Naboo religion

see also Brotherhood of Cognizance 

The | polytheistic Naboo worship many | allegorical | deities, such as the goddess of Safety. The diety of Shiraya reflects many aspects common to | lunar worship found in many human cultures. However, the Mother Vima occupies the paramount throne in the | pantheon of Naboo gods as the | Mother goddess, or | Gia, common in many religious traditions.

Naboo Ancient philosophers are revered and honored as |enlightened gurus, and with the reverance of family | ancestors, form an important aspect in Naboo religous traditions. Paired statues of semi-legendary or archtypical gurus are prominently displayed in ranks on either side of the steps leading to the Theed Royal Palace.

Many devoted holymen and holywomen formed | monastic communities and | orders, such as the Brotherhood of Cognizance, which focused on a particular diety or an enlightened guru. These religious orders were governed by pontifex, and have a monastic heirachy typical of many human religious orders. Often the more | ascetic orders may be found in remote and isolated locations, preferring a life spent in solitude, without worldly distraction and centered on peaceful contemplation.

| Natural elements also had in important role in their religion, and among them was the symbol of fire; the Naboo believed a dead body had to be cremated within two days to return the life force of the dead to the planet's core. The ashes were then thrown from the bridge between the temple and the Livet Tower, and into the Solleu River before its plunge over the cliff. The Naboo thought Chaos was kept unreachable thanks to seven impassables doors, and that is why seven laser gates were designed to protect the pit of the the Theed Generator Complex on Naboo.

Some of the religion's rites were apparently performed by priests and priestesses such as the Naboo holyman who was responsible for the secret wedding ceremony of Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker. This priest was the pontifex of naboo religious organization called the Brotherhood of Cognizance.