400c BCE (WOD)
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The fifth century BCE in the World of Darkness.
Events
- Golden Age of Greek Science continues. Foundations for the Sunántese Daedaleas are laid. Western paradigm takes form.[1]
- Golden Age of Chinese Science continues. Cosmic order dominates Chinese paradigm.[1]
- Persian Mithraism dates from this period, with Mithra as the god of light and wisdom. By the 1st century CE, Mithraism will have spread westword and re-envisioned by the Sons of Mithras faction of the Sacred Congregation.[2]
- Herodotus visits Babylon and reports that every woman in the city must spend a night in the "Temple of Aphrodite" atop Etemenanki to await a conjugal visit from Marduk. In truth, the resident priests use a "Sacred Marriage" ritual to activate the gate, giving the Void the strength to manifest.[3]
References
- 1 2 MTSC: Mage: The Sorcerers Crusade Rulebook, p. 51
- ↑ MTAs: Celestial Chorus Tradition Book, p. 19
- ↑ MTAs: Dead Magic, p. 46
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