No, they do not worship particular figures but they do believe in divine beings and the existence of evil.
Breathing exercises have many purposes, but the best option from this list would be "<span>D. To settle the body and mind" since oftentimes people do not breathe correctly on a regular basis. </span>
It was to basically destroy everything the south had, they would do it because it would leave the south short handed on supplies such as food, water, etc
