AMPHTRITE
Xawar
2016
Eric Whollem
laser edition
copyright by the artist
AMPHTRITE
Xawar
2016
Eric Whollem
laser edition
copyright by the artist
XAWAR, AN ANCIENT LAND
Xawar is an ancient country found in the mountainous interior of Southern Amphitritonia. Sarawa, the capital city, is the headquarters of the Amphitritonian Postal Union, which issues stamps for general use among the Federated States of Southern Amphitritonia. These states include Qarrub Qar, Vebuttikim and Xawar.
Recently the territorial ambitions of the Empire of the West has swallowed up Qarrub Qar and Vebuttikim, assimilating them into the Land of Giants.
AMPHTRITE
Xawar
2016
Eric Whollem
laser edition
copyright by the artist
AMPHITRITE
Amphitrite is the name given to the bride of Poseidon in Greek lore. The people of Xawar, though an inland people worship the divinities of the sea as well as mermaids. Inland water spirits are also revered in Xawar, especially at places such as Xaab.
Rekku, an old city on the coast of Xawar, is the center of worship of these aquatic divinities. Yearly there is a Festival of the Sea in Rekku, which operates as an epicenter for what is called, 'Letters to the Sea.' These are sacrificial letters sent to Rekku as offerings to the aquatic gods and goddesses.
LETTERS TO THE SEA
Xawar
2016
Eric Whollem
stamp cover
copyright by the artist
AMPHTRITE
Xawar
2016
Eric Whollem
laser edition
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