Metsudopanski

From Constructed Worlds Wiki
Revision as of 04:11, 28 August 2024 by Kids112 (talk | contribs) (misspelling redirect)
(diff) ← Older revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

In Mukori, a metsudopanski (Onshokoese: Onshokoese me.svgOnshokoese tsu.svgOnshokoese do.svgOnshokoese pa.svgOnshokoese n.svgOnshokoese s.svgOnshokoese ki.svg) is a talisman which is generally a palm-sized, finely-polished and painted stone or gem. They are commonly found in both Twanshechi public shrines and gichandosdwehchi family shrines, and are considered to be imbued with the power of the kamuichi revered therein.

Certain kinds of metsudopanski are intended for a specific purpose (such as protection against calamity or misfortune, safety within the home, or finding love) and may be kept on one's person or placed on other areas of the home (such as gates, doorways, kitchens, or ceilings). However, a specific type of metsudopanski is issued by a Mukori shrine on which is written the name of the shrine or its enshrined kamuichi and stamped with the shrine's seal. These metsudopanskichi are often placed on gichanosdwehchi family shrines, and revered both as a symbol of the shrine and its kamuichi – containing their essence or power by virtue of its consecration – and a medium through which the kamuichi in question can be accessed by the worshipper. In this regard they are somewhat similar to TBD, physical objects which serve as repositories for kamuichi in Mukori shrines.

Due to the deeply spiritual nature of Onshokoese society, many variants of these charms exist for nearly all occasions, and practitioners take very seriously the rules and regulations involving the usage of such items. Failures to display the proper respect and etiquette revolving around metsudopanskichi often carries stiff punishment for the offender from the kamuichi, including illness, severe injury, and sudden death.

History

Varieties and usage

See also