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-The people of Jacques (Pul. ''Caqis'') follow an animistic religion, based on two separate but complementary elements.
+The people of Jacques (Pul. ''Zaqis'') follow two separate but complimentary forms of religion: an organised religion called ''sa Mistilz'' and a folk religion called ''sa Set''.
+The first is the organised religion based on the worship of two primary gods: the mother goddess ''Cipyl'' and the sun god ''Mityl''. Each of these deities has its own priesthood, temples and modes of worship. The second is a more animistic folk religion, based on veneration of a myriad of spirits (called ''zenz'')
 The popular religion, usually practised at an individual and family level, is based on the veneration of a myriad of minor deities (''ti'') and spirits (''cenc''), thought to pervade and influence all aspects of daily life. Such entities are not worshipped, but are treated with respect and may receive small offerings (such as libations) and entreaties. They may have small shrines (''etikyr'') within homes or at specific locations, but do not have temples. Anyone is permitted to commune with these minor beings; there is no priesthood, but knowledgeable men and women called ''sek'' or ''mek'' may be called upon to perform particular rituals or magic. This personal form of religion also includes veneration of the ancestors.