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The '''High Priest of [[Metzetta]]''' is the leader of the [[Chulcheo]] religion. Traditionally a high ranking [[Government of Metzetta|government]] official until the separation of state and religion under [[Anru Daeku|Emperor Daeku]]. Chulcheo priests are not restricted in having children and the position normally passes down through the generations; each High Priest is entitled to name his or her successor. Women can hold the position of High Priestess but are markedly less common than men. The first two High Priests were Emperors, the position was not separated from the monarch by default, though early High Priests are considered fictitious much like the early emperors. Their lineage is well documented thanks to the Metzettan obsession with [[Genealogy in Metzetta|genealogy]].
The '''High Priest of [[Metzetta]]''' is the leader of the [[Chulcheo]] religion. Traditionally a high ranking [[Government of Metzetta|government]] official until the separation of state and religion under [[Anru Daeku|Emperor Daeku]]. Chulcheo priests are not restricted in having children and the position normally passes down through the generations; each High Priest is entitled to name his or her successor. Women can hold the position of High Priestess but are markedly less common than men. The first two High Priests were Emperors, the position was not separated from the monarch by default, though early High Priests are considered fictitious much like the early emperors. Their lineage is well documented thanks to the Metzettan obsession with [[Genealogy in Metzetta|genealogy]].
== History ==
== History ==
As recounted in the [[Iyagi-seda]], the first man born was [[Yang-jo]], who was [[Metzetta|Metzetta's]] first [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]]. Yang's first child [[Wa]] succeeded him as Emperor; both Yang and Wa are counted in the traditional order of succession of the High Priests. Wa's second son Dangun was the first stand-alone High Priest after Wa divided the powers of the Emperor in 3, freezing out the positions of High Priest and War Chief; his first son [[Kitae]] took over as Emperor while his third son Jinbae became the new War Chief. Early Emperors' daughters often became shrine maidens at prestigious locations. Marriages between the High Priests and high-ranking clans, including the Imperial Family, were and remain common. Currently the office is controlled by the [[Zuzeonhwa Clan]]. Many of the early High Priests are only known through family trees included in the [[Iyagi-segye]], having largely been skipped over in the intervening [[Iyagi-ingan]].
As recounted in the [[Iyagi-seda]], the first man born was [[Yang-jo]], who was [[Metzetta|Metzetta's]] first [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]]. Yang's first child [[Wa]] succeeded him as Emperor; both Yang and Wa are counted in the traditional order of succession of the High Priests. Wa's second son Dangun was the first stand-alone High Priest after Wa divided the powers of the Emperor in 3, freezing out the positions of High Priest and War Chief; his first son [[Kitae]] took over as Emperor while his third son Jinbae became the new War Chief. Early Emperors' daughters often became shrine maidens at prestigious locations. Marriages between the High Priests and high-ranking clans, including the Imperial Family, were and remain common. Currently the office is controlled by the [[Zuzeonhwa Clan]]. Many of the early High Priests are only known through family trees included in the [[Iyagi-segye]], having largely been skipped over in the intervening [[Iyagi-ingan]].
== Roles ==
== Roles ==
The High Priest is the ultimate authority on [[Chulcheo]]. Other duties include crowning the [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]] and performing special rituals on [[Holidays in Metzetta|important dates]]. As a physically active role, High Priests may retire and return to life as a normal, if highly-respected, priest, unlike Emperors who are expected to serve until death.
The High Priest is the ultimate authority on [[Chulcheo]]. Other duties include crowning the [[Emperor of Metzetta|Emperor]] and performing special rituals on [[Holidays in Metzetta|important dates]]. As a physically active role, High Priests may retire and return to life as a normal, if highly-respected, priest, unlike Emperors who are expected to serve until death.
== List of High Priests ==
== List of High Priests ==
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|1998 BC - 1949 BC
|1998 BC - 1949 BC
|[[Pyeolhae Clan]]
|[[Pyeolhae Clan]]
|Presumed legendary. Married a priestess and had four children; Byankul, San, Misun and Tyae.
|Presumed legendary. Married a priestess and had four children; Byankul, San, Misun and Tyae.
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|17
|17
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|1658 BC - 1652 BC
|1658 BC - 1652 BC
|[[Zuzeonhwa Clan]]
|[[Zuzeonhwa Clan]]
|Presumed legendary. Died childless and nominated Princess Moon's eldest son Hagja, his cousin, as his successor.
|Presumed legendary. Died childless and nominated Princess Moon's eldest son Hagja, his cousin, as his successor.
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|-
|30
|30
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|46
|46
|Zuzeonhwa Kang
|Zuzeonhwa Kang
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|[[Zuzeonhwa Clan]]
|Presumed legendary. Married a priestess and had one son; Jimmu.
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|47
|Zuzeonhwa Jimmu
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|[[Zuzeonhwa Clan]]
|Presumed legendary. Married a priestess and had three children; Sunrae, Gihun and Apya.
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|48
|Zuzeonwha Gihun
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