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The cult of ''Minerva Omniscius'' is based in the ideas of the Ancient Roman scholar [[wikipedia:Marcus_Terentius_Varro|Marcus Terentius Varro]] who considered her to be ideas and the plan for the universe personified. It was founded in the year 2775 ''(2022)'' by the modern roman [[Kaseo Heius Totus|Kaseo Heius Totus.]] | The cult of ''Minerva Omniscius'' is based in the ideas of the Ancient Roman scholar [[wikipedia:Marcus_Terentius_Varro|Marcus Terentius Varro]] who considered her to be ideas and the plan for the universe personified. It was founded in the year 2775 ''(2022)'' by the modern roman [[Kaseo Heius Totus|Kaseo Heius Totus.]] | ||
It is a syncretic cult (Due to the amount of influences from different sources it has), which could, similar to [[wikipedia:Buddhism|Buddhism]], be classified as a hybrid between religion and philosophical doctrine. However, it is compatible with [[wikipedia:Hellenism_(modern_religion)|Hellenism]], [[wikipedia:Reconstructionist_Roman_religion|Roman Way]] and other religions due to its [[wikipedia:Henotheism|henotheistic]] nature. For within their beliefs, they believe that ''Minerva'', having been born from the head of [[Jupiter]] (hence his ideas) is the pure and perfect form of her father. Both gods, then, are considered equal. Different aspects of the same being. | It is a syncretic cult (Due to the amount of influences from different sources it has), which could, similar to [[wikipedia:Buddhism|Buddhism]], be classified as a hybrid between religion and philosophical doctrine. However, it is compatible with [[wikipedia:Hellenism_(modern_religion)|Hellenism]], [[wikipedia:Reconstructionist_Roman_religion|Roman Way]] and other religions due to its [[wikipedia:Henotheism|henotheistic]] nature. For within their beliefs, they believe that ''Minerva'', having been born from the head of [[Jupiter]] (hence his ideas) is the pure and perfect form of her father. Both gods, then, are considered equal. Different aspects of the same being.They also consider [[wikipedia:Bellona_(goddess)|Bellona]], the goddess of non-defensive warfare, to be simply a different aspect of Minerva. | ||
Its motto is [[wikipedia:Docendo_discimus|"Docendo discimus"]] (By teaching, we learn). | Its motto is [[wikipedia:Docendo_discimus|"Docendo discimus"]] (By teaching, we learn). | ||
The festival of the goddess takes place from 19 to 23 [[wikipedia:Roman_calendar|Martius]]. Where concerts, talks about art, invitations to artists from other places, musicians, etc… are given. And art and knowledge are promoted (as well as the importance of its preservation). In times of crisis or conflict, military concerns may also be included if deemed necessary or if Minerva itself requires it. | The festival of the goddess takes place from 19 to 23 [[wikipedia:Roman_calendar|Martius]]. Where concerts, talks about art, invitations to artists from other places, musicians, etc… are given. And art and knowledge are promoted (as well as the importance of its preservation). In times of crisis or conflict, military concerns may also be included if deemed necessary or if Minerva itself requires it. | ||
=== Concepts and values === | === Concepts and values === | ||
* Oblivion and Ignorance are the greatest enemies of Humanity. | |||
* The ultimate goal of Humanity is to come to understand the glory of the Divinity through the tools of knowledge and not ignorance and superstition. | |||
* Faith is what gives us the strength to move forward. | |||
* Rituals are part of faith, which gives us strength to move forward and achieve the ultimate goal. They are not the way to reach it, but a complement. They must evolve, along with us. Not be a barrier that prevents us from doing so. | |||
* The spirit is the spark of life. | |||
* Comprehension is the key to all things. | |||
=== Offerings and rituals === | === Offerings and rituals === | ||