltar]] mentions this deity in a conversation with [[Tracey Anne]] {{TRS\|He That Believeth in Me}}. Deckhand [[Brooks (RDM)\|Brooks]] also prays to this lord. {{TRS\|The Face of the Enemy}}
	* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>		* {{inlineref\|Hephaestus\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Canceron]].<ref>In Greek mythology, [[w:Hephaestus\|]] is known as the god of fire, metalworking, stone masonry, forges and the art of sculpture.</ref>
	* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[~~Aquaria (RDM)\|~~Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>		* {{inlineref\|Hermes\|bold=N}} - Noted as the patron god of [[Aquaria]].<ref>In Greek mythology, {{w\|Hermes}} is considered the {{w\|herald}} (messenger) of the gods, also the protector of humans heralds, travellers, thieves, merchants and orators.</ref>
	*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.		*{{inlineref\|Icarus\|bold=N}} - [[Baxter Sarno]]'s joke about the wings of statue of Icarus melting, particularly in the aftermath of the bombing of [[Clarice Willow]]'s car, is met with scorn {{CAP\|Unvanquished}}.
	*{{inlineref\|Prometheus\|bold=N}} - Credited in the pantheon as bringing the gift of fire to mortals, and thus the light of knowledge. [[Cerebus]] of the ''[[New Cap City]]'' nightclub [[Mysteries]] retold the story of Prometheus to their patrons, and would pose riddles to patrons regarding this tale {{CAP\|Ghosts in the Machine}}.		*{{inlineref\|Prometheus\|bold=N}} - Credited in the pantheon as bringing the gift of fire to mortals, and thus the light of knowledge. [[Cerebus]] of the ''[[New Cap City]]'' nightclub [[Mysteries]] retold the story of Prometheus to their patrons, and would pose riddles to patrons regarding this tale {{CAP\|Ghosts in the Machine}}.