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'''Jesker''' is a religion practiced on [[Sel]]. It is one of the oldest religions on Sel,{{book ref|Elantris|9}} and was effectively exterminated when the [[Duladel Republic]] was overthrown by [[Hrathen]]. Many call Jesker a 'primitive' religion, though saying this was considered offensive to its followers.{{book ref|Elantris|22}} |
'''Jesker''' is a religion practiced on [[Sel]]. It is one of the oldest religions on Sel,{{book ref|Elantris|9}} and was effectively exterminated when the [[Duladel Republic]] was overthrown by [[Hrathen]]. Many call Jesker a 'primitive' religion, though saying this was considered offensive to its followers.{{book ref|Elantris|22}} |
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| − | Jesker appears to involve spirits.{{book ref|Elantris|32}} The [[Dor]] is referred to as the Jesker "overspirit".{{book ref|Elantris|41}} Jesker is said to look to the Dor and attempt to understand it.{{ |
+ | Jesker appears to involve spirits.{{book ref|Elantris|32}} The [[Dor]] is referred to as the Jesker "overspirit".{{book ref|Elantris|41}} Jesker is said to look to the Dor and attempt to understand it.{{wob ref|2062}} Followers of the Jesker religion strive to bring themselves in harmony with the Dor and subsequently with nature,{{glossary ref|Elantris|J}} and taught that everything knew of the Dor, except humans, who could be oblivious to it.{{book ref|Elantris|19}} Jesker also ascribed importance to the heaven's movements, and according to [[Hrathen]], worshipped the moon.{{book ref|Elantris|33}} |
The [[Jeskeri Mysteries]] are a religious cult that was related to Jesker, but [[Galladon]] insists it is a mockery of true Jesker,{{book ref|Elantris|19}} who did not have any true understanding of the Dor.{{book ref|Elantris|16}} |
The [[Jeskeri Mysteries]] are a religious cult that was related to Jesker, but [[Galladon]] insists it is a mockery of true Jesker,{{book ref|Elantris|19}} who did not have any true understanding of the Dor.{{book ref|Elantris|16}} |
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| + | The Jeskeri priests also teach that the [[Elantrian]]s are damned.{{book ref|Elantris|1}} |
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| − | When [[Raoden]] first entered [[Elantris (city)|Elantris]], an Elantrian said that all priests, including Jesker, said that they were damned.{{book ref|Elantris|1}} This may not be indicative of Jesker itself, as Arelish have more experience with the Mysteries than the defunct Jesker. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Latest revision as of 20:54, 13 March 2024
| Jesker | |
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| Related to | Duladel, the Dor |
| World of Origin | Sel |
| Universe | Cosmere |
“Jesker teaches that only humans have the ability--or the curse--of being oblivious to the Dor”
Jesker is a religion practiced on Sel. It is one of the oldest religions on Sel,[2] and was effectively exterminated when the Duladel Republic was overthrown by Hrathen. Many call Jesker a 'primitive' religion, though saying this was considered offensive to its followers.[3]
Jesker appears to involve spirits.[4] The Dor is referred to as the Jesker "overspirit".[5] Jesker is said to look to the Dor and attempt to understand it.[6] Followers of the Jesker religion strive to bring themselves in harmony with the Dor and subsequently with nature,[7] and taught that everything knew of the Dor, except humans, who could be oblivious to it.[1] Jesker also ascribed importance to the heaven's movements, and according to Hrathen, worshipped the moon.[8]
The Jeskeri Mysteries are a religious cult that was related to Jesker, but Galladon insists it is a mockery of true Jesker,[1] who did not have any true understanding of the Dor.[9]
The Jeskeri priests also teach that the Elantrians are damned.[10]