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}}The '''Festival of Offerings''' was a millennial ceremony on [[Akhaten]]. It was a [[Sun-singers of Akhet|system-wide]] event, with all those who had a belief in the beginnings of life being with Akhaten gathering to watch. | }}The '''Festival of Offerings''' was a millennial ceremony on [[Akhaten]]. It was a [[Sun-singers of Akhet|system-wide]] event, with all those who had a belief in the beginnings of life being with Akhaten gathering to watch. | ||
During the ceremony, the [[Queen of Years]] would sing the [[Long Song]] to feed the [[Old God]], or "Grandfather," and keep him asleep. Then the Queen would be sacrificed to him, either willingly, or by the [[Vigil]] | During the ceremony, the [[Queen of Years]] would sing the [[Long Song]] to feed the [[Old God]], or "Grandfather," and keep him asleep. Then the Queen would be sacrificed to him, either willingly, or by the [[Vigil]] if she resisted. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Rings of Akhaten (TV story)|The Rings of Akhaten]]'') | ||
[[Category:Celebrations and holidays]] | [[Category:Celebrations and holidays]] | ||
[[Category:Religious concepts]] | [[Category:Religious concepts]] | ||
Revision as of 20:46, 1 October 2014
The Festival of Offerings was a millennial ceremony on Akhaten. It was a system-wide event, with all those who had a belief in the beginnings of life being with Akhaten gathering to watch.
During the ceremony, the Queen of Years would sing the Long Song to feed the Old God, or "Grandfather," and keep him asleep. Then the Queen would be sacrificed to him, either willingly, or by the Vigil if she resisted. (TV: The Rings of Akhaten)
