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Calcendi

From Altierrapedia

The Calcendi is the symbol of Divara, representing a chalice with a flame inside. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before.

The symbol began as a chalice with flames inside, drawn from the original practice of literally burning a substance inside a chalice. It then simplified so that the present symbol is only barely recognisable as such.

Some depictions of the Calcendi are very elaborate but the Priestesses prefer the simpler versions.

Etymology

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The symbol of Divara is the Calcendi – combining cáliz (chalice) with encendido (lit/kindled/aflame), this name directly evokes the image of the chalice that is actively burning with the divine flame. It represents Alturión creating the universe via a fire in the empty bowl that existed before.

Images

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Evolution of the Calcendi
Decorative Calcendi
Decorative Calcendi
Calcendi as a uniform badge