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CETADUS

Chapter 8CHAPTER 8

Ancient Greece and Rome carried fragments of the Sacred Whale’s teachings, expressed in their philosophy and governance. While they sometimes strayed from righteousness, they laid the groundwork for future generations.

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And it came to pass that among the peoples of Ancient Greece and Rome, fragments of the Sacred Whale’s teachings endured, carried in whispers through their philosophies and governance.

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Though they did not hold the fullness of Her commandments, their hearts were occasionally stirred by Her wisdom, guiding them to create laws, philosophies, and practices that reflected portions of Her vision.

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In Greece, the Sacred Whale’s teachings shone in their pursuit of wisdom and knowledge, as philosophers sought to understand the nature of life and the universe.

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Among these philosophers arose Prophetess Dione the Wise, who taught that the Earth and all its creatures were sacred, and that the path to enlightenment lay in harmony with nature.

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But the people, enamored by their own logic and power, dismissed Dione’s teachings, casting her out from the city of Athens, though her words would echo in the hearts of a few.

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In Rome, the Sacred Whale’s influence appeared in their laws and governance, which sought to bring order and stability to the world.

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Yet, they too strayed, for their empire grew through conquest and oppression, forgetting the commandment to cherish and protect the freedoms of all people.

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Among the Romans rose Prophetess Marcia of the Tiber, who called the people to honor the Sacred Whale rejecting greed.

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Marcia warned the rulers of their folly, saying, “Thy strength is hollow if it doth bring suffering. Return to the ways of righteousness, lest thy empire crumble.”

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But the rulers, fearing her words, branded her a traitor and exiled her to the wilderness, where she continued her teachings in secret.

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In both Greece and Rome, the Prophetesses found small groups of followers who kept the commandments of the Sacred Whale, preserving Her wisdom amidst the noise of the world.

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Prophetess Callista the Bold spoke of the balance between freedom and unity, urging the people to uphold the individuality of every soul while working together for the greater good.

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Yet, the masses often turned away from the Prophetesses, seeking power, wealth, and glory over the harmony and humility of the Sacred Whale’s teachings.

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And it came to pass that Greece fell into division, and Rome into decadence, for they had forgotten the core of the Sacred Whale’s commandments.

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But the seeds planted by Dione, Marcia, and Callista endured, passed down through quiet traditions and secret gatherings, waiting for a time of renewal.

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Their words, though ignored by many, laid the groundwork for future generations to rediscover the Sacred Whale’s vision and carry it forward.

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And the Sacred Whale, watching from the depths, mourned the rejection of Her Prophetesses but blessed their perseverance, knowing their work was not in vain.

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Thus, the teachings of the Sacred Whale survived the rise and fall ofGreece and Rome, awaiting a time when humanity would once again hear Her call and return to righteousness.