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  • Which Greek god was called up during war?
    Ares
  • What religion does Lamalera follow, out of the religions discussed today?
    Animism
  • How do harpoons relate to animism in Lamaleran culture?
    The soul of the harpoon head is believed to be linked to the ancestors.
  • Where do gods in the Ancient Greek religion live?
    Mount Olympus
  • Where are the Lamalera people from?
    Indonesia
  • What did ancient Greek festivals entail?
    Athletic games, music competitions and theater competitions
  • What is Jainism's supreme principle?
    Non-violence (ahimsa)
  • What are the "three jewels" of Jainism?
    Right belief, right knowledge, right conduct
  • What do the Lamaleran people primarily hunt?
    Whales
  • Are there gods or spiritual beings who help humans in Jainism?
    No
  • Who formed Jainism?
    Mahavira
  • What do whales provide Lamalerans?
    Physical and spiritual sustenance
  • Where are the Lamaleran people from?
    Indonesia
  • Who is the "mother of the sea" in Lamaleran culture?
    Ina Leva
  • Which religion out of the ones discussed is a religion of self-help?
    Jainism
  • How many sects of people are in Jainism?
    Two
  • What did each ancient Greek god represent?
    A part of the human condition
  • In Celtic Paganism, what is the holiday celebrated during the Summer Solstice?
    Litha
  • Are there priests in Jainism?
    No
  • What are the five Mahavratas or vows?
    Non-attachment to possession, telling the truth, not stealing, sexual restraint and non-violence
  • Were ancient Greek temples used for religious practices?
    No
  • Name two superstitions in Celtic Paganism.
    Hand dried lavender and rosemary over doorways and leaving Jack O'Lanterns at the end of harvest season