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The Fereshteh is a creature from [[Jin]] mythology, said to be able to take any shape, although its original form is thought by the Jin to be ultimately unknowable. The constant between its forms is a multitude of eyes all over its body, which are said to help the Fereshteh to see not the shadow of a recent death, like the Jin's death eye, but instead to see the shadow of an imminent death. It requires the hundreds of eyes because it keeps track of the impending deaths of everyone everywhere. Although no one knows for sure what it looks like in its true form, its original form is thought to be winged, which explains why it tends to favor the form of a black bird. | The '''Fereshteh''' is a creature from [[Jin]] mythology, said to be able to take any shape, although its original form is thought by the Jin to be ultimately unknowable. The constant between its forms is a multitude of eyes all over its body, which are said to help the Fereshteh to see not the shadow of a recent death, like the Jin's death eye, but instead to see the shadow of an imminent death. It requires the hundreds of eyes because it keeps track of the impending deaths of everyone everywhere. Although no one knows for sure what it looks like in its true form, its original form is thought to be winged, which explains why it tends to favor the form of a black bird. | ||
The Fereshteh is said to come to Jin in their weakest, most vulnerable moment, the minute death approaches and fear and doubt enter their mind. It extends a hand to the dying and asks if they want to live. Jin, who value an honorable death above all else, are terrified of saying yes in a moment of weakness and fear, both failing to honor [[T'rath]] as well as facing overwhelming shame for the rest of their lives, knowing that the fault of missing a good death lies entirely on them. It is said to mark those that choose life over honor so that everyone else will know their shame as well. | The Fereshteh is said to come to Jin in their weakest, most vulnerable moment, the minute death approaches and fear and doubt enter their mind. It extends a hand to the dying and asks if they want to live. Jin, who value an honorable death above all else, are terrified of saying yes in a moment of weakness and fear, both failing to honor [[T'rath]] as well as facing overwhelming shame for the rest of their lives, knowing that the fault of missing a good death lies entirely on them. It is said to mark those that choose life over honor so that everyone else will know their shame as well. | ||
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This folklore was shared by Jin researcher Nyx T'rath. | This folklore was shared by Jin researcher Nyx T'rath. | ||
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