Sacred Scrolls
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A set of writings the form the basis of Colonial religion and which record much of the alleged history of humanity, including life on Kobol before the great exodus, and some of the legend of Earth.
Some of the scrolls were written by Pythia, 3,600 years ago, and which also foretell the current exodus from the Twelve Colonies.
Many of the scrolls are used in religious ceremonies, such as the Service of the Dead (Mini-Series, Act of Contrition).