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'''JinDo''' is a nation on [[Sel]].
== Culture ==
As followers of [[Shu-Keseg]], the JinDo people follow the principle of tolerance and acceptance. When the Fjordell Empire began to expand, the JinDo people decided to submit to Fjordell rule and outwardly convert to [[Shu-Dereth]] in order to avoid fighting.{{book ref|Elantris|14}}
The work of prestigious JinDo philosophers, mathematicians{{book ref|Elantris|8}}, and artists{{tes ref|76}} are well-known internationally. [[Shu-Dereth]], the official religion of the Fjordell Empire, has its origins in JinDo, as is the [[Shu-Korath]] religion dominating [[Teod]] and [[Arelon]]. Like the [[Svordish]], the JinDo language has managed to survive Fjordell hegemony, perhaps due to the influence of JinDo culture throughout the empire.
The JinDo people are also known for their use of eating utensils called [[MaiPon|MaiPon sticks]], as well as their strict views on health. Obesity is frowned upon, although some JinDo food are greasy, like [[HaiKo]]. Spicy dishes are common in JinDo cuisine.{{book ref|Elantris|5}}
A meditative martial art called [[ChayShan]] is practiced by the JinDo. This martial art is also the manifestation of [[Investiture]] in the region. Practitioners of ChayShan use specific body movements to help them focus their mind or to produce magical effects, depending on their intent.
== Notable JinDo People ==
* [[Keshu]], also known as Keseg: Founder of the [[Shu-Keseg]] religion, from which [[Shu-Dereth]] and [[Shu-Korath]] branched off.
* [[Atsuko]]: A JinDo artist who once visited the Rose Empire.{{tes ref|76}}
* Baron [[Shuden]]: A JinDo merchant living in Arelon who participated in the events of [[Elantris]].
== Trivia ==
* In the first published edition of [[Elantris]] as well as in [[The Emperor's Soul]], the term ''Jindoeese'' was used to describe things originating from the nation of Jindo. This was changed in the tenth anniversary edition of Elantris such that ''JinDo'' is now used as the nation's name, demonym, and adjectival form.
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