-2 Cultural details (2/2)

- a huge sand idol of god Carus is built and is decorated by shells

- people sing and dance in the evening

- lanterns are lit and released marking the end of the day

Fire festival/new year:

- People burn the waste in their homes symbolizing the end of past and beginning of future.

- Food and clothes are distributed by the emperor through out the empire on that day to ensure prosperity the whole year.

Istar/ tribute to Isyn, goddess of war:

- Drums, Conches and horns are used to make sounds of war on that day as a form of tribute to the goddess.

- Many competitions are held on that day in the capital of the empire.

- Winners of the competition receive many benefits and are recognized as warriors by everyone

Maiden day:

-celebrated on the 15th day after new year/ fire festival

- unmarried girls worship Heia in hopes of good marriage and light oil lamps in their homes

Barbarians have different festivals, I'll post them at the right time..