IrelandBeaver
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In my current WIP, I have a number of kingdoms that practice different religions. There is a mix of polytheistic and monotheistic religions, which have a significant impact on people’s daily lives. While I have the basic tenets and the pantheons of these religions, I am stuck on how people would worship. I’m trying to stay away from modern Christian/Jewish/Muslim practices and looking more in antiquity. However, I have no idea how ancient religious ceremonies functioned. While I have some idea of worship in ancient Israel from the Bible, I cannot find much for other religions.
Specifically, I’m wondering what these services would look like. Would services be held on specific days of the week (like the Sabbath), or would services be held everyday? How would holy books or scriptures be used? Were there particular rites for each culture? How were temples themselves be used? I don’t picture rows of pews, so where would people sit/kneel?
I am specifically looking for information on Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse and Egyptian practices. I recently graduated and I no longer have access to my old university library and my local library does not have much information on the subject. If anyone could point me in some direction, I would greatly appreciate it.
Specifically, I’m wondering what these services would look like. Would services be held on specific days of the week (like the Sabbath), or would services be held everyday? How would holy books or scriptures be used? Were there particular rites for each culture? How were temples themselves be used? I don’t picture rows of pews, so where would people sit/kneel?
I am specifically looking for information on Greek, Roman, Celtic, Norse and Egyptian practices. I recently graduated and I no longer have access to my old university library and my local library does not have much information on the subject. If anyone could point me in some direction, I would greatly appreciate it.