Site IntroductionThis site is created for an online assignment of a Sociology module in the National University of Singapore (NUS), SC2218 - Anthropology and the Human Condition. It is meant for all who are interested in anthropology and sociology, the site would provide valuable insights on the field of study, as well as information about the TRM Culture of the Eropagnis. Readers will also find out more about this particular module in NUS.
Introduction to TRM CultureThe Eropagnis society is well known for its efficient ways of performing daily routines.
Gnitummoc is one of the important ritual that is performed almost on a daily basis for most people living in Eropagnis, the time taken for the completion of the ritual is of upmost importance. Therefore, this manifestation of efficiency is evident in the process of
Gnitummoc, and is one of the core principles behind the success of Eropagnis society. There are various ways in which one can carry out this ritual, either through
TRM, Sub or
Rac. TRM was first introduced to aid completion of ritual in the shortest time possible, and is therefore the most efficient way of
Gnitummoc. This is due to its constant movements which allows followers in or out of its body. Since its was first introduced in 1987, the success of TRM has been observed, and over this 21 years, a unique culture has developed within the TRM.
Followers of TRM are known as
sregnessap and they must adhere to rules set by the High Goddess of the TRM, more commonly known as the
Eciov (Video 1). So powerful and enigmatic is she that she has never been seen by the sregnessap since the establishment of the ritual, and only her wise words are heard from time to time, reminding sregnessap of the rules of TRM. Anyone who breaks her rules face dire consequences. The time taken for the completion of the ritual for
Gnitummoc in TRM varies from 5 minutes to nearly 2 hours. The time required depends very much on the
sregnessap and more often than not, sregnessap will try their very best to sit through the whole process instead of standing up.
Video 1: Voice of TRM
Sregnessap practise the daily ritual of
Gnitummoc in the TRM as it moves from Temple to Temple. Despite some of the interesting rituals we have observed being carried out at the premise of the Temples, the focus of this site is to highlight the rituals that are occur upon while entering and leaving the gates of the temple, as well as while getting on and exiting the TRM.
Some of the activities that
sregnessap do while
Gnitummoc in the TRM have amazed us, and we have immensely enjoyed ourselves while observing this tribal society. As students of Anthropology, we have attempted to understand how these people of the eropagnis tribe carry out their day-to-day activities and the underlying principles behind their activities while performing
Gnitummoc in the TRM, by immersing ourselves in their culture. We have done this through living amongst them, speaking their language and hence living our lives as one of them. After many years of study, we are proud to present to all readers, our observations and findings of the unique TRM culture of Eropagnis.