The following command will set your culture to 'Mordvin.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Mordvin.'
Name | Mordvin |
Culture ID | mordvin |
Heritage | Volga-Finnic |
Ethos | Stoic |
Language | Volga-Finnic |
Architecture | Continental European |
Fashion | Northern European |
Coat of Arms | Eurasian Steppe |
Military Equipment | Northern European |
The Mordvin, or Mordovian, people are located in the republic of Mordovia in Russia. They represent one of Russia's numerous indigenous ethnic groups, composed of two major tribes: the Erzya and Moksha. Their culture, though impacted by both Orthodox Christianity and Islam, still retains many pre-Christian elements.
Their linguistic heritage, under the Uralic language family, body their unique identity. It is primarily divided into two: Erzya and Moksha, strengthening the cultural demarcation. The Moksha and Erzya people possess distinct cultural identities, further manifested in their music, dance, and folktales that are passed down generations.
Mordvin traditional culture is noted for its vibrant folklore, richly embroidered textiles, and intricate wooden architecture. Their pagan religion, based on nature worship, overlapped significantly with their agricultural practices characterized by farming rye and barley and raising livestock. A unique feature of Mordvin spirituality is the Mordvin 'Tree of Life' concept, a deeply rooted belief in the protective power of trees.
Their customs and festivals often coincide with agricultural cycles. An important Mordvin celebration is the "Mordvin New Year," celebrated in March and marked by the sowing of seeds, signifying renewal and prosperity. The Mordvin people's fascinating practices and traditions thus offer a distinctive peek into the diverse tapestry of global cultures.
This culture believes in standing strong like a mountain, taking any and all hardships that life may throw at them and enduring them all with grim determination and an indomitable spirit.
Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.
Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.