Esdakusian Rites

A Pelandan ritual


 * Developed by BeThaNa to free Hagu from Darkface
 * It is used to annul the relationship between a god and his people.
 * A ceremonial ground is tramped out.
 * A protective circle made from sacred Barley and three other grains.
 * Four Hares, one of each colour, were sacrificed.
 * Half the floor was then coloured with the blood of sacred bulls and rams.
 * BeThaNa was then invoked and the participants spun around until they fell down laughing.
 * A star was then summoned.
 * A Demon of Hunger summoned in a Pear
 * One of the participants then volunteers as the Esdakus to bear the message to the dead god.
 * The victim is dressed in best clothing and wears a Silver Crown.
 * The people then turn their backs while the priests perform the sacrifice.
 * Everybody then washes their face and changes their names.
 * The sacred tools of the god are then broken.
 * The ritual is now performed as part of the Rite of Notification

Source: Guide to Glorantha