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Aeranid religion distinguished broadly between two sets of gods; the Dim, or earthly gods ([[Aeranir]]: ''{{Smallcaps|{{term|dīment}}}}''), and the Rham, or celestial gods ([[Aeranir]]: ''{{Smallcaps|{{term|rhament}}}}''). Of the two, the Dim were much more frequently referred to and called upon in daily life and worship. They are associated mostly with nature, natural phenomena, places, animals, and peoples. | Aeranid religion distinguished broadly between two sets of gods; the Dim, or earthly gods ([[Aeranir]]: ''{{Smallcaps|{{term|dīment}}}}''), and the Rham, or celestial gods ([[Aeranir]]: ''{{Smallcaps|{{term|rhament}}}}''). Of the two, the Dim were much more frequently referred to and called upon in daily life and worship. They are associated mostly with nature, natural phenomena, places, animals, and peoples. | ||
The Rham however represented more abstract, cosmic forces, and were generally associated with heavenly bodies. They were understood to dwell in the stars, and were mostly occupied with | The Rham however represented more abstract, cosmic forces, and were generally associated with heavenly bodies. They were understood to dwell in the stars, and were mostly occupied with cosmic matters. |
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