Mardi Volume 2 Chapters VI - X

In which the Mardians reveal a vast pantheon of gods both tangible and ethereal, recounting solemn rites of sacrifice and the tragic tale of a fallen prophet amidst their idolatrous customs. The travellers explore a sacred lake adorned with innumerable statues, witness fervent yet fractious worship, and contemplate the convoluted faith surrounding the prophet Alma, before meeting a shrewd craftsman whose livelihood thrives upon the making of idols and canoes alike.