What is the Sith religion?
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What is the Sith religion?
A Sith cult was a cult comprised of Sith cultists that followed the Sith religion and worshiped the dark side of the Force. Some cults would worship one or more specific Sith Lords and practice their teachings, sometimes even with the goal of resurrecting the Sith Lord.
What were the Sith based on?
Both were originally based on the Samurai from ancient Japan. Part warrior monk, part general, they were an insular order that trained practically from birth and followed a strict honor code centered on allegiance to their lord. At least that’s the original inspiration.
Who were the first Sith Lords?
Ajunta Pall
As the first Dark Lord of the Sith, Ajunta Pall founded the first Sith Empire and expanded it onto other worlds. The Sith took over the planet Ziost and created it as their capital and as Pall’s new home. Pall eventually died after serving the Empire for many decades, but his Empire lived on.
Can a Sith be good?
While many characters both in and out of the Star Wars universe consider Jedi good and Sith evil, things aren’t always so clear-cut. Just as some Jedi suffer from corruption or menace, several Sith have shown compassion and affection. You be the judge as we explore ten surprisingly noble Sith throughout Star Wars!
Are there real Sith?
Throughout their long history, the Sith commanded several Empires and initiated many galactic wars. With such great influence, the Sith religion inspired many cults that weren’t technically part of the Sith Order, nor did they consist of actual Sith.
Is Darth Maul a Sith Lord?
A deadly, agile Sith Lord trained by the evil Darth Sidious, Darth Maul was a formidable warrior and scheming mastermind. He wielded an intimidating double-bladed lightsaber and fought with a menacing ferocity.
Is the Sith Lord a Jedi?
Founded by a rogue Jedi during the Hundred-Year Darkness, the Sith were an ancient order who used the dark side of the Force and fought the Jedi. After Darth Bane established the Rule of Two, Sith tradition dictated that there could only be two Sith Lords—a master and an apprentice—at any given time.
Can Sith be kind?
While many characters both in and out of the Star Wars universe consider Jedi good and Sith evil, things aren’t always so clear-cut. Just as some Jedi suffer from corruption or menace, several Sith have shown compassion and affection.