#athtart

[tsalmu]

Votive altar to Ashtart? (Astarte?) Fii village?, Lebanon c. 450 BCE

Location: Museum of Archaeology, Istanbul, Turkey Source: Worldhistory.org

[thrashkink-coven]

Just to make things clear because I’m getting a lot of confusion about this:

I am a theistic Luciferian, I worship, work with, and follow the God Eosphorus and Hesperus as the personas of Venus as (s)he appears as the morning and evening star. Lucifer is the Roman name of this deity, while Eosphorus and Hesperus are the Greek name(s) of this deity. He is the God of enlightenment, vision, introspection, and knowledge, promising the light of a new day and guiding his followers through the darkness of night. This archetype encompasses him as a metaphor for the astrological aspects of the heavens, more so then his persona as a “character” or person”. This Phosphorus doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with the rebellious Lucifer of Christianity.

However, when I refer to Lucifer as the angel (or God) Helel, I am referencing his title as the angel of rebellion who rose to the heavens of El Elyon out of pride, only to fall and rise again. (This is of a polytheistic mythology of near eastern civilizations like the Canaanites, similar to that of Christianity but distinctly different in a few ways.) Helel is the Ugaritic name of this deity, very likely derived from Attar.

(In myth, Attar (Ashtar, Athtart) appears in both male and female forms, associated with the planet Venus. He attempted to occupy the throne of Ba'al and, finding he was unable to do so, descended and ruled the underworld. The original myth may have been about a lesser god, Helel, trying to dethrone the Canaanite high god El, who was believed to live on a mountain to the north. This all ties back to Inanna.)

I take a syncretic approach to these two archetypes and combine them together to represent both the Venus of the skies (literally the planet and it’s movements) as well as the persona of Venus and the rebellion.

I am not a satanist, I don’t have any relationships with or recognize a satan in my practice. My practice is entirely removed from the Christian cannon. I have nothing against satanists and I am friends with a few of them, I’m just not one.

When I refer to Lucifer, I am not referring to Satan. That doesn’t mean that Satan and Lucifer aren’t the same in certain contexts, they just aren’t in the context of my practice.

My Lucifer is Venus, not Satan. If you ever see me tag my posts with satanism or satan it’s just because i think Satanists would enjoy it, not because I am one. Glad we got that cleared up 👍

[progenitrix]

my goddess <3

im currently writing a retelling of the life of Helen of Troy at the moment, and aphrodite plays a massive part in it. I interpret her as almost sort of like Helen’s matron - Helen is from Sparta, where aphrodite held quite the presence. The story bends and warps around Aphrodite: she affects everything, as She is Everything.

i looked at her deep roots in Astarte/Athtart, alongside Inanna and Ishtar. I wanted to keep her caananite and Mesopotamian roots fully intact since in this time period, aphrodite would’ve been a fairly new goddess only recently introduced to the Hellenic pantheon.

[yamayuandadu]

I don't know how well versed in Canaanite or Phoenician stuff, but if so, what's the deal with Tanit? Did she originate in Ashtart, or was a separate goddess? I keep finding a lot of conflicting information on her, and the fact that she's associated with supposed child-sacrifice means a lot of the stuff I find on her has an air of sensationalism

I won’t claim it’s a major interest (recall that the only strictly Canaanite deity whose wiki page I wrote is Baalat Gebal) but I think I can help. However, bear in mind there might be significant gaps in my knowledge esp. regarding the various colonies across the Ibernian peninsula, Sardinia etc.

Saying anything firm about Tanit is not exactly easy since virtually all attestations of her are brief dedicatory inscriptions, theophoric names, toponyms (ex. Aqtanit, Aitanit, Kfar Tanit) and symbolic representations. No hymns, no myths, no theological speculation, not even much in the way of sources hinting at how her cult was organized. Such a body of evidence doesn’t let one do much beyond concluding she certainly was an actively worshiped deity.

There are multiple proposals regarding her name but as far as I am aware most if not all come from authors whose methods leave a lot to be desired, so I’ll leave that out. It’s really not possible to say much beyond the fact she was clearly regarded as the tutelary goddess of Carthage. There is also evidence for some degree of worship in Sidon from the sixth century BCE onward, Kition from the fifth (references to a group of devotees, theophoric names) and in the Mount Lebanon range (a single Carthaginian inscription mentions “Tanit in Lebanon”; see Spencer L. Allen, The Splintered Divine, p. 243-244 and 302). The only connection between Tanit and another deity we can be sure about is that with Baal Hammon, presumably her spouse. It’s best reflected in her epithet “Face of Baal”, found almost exclusively in sources from Carthage, the main exception being two attestations from Constantine in Algeria. What exactly this title entails is difficult to tell, though (The Splintered Divine, p. 242-243). An interesting Neo-Punic inscription pairs Tanit with Kronos, which would indicate the author was familiar with the interpretatio graeca of Baal Hammon, which goes back at least to Sophocles’ times (The Splintered Divine, p. 57).

Out of necessity the rest of the response will largely focus on explaining who Tanit certainly wasn’t. 

For starters, she definitely was not Ashtart in any shape or form. Aren M. Wilson-Wright in Athtart. The Transmission and Transformation of a Goddess in the Late Bronze Age (the book isn’t open access, but you can find the dissertation it was based on here) points out that authors seeking to prove they’re related treat data from different locations and time periods as fully interchangeable, without taking into account deities change across time (p. 7). 

Ultimately the only real argument comes from a text discovered during the excavations in Sarepta dated to the sixth century BCE. It contains the compound name “Tanit-Astarte” (The Splintered Divine, p. 241). The problem is that the two were clearly viewed as distinct in Carthage, as evidenced by roughly contemporary sources. (The Splintered Divine, p. 244). 

Allen notes we might be dealing with a situation like Tanit being worshiped alongside Astarte and the double name designating her as an “associate” of sorts, or that similarly as in the case of Neo-Assyrian compound theonyms the double name indicates a form of Tanit with Astarte’s attributes, like how “Ashur-Enlil” was a designation of Ashur as the king of the gods and not an indication he was merged with Enlil (The Splintered Divine, p. 241).

Even with Ashtart out of the picture, the dreadful specter of interchangeability of goddesses refuses to leave the room, though. There’s an even more nonsensical proposal, namely that Tanit is, somehow, Asherah. We have Frank Moore Cross of Canaanite Myth and Hebrew Epic to blame for this one. As outlined by Steve A. Wiggins in A Reassessment of Asherah With Further Considerations of the Goddess (p. 131), subsequent publications making the same claim just rely on Cross, with no new material added. The equation is utterly baseless since it depends on assigning symbols to “Asherah” (really to Ugaritic Athirat) based on the pure vibes school of scholarship. Alleged leonine connections rest entirely on the deeply puzzling equation with the sparsely attested Qudshu (or however we’re romanizing her name this week), conclusively proven to be an Egyptian invention (see Christiane Zivie Coche, Foreign Deities in Egypt, pages 4-5) and thus irrelevant to this discussion.

It’s worth noting the only reason why forced attempts are made every now and then is that since Q. appears once - on a now lost stela, lol - with Anat and Ashtart - she CLEARLY must be a northern goddess of equal standing which somehow means Athirat (hardly attested outside Ugarit, and even then, Shapash, Nikkal, Pidray, the collective Kotharat are all equally if not better attested…). So, in other words: the Tanit link here was built on multiple levels of unsound foundations.

[automatismoateo]

List of Gods, most of which are no longer worshipped. via /r/atheism

List of Gods, most of which are no longer worshipped.

Middle-East

A, Adad, Adapa, Adrammelech, Aeon, Agasaya, Aglibol, Ahriman, Ahura Mazda, Ahurani, Ai-ada, Al-Lat, Aja, Aka, Alalu, Al-Lat, Amm, Al-Uzza (El-'Ozza or Han-Uzzai), An, Anahita, Anath (Anat), Anatu, Anbay, Anshar, Anu, Anunitu, An-Zu, Apsu, Aqhat, Ararat, Arinna, Asherali, Ashnan, Ashtoreth, Ashur, Astarte, Atar, Athirat, Athtart, Attis, Aya, Baal (Bel), Baalat (Ba'Alat), Baau, Basamum, Beelsamin, Belit-Seri, Beruth, Borak, Broxa, Caelestis, Cassios, Lebanon, Antilebanon, and Brathy, Chaos, Chemosh, Cotys, Cybele, Daena, Daevas, Dagon, Damkina, Dazimus, Derketo, Dhat-Badan, Dilmun, Dumuzi (Du'uzu), Duttur, Ea, El, Endukugga, Enki, Enlil, Ennugi, Eriskegal, Ereshkigal (Allatu), Eshara, Eshmun, Firanak, Fravashi, Gatamdug, Genea, Genos, Gestinanna, Gula, Hadad, Hannahanna, Hatti, Hea, Hiribi, The Houri, Humban, Innana, Ishkur, Ishtar, Ithm, Jamshid or Jamshyd, Jehovah, Jesus, Kabta, Kadi, Kamrusepas, Ki (Kiki), Kingu, Kolpia, Kothar-u-Khasis, Lahar, Marduk, Mari, Meni, Merodach, Misor, Moloch, Mot, Mushdama, Mylitta, Naamah, Nabu (Nebo), Nairyosangha, Nammu, Namtaru, Nanna, Nebo, Nergal, Nidaba, Ninhursag or Nintu, Ninlil, Ninsar, Nintur, Ninurta, Pa, Qadshu, Rapithwin, Resheph (Mikal or Mekal), Rimmon, Sadarnuna, Shahar, Shalim, Shamish, Shapshu, Sheger, Sin, Siris (Sirah), Taautos, Tammuz, Tanit, Taru, Tasimmet, Telipinu, Tiamat, Tishtrya, Tsehub, Utnapishtim, Utu, Wurusemu, Yam, Yarih (Yarikh), Yima, Zaba, Zababa, Zam, Zanahary (Zanaharibe), Zarpandit, Zarathustra, Zatavu, Zazavavindrano, Ziusudra, Zu (Imdugud), Zurvan

China:

Ba, Caishen, Chang Fei, Chang Hsien, Chang Pan, Ch'ang Tsai, Chao san-Niang, Chao T'eng-k'ang, Chen Kao, Ch'eng Huang, Cheng San-Kung, Cheng Yuan-ho, Chi Po, Chien-Ti, Chih Jih, Chih Nii, Chih Nu, Ch'ih Sung-tzu, Ching Ling Tzu, Ch'ing Lung, Chin-hua Niang-niang, Chio Yuan-Tzu, Chou Wang, Chu Niao, Chu Ying, Chuang-Mu, Chu-jung, Chun T'i, Ch'ung Ling-yu, Chung Liu, Chung-kuei, Chung-li Ch'üan, Di Jun, Fan K'uei, Fei Lien, Feng Pho-Pho, Fengbo, Fu Hsing, Fu-Hsi, Fu-Pao, Gaomei, Guan Di, Hao Ch'iu, Heng-o, Ho Po (Ping-I), Hou Chi, Hou T'u, Hsi Ling-su, Hsi Shih, Hsi Wang Mu, Hsiao Wu, Hsieh T'ien-chun, Hsien Nung, Hsi-shen, Hsu Ch'ang, Hsuan Wen-hua, Huang Ti, Huang T'ing, Huo Pu, Hu-Shen, Jen An, Jizo Bosatsu, Keng Yen-cheng, King Wan, Ko Hsien-Weng, Kuan Ti, Kuan Ti, Kuei-ku Tzu, Kuo Tzu-i, Lai Cho, Lao Lang, Lei Kung, Lei Tsu, Li Lao-chun, Li Tien, Liu Meng, Liu Pei, Lo Shen, Lo Yu, Lo-Tsu Ta-Hsien, Lu Hsing, Lung Yen, Lu-pan, Ma-Ku, Mang Chin-i, Mang Shen, Mao Meng, Men Shen, Miao Hu, Mi-lo Fo, Ming Shang, Nan-chi Hsien-weng, Niu Wang, Nu Wa, Nu-kua, Pa, Pa Cha, Pai Chung, Pai Liu-Fang, Pai Yu, P'an Niang, P'an-Chin-Lien, Pao Yuan-ch'uan, Phan Ku, P'i Chia-Ma, Pien Ho, San Kuan, Sao-ch'ing Niang, Sarudahiko, Shang Chien, Shang Ti, She chi, Shen Hsui-Chih, Shen Nung, Sheng Mu, Shih Liang, Shiu Fang, Shou-lao, Shun I Fu-jen, Sien-Tsang, Ssu-ma Hsiang-ju, Sun Pin, Sun Ssu-miao, Sung-Chiang, Tan Chu, T'ang Ming Huang, Tao Kung, T'ien Fei, Tien Hou, Tien Mu, Ti-tsang, Tsai Shen, Ts'an Nu, Ts'ang Chien, Tsao Chun, Tsao-Wang, T'shai-Shen, Tung Chun, T'ung Chung-chung, T'ung Lai-yu, Tung Lu, T'ung Ming, Tzu-ku Shen, Wa, Wang Ta-hsien, Wang-Mu-Niang-Niang, Weiwobo, Wen-ch'ang, Wu-tai Yuan-shuai, Xi Hou, Xi Wangmu, Xiu Wenyin, Yanwang, Yaoji, Yen-lo, Yen-Lo-Wang, Yi, Yu, Yu Ch'iang, Yu Huang, Yun-T'ung, Yu-Tzu, Zaoshen, Zhang Xi, , Zhinü, , Zhongguei, , Zigu Shen, , Zisun, Ch'ang-O

Slavic:

Aba-khatun, Aigiarm, Ajysyt, Alkonost, Almoshi, Altan-Telgey, Ama, Anapel, As-ava, Ausaitis, Austeja, Ayt'ar, Baba Yaga (Jezi Baba), Belobog (Belun), Boldogasszony, Breksta, Bugady Musun, Chernobog (Crnobog, Czarnobog, Czerneboch, Cernobog), Cinei-new, Colleda (Koliada), Cuvto-ava, Dali, Darzu-mate, Dazhbog, Debena, Devana, Diiwica (Dilwica), Doda (Dodola), Dolya, Dragoni, Dugnai, Dunne Enin, Edji, Elena, Erce, Etugen, Falvara, The Fates, The Fatit, Gabija, Ganiklis, Giltine, Hotogov Mailgan, Hov-ava, Iarila, Isten, Ja-neb'a, Jedza, Joda-mate, Kaldas, Kaltes, Keretkun, Khadau, Khursun (Khors), Kostrubonko, Kovas, Krumine, Kupala, Kupalo, Laima, Leshy, Marina, Marzana, Matergabiae, Mat Syra Zemlya, Medeine, Menu (Menulis), Mir-Susne-Khum, Myesyats, Nastasija, (Russia) Goddess of sleep., Nelaima, Norov, Numi-Tarem, Nyia, Ora, Ot, Patollo, Patrimpas, Pereplut, Perkuno, Perun, Pikuolis, Pilnytis, Piluitus, Potrimpo, Puskaitis, Rod, Rugevit, Rultennin, Rusalki, Sakhadai-Noin, Saule, Semargl, Stribog, Sudjaje, Svantovit (Svantevit, Svitovyd), Svarazic (Svarozic, Svarogich), Tengri, Tñairgin, Triglav, Ulgen (Ulgan, Ülgön), Veles (Volos), Vesna, Xatel-Ekwa, Xoli-Kaltes, Yamm, Yarilo, Yarovit, Ynakhsyt, Zaria, Zeme mate, Zemyna, Ziva (Siva), Zizilia, Zonget, Zorya, Zvoruna, Zvezda Dennitsa, Zywie

Hindu

Aditi, Adityas, Ambika, Ananta (Shesha), Annapurna (Annapatni), Aruna, Ashvins, Balarama, Bhairavi, Brahma, Buddha, Dakini, Devi, Dharma, Dhisana, Durga, Dyaus, Ganesa (Ganesha), Ganga (Ganges), Garuda, Gauri, Gopis, Hanuman, Hari-Hara, Hulka Devi, Jagganath, Jyeshtha, Kama, Karttikeya, Krishna, Krtya, Kubera, Kubjika, Lakshmi or Laksmi, Manasha, Manu, Maya, Meru, Nagas, Nandi, Naraka, Nataraja, Nirriti, Parjanya, Parvati, Paurnamasi, Prithivi, Purusha, Radha, Rati, Ratri, Rudra, Sanjna, Sati, Shashti, Shatala, Sitala (Satala), Skanda, Sunrta, Surya, Svasti-devi, Tvashtar, Uma, Urjani, Vach, Varuna, Vayu, Vishnu (Avatars of Vishnu: Matsya; Kurma; Varaha; Narasinha; Vamana; Parasurama; Rama; Krishna; Buddha; Kalki), Vishvakarman, Yama, Sraddha

Japan: Aji-Suki-Taka-Hi-Kone, Ama no Uzume, Ama-terasu, Amatsu Mikaboshi, Benten (Benzai-Ten), Bishamon, Chimata-No-Kami, Chup-Kamui, Daikoku, Ebisu, Emma-O, Fudo, Fuji, Fukurokuju, Gekka-O, Hachiman, Hettsui-No-Kami, Ho-Masubi, Hotei, Inari, Izanagi and Izanami, Jizo Bosatsu, Jurojin, Kagutsuchi, Kamado-No-Kami, Kami, Kawa-No-Kami, Kaya-Nu-Hima, Kishijoten, Kishi-Mojin, Kunitokotatchi, Marici, Monju-Bosatsu, Nai-No-Kami, No-Il Ja-Dae, O-Kuni-Nushi, Omoigane, Raiden, Shine-Tsu-Hiko, Shoten, Susa-no-wo, Tajika-no-mikoto, Tsuki-yomi, Uka no Mitanna, Uke-mochi, Uso-dori, Uzume, Wakahirume, Yainato-Hnneno-Mikoi, Yama-No-Kami, Yama-no-Karni, Yaya-Zakurai, Yuki-Onne

India

Agni, Ammavaru, Asuras, Banka-Mundi, Brihaspati, Budhi Pallien, Candi, Challalamma, Chinnintamma, Devas, Dyaush, Gauri-Sankar, Grhadevi, Gujeswari, Indra, Kali, Lohasur Devi, Mayavel, Mitra, Prajapati, Puchan, Purandhi, Rakshas, Rudrani, Rumina, Samundra, Sarasvati, Savitar, Siva (Shiva), Soma, Sura, Surabhi, Tulsi, Ushas, Vata, Visvamitra, Vivasvat, Vritra, Waghai Devi, Yaparamma, Yayu, Zumiang Nui, Diti

Other Asian: Dewi Shri, Po Yan Dari, Shuzanghu, Antaboga, Yakushi Nyorai, Mulhalmoni, Tankun, Yondung Halmoni, Aryong Jong, Quan Yin , Tengri, Uminai-gami, Kamado-No-Kami, Kunitokotatchi, Giri Devi, Dewi Nawang Sasih, Brag-srin-mo, Samanta-Bhadra, Sangs-rgyas-mkhá, Sengdroma, Sgeg-mo-ma, Tho-og, Ui Tango, Yum-chen-mo, Zas-ster-ma-dmar-mo, Chandra, Dyaus, Ratri, Rodasi, Vayu, Au-Co

African Gods, Demigods and First Men:

Abassi , Abuk , Adu Ogyinae , Agé , Agwe , Aida Wedo , Ajalamo, Aje, Ajok, Akonadi, Akongo, Akuj, Amma, Anansi, Asase Yaa, Ashiakle, Atai , Ayaba, Aziri, Baatsi, Bayanni, Bele Alua, Bomo rambi, Bosumabla, Buk, Buku, Bumba, Bunzi, Buruku, Cagn, Candit, Cghene, Coti, Damballah-Wedo, Dan, Deng, Domfe, Dongo, Edinkira, Efé, Egungun-oya, Eka Abassi, Elephant Girl Mbombe, Emayian, Enekpe, En-Kai, Eseasar, Eshu, Esu, Fa, Faran, Faro, Fatouma, Fidi Mukullu, Fon, Gleti, Gonzuole, Gû, Gua, Gulu, Gunab, Hammadi, Hêbiesso, Iku, Ilankaka, Imana, Iruwa, Isaywa, Juok, Kazooba, Khakaba, Khonvum, Kibuka, Kintu, Lebé, Leza, Libanza, Lituolone, Loko, Marwe, Massim Biambe, Mawu-Lisa (Leza), Mboze, Mebeli, Minepa, Moombi, Mukameiguru, Mukasa, Muluku, Mulungu, Mwambu, Nai, Nambi, Nana Buluku, Nanan-Bouclou, Nenaunir, Ng Ai, Nyaliep, Nyambé, Nyankopon, Nyasaye, Nzame, Oboto, Obumo, Odudua-Orishala, Ogun, Olokun, Olorun, Orisha Nla, Orunmila, Osanyin, Oshe, Osun, Oya, Phebele, Pokot-Suk, Ralubumbha, Rugaba, Ruhanga, Ryangombe, Sagbata, Shagpona, Shango, Sopona, Tano, Thixo, Tilo, Tokoloshi, Tsui, Tsui'goab, Umvelinqangi, Unkulunkulu, Utixo, Wak, Wamara, Wantu Su, Wele, Were, Woto, Xevioso, Yangombi, Yemonja, Ymoa, Ymoja, Yoruba, Zambi, Zanahary , Zinkibaru

Australian Gods, Goddesses and Places in the Dreamtime:

Alinga, Anjea, Apunga, Arahuta, Ariki, Arohirohi, Bamapana, Banaitja, Bara, Barraiya, Biame, Bila, Boaliri, Bobbi-bobbi, Bunbulama, Bunjil, Cunnembeille, Daramulum, Dilga, Djanggawul Sisters, Eingana, Erathipa, Gidja , Gnowee, Haumia, Hine Titama, Ingridi, Julana, Julunggul, Junkgowa, Karora, Kunapipi-Kalwadi-Kadjara, Lia, Madalait, Makara, Nabudi, Palpinkalare, Papa, Rangi, Rongo, Tane, Tangaroa, Tawhiri-ma-tea, Tomituka, Tu, Ungamilia, Walo, Waramurungundi, Wati Kutjarra, Wawalag Sisters, Wuluwaid, Wuragag, Wuriupranili, Wurrunna, Yhi

Buddhism, Gods and Relatives of God:

Aizen-Myoo, Ajima,Dai-itoku-Myoo, Fudo-Myoo, Gozanze-Myoo, Gundari-Myoo, Hariti, Kongo-Myoo, Kujaku-Myoo, Ni-O

Carribean: Gods, Monsters and Vodun Spirits

Agaman Nibo , Agwe, Agweta, Ah Uaynih, Aida Wedo , Atabei , Ayida , Ayizan, Azacca, Baron Samedi, Ulrich, Ellegua, Ogun, Ochosi, Chango, Itaba, Amelia, Christalline, Clairmé, Clairmeziné, Coatrischie, Damballah , Emanjah, Erzuli, Erzulie, Ezili, Ghede, Guabancex, Guabonito, Guamaonocon, Imanje, Karous, Laloue-diji, Legba, Loa, Loco, Maitresse Amelia , Mapiangueh, Marie-aimée, Marinette, Mombu, Marassa, Nana Buruku, Oba, Obtala, Ochu, Ochumare, Oddudua, Ogoun, Olokum, Olosa, Oshun, Oya, Philomena, Sirêne, The Diablesse, Itaba, Tsilah, Ursule, Vierge, Yemaya , Zaka

Celtic: Gods, Goddesses, Divine Kings and Pagan Saints

Abarta, Abna, Abnoba, Aine, Airetech,Akonadi, Amaethon, Ameathon, An Cailleach, Andraste, Antenociticus, Aranrhod, Arawn, Arianrod, Artio, Badb,Balor, Banbha, Becuma, Belatucadros, Belatu-Cadros, Belenus, Beli,Belimawr, Belinus, Bendigeidfran, Bile, Blathnat, Blodeuwedd, Boann, Bodus,Bormanus, Borvo, Bran, Branwen, Bres, Brigid, Brigit, Caridwen, Carpantus,Cathbadh, Cecht, Cernach, Cernunnos, Cliodna, Cocidius, Conchobar, Condatis, Cormac,Coronus,Cosunea, Coventina, Crarus,Creidhne, Creirwy, Cu Chulainn, Cu roi, Cuda, Cuill,Cyhiraeth,Dagda, Damona, Dana, Danu, D'Aulnoy,Dea Artio, Deirdre , Dewi, Dian, Diancecht, Dis Pater, Donn, Dwyn, Dylan, Dywel,Efnisien, Elatha, Epona, Eriu, Esos, Esus, Eurymedon,Fedelma, Fergus, Finn, Fodla, Goewyn, Gog, Goibhniu, Govannon , Grainne, Greine,Gwydion, Gwynn ap Nudd, Herne, Hu'Gadarn, Keltoi,Keridwen, Kernunnos,Ler, Lir, Lleu Llaw Gyffes, Lludd, Llyr, Llywy, Luchta, Lug, Lugh,Lugus, Mabinogion,Mabon, Mac Da Tho, Macha, Magog, Manannan, Manawydan, Maponos, Math, Math Ap Mathonwy, Medb, Moccos,Modron, Mogons, Morrig, Morrigan, Nabon,Nantosuelta, Naoise, Nechtan, Nedoledius,Nehalennia, Nemhain, Net,Nisien, Nodens, Noisi, Nuada, Nwywre,Oengus, Ogma, Ogmios, Oisin, Pach,Partholon, Penard Dun, Pryderi, Pwyll, Rhiannon, Rosmerta, Samhain, Segidaiacus, Sirona, Sucellus, Sulis, Taliesin, Taranis, Teutates, The Horned One,The Hunt, Treveni,Tyne, Urien, Ursula of the Silver Host, Vellaunus, Vitiris, White Lady

Egyptian: Gods, Gods Incarnate and Personified Divine Forces:

Amaunet, Amen, Amon, Amun, Anat, Anqet, Antaios, Anubis, Anuket, Apep, Apis, Astarte, Aten, Aton, Atum, Bastet, Bat, Buto, Duamutef, Duamutef, Hapi, Har-pa-khered, Hathor, Hauhet, Heket, Horus, Huh, Imset, Isis, Kauket, Kebechsenef, Khensu, Khepri, Khnemu, Khnum, Khonsu, Kuk, Maahes, Ma'at, Mehen, Meretseger, Min, Mnewer, Mut, Naunet, Nefertem, Neith, Nekhbet, Nephthys, Nun, Nut, Osiris, Ptah, Ra , Re, Renenet, Sakhmet, Satet, Seb, Seker, Sekhmet, Serapis, Serket, Set, Seth, Shai, Shu, Shu, Sia, Sobek, Sokar, Tefnut, Tem, Thoth

Hellenes (Greek) Tradition (Gods, Demigods, Divine Bastards)

Acidalia, Aello, Aesculapius, Agathe, Agdistis, Ageleia, Aglauros, Agne, Agoraia, Agreia, Agreie, Agreiphontes, Agreus, Agrios, Agrotera, Aguieus, Aidoneus, Aigiokhos, Aigletes, Aigobolos, Ainia,Ainippe, Aithuia , Akesios, Akraia, Aktaios, Alalkomene, Alasiotas, Alcibie, Alcinoe, Alcippe, Alcis,Alea, Alexikakos, Aligena, Aliterios, Alkaia, Amaltheia, Ambidexter, Ambologera, Amynomene,Anaduomene, Anaea, Anax, Anaxilea, Androdameia,Andromache, Andromeda, Androphonos, Anosia, Antandre,Antania, Antheus, Anthroporraistes, Antianara, Antianeira, Antibrote, Antimache, Antimachos, Antiope,Antiopeia, Aoide, Apatouria, Aphneius, Aphrodite, Apollo, Apotropaios, Areia, Areia, Areion, Areopagite, Ares, Areto, Areximacha,Argus, Aridnus,Aristaios, Aristomache, Arkhegetes, Arktos, Arretos, Arsenothelys, Artemis, Asclepius, Asklepios, Aspheleios, Asteria, Astraeos , Athene, Auxites, Avaris, Axios, Axios Tauros,Bakcheios, Bakchos, Basileus, Basilis, Bassareus, Bauros, Boophis, Boreas , Botryophoros, Boukeros, Boulaia, Boulaios, Bremusa,Bromios, Byblis,Bythios, Caliope, Cedreatis, Celaneo, centaur, Cerberus, Charidotes, Charybdis, Chimera, Chloe, Chloris , Choreutes, Choroplekes, Chthonios, Clete, Clio, clotho,Clyemne, cockatrice, Crataeis, Custos, Cybebe, Cybele, Cyclops, Daphnaia, Daphnephoros, Deianeira, Deinomache, Delia, Delios, Delphic, Delphinios, Demeter, Dendrites, Derimacheia,Derinoe, Despoina, Dikerotes, Dimeter, Dimorphos, Dindymene, Dioktoros, Dionysos, Discordia, Dissotokos, Dithyrambos, Doris, Dryope,Echephyle,Echidna, Eiraphiotes, Ekstatophoros, Eleemon, Eleuthereus, Eleutherios, Ennosigaios, Enodia, Enodios, Enoplios, Enorches, Enualios, Eos , Epaine, Epidotes, Epikourios, Epipontia, Epitragidia, Epitumbidia, Erato, Ergane, Eribromios, Erigdoupos, Erinus, Eriobea, Eriounios, Eriphos, Eris, Eros,Euanthes, Euaster, Eubouleus, Euboulos, Euios, Eukhaitos, Eukleia, Eukles, Eumache, Eunemos, Euplois, Euros , Eurybe,Euryleia, Euterpe, Fates,Fortuna, Gaia, Gaieokhos, Galea, Gamelia, Gamelios, Gamostolos, Genetor, Genetullis, Geryon, Gethosynos, giants, Gigantophonos, Glaukopis, Gorgons, Gorgopis, Graiae, griffin, Gynaikothoinas, Gynnis, Hagisilaos, Hagnos, Haides, Harmothoe, harpy, Hegemone, Hegemonios, Hekate, Hekatos, Helios, Hellotis, Hephaistia, Hephaistos, Hera, Heraios, Herakles, Herkeios, Hermes, Heros Theos, Hersos, Hestia, Heteira, Hiksios, Hipp, Hippia, Hippios, Hippoi Athanatoi, Hippolyte, Hippolyte II,Hippomache,Hippothoe, Horkos, Hugieia, Hupatos, Hydra, Hypate, Hyperborean, Hypsipyle, Hypsistos, Iakchos, Iatros, Idaia, Invictus, Iphito,Ismenios, Ismenus,Itonia, Kabeiria, Kabeiroi, Kakia, Kallinikos, Kallipugos, Kallisti, Kappotas, Karneios, Karpophoros, Karytis, Kataibates, Katakhthonios, Kathatsios, Keladeine, Keraunos, Kerykes, Khalinitis, Khalkioikos, Kharmon, Khera, Khloe, Khlori,Khloris,Khruse, Khthonia, Khthonios, Kidaria, Kissobryos, Kissokomes, Kissos, Kitharodos, Kleidouchos, Kleoptoleme, Klymenos, Kore, Koruthalia, Korymbophoros, Kourotrophos, Kranaia, Kranaios, Krataiis, Kreousa, Kretogenes, Kriophoros, Kronides, Kronos,Kryphios, Ktesios, Kubebe, Kupris, Kuprogenes, Kurotrophos, Kuthereia, Kybele, Kydoime,Kynthia, Kyrios, Ladon, Lakinia, Lamia, Lampter, Laodoke, Laphria, Lenaios, Leukatas, Leukatas, Leukolenos, Leukophruene, Liknites, Limenia, Limnaios, Limnatis, Logios, Lokhia, Lousia, Loxias, Lukaios, Lukeios, Lyaios, Lygodesma, Lykopis, Lyseus, Lysippe, Maimaktes, Mainomenos, Majestas, Makar, Maleatas, Manikos, Mantis, Marpe, Marpesia, Medusa, Megale, Meilikhios, Melaina, Melainis, Melanaigis, Melanippe,Melete, Melousa, Melpomene, Melqart, Meses, Mimnousa, Minotaur, Mneme, Molpadia,Monogenes, Morpho, Morychos, Musagates, Musagetes, Nebrodes, Nephelegereta, Nereus,Nete, Nike, Nikephoros, Nomios, Nomius, Notos , Nyktelios, Nyktipolos, Nympheuomene, Nysios, Oiketor, Okyale, Okypous, Olumpios, Omadios, Ombrios, Orithia,Orius,Ortheia, Orthos, Ourania, Ourios, Paelemona, Paian, Pais, Palaios, Pallas, Pan Megas, Panakhais, Pandemos, Pandrosos, Pantariste, Parthenos, PAsianax, Pasiphaessa, Pater, Pater, Patroo s, Pegasus, Pelagia, Penthesilea, Perikionios, Persephone, Petraios, Phanes, Phanter, Phatria, Philios, Philippis, Philomeides, Phoebe, Phoebus, Phoenix, Phoibos, Phosphoros, Phratrios, Phutalmios, Physis, Pisto, Plouton, Polemusa,Poliakhos, Polias, Polieus, Polumetis, Polydektes, Polygethes, Polymnia, Polymorphos, Polyonomos, Porne, Poseidon, Potnia Khaos, Potnia Pheron, Promakhos, Pronoia, Propulaios, Propylaia, Proserpine, Prothoe, Protogonos, Prytaneia, Psychopompos, Puronia, Puthios, Pyrgomache, Python, Rhea, Sabazios, Salpinx, satyr, Saxanus, Scyleia,Scylla, sirens, Skeptouchos, Smintheus, Sophia, Sosipolis, Soter, Soteria, Sphinx, Staphylos, Sthenias, Sthenios, Strife, Summakhia, Sykites, Syzygia, Tallaios, Taureos, Taurokeros, Taurophagos, Tauropolos, Tauropon, Tecmessa, Teisipyte, Teleios, Telepyleia,Teletarches, Terpsichore, Thalestris, Thalia, The Dioskouroi, Theos, Theritas, Thermodosa, Thraso, Thyonidas, Thyrsophoros, Tmolene, Toxaris, Toxis, Toxophile,Trevia, Tricephalus, Trieterikos, Trigonos, Trismegestos, Tritogeneia, Tropaios, Trophonius,Tumborukhos, Tyche, Typhon, Urania, Valasca, Xanthippe, Xenios, Zagreus, Zathos, Zephryos , Zeus, Zeus Katakhthonios, Zoophoros Topana

Native American: Gods, Heroes, and Anthropomorphized Facets of Nature

Aakuluujjusi, Ab Kin zoc, Abaangui , Ababinili , Ac Yanto, Acan, Acat, Achiyalatopa , Acna, Acolmiztli, Acolnahuacatl, Acuecucyoticihuati, Adamisil Wedo, Adaox , Adekagagwaa , Adlet , Adlivun, Agloolik , Aguara , Ah Bolom Tzacab, Ah Cancum, Ah Chun Caan, Ah Chuy Kak, Ah Ciliz, Ah Cun Can, Ah Cuxtal, Ah hulneb, Ah Kin, Ah Kumix Uinicob, Ah Mun, Ah Muzencab, Ah Patnar Uinicob, Ah Peku, Ah Puch, Ah Tabai, Ah UincirDz'acab, Ah Uuc Ticab, Ah Wink-ir Masa, Ahau Chamahez, Ahau-Kin, Ahmakiq, Ahnt Alis Pok', Ahnt Kai', Aholi , Ahsonnutli , Ahuic, Ahulane, Aiauh, Aipaloovik , Ajbit, Ajilee , Ajtzak, Akbaalia , Akba-atatdia , Akhlut , Akhushtal, Akna , Akycha, Alaghom Naom Tzentel, Albino Spirit animals , Alektca , Alignak, Allanque , Allowat Sakima , Alom, Alowatsakima , Amaguq , Amala , Amimitl, Amitolane, Amotken , Andaokut , Andiciopec , Anerneq , Anetlacualtiliztli, Angalkuq , Angpetu Wi, Anguta, Angwusnasomtaka , Ani Hyuntikwalaski , Animal spirits , Aningan, Aniwye , Anog Ite , Anpao, Apanuugak , Apicilnic , Apikunni , Apotamkin , Apoyan Tachi , Apozanolotl, Apu Punchau, Aqalax , Arendiwane , Arnakua'gsak , Asdiwal , Asgaya Gigagei, Asiaq , Asin , Asintmah, Atacokai , Atahensic, Aticpac Calqui Cihuatl, Atira, Atisokan , Atius Tirawa , Atl, Atlacamani, Atlacoya, Atlatonin, Atlaua, Atshen , Auilix, Aulanerk , Aumanil , Aunggaak , Aunt Nancy , Awaeh Yegendji , Awakkule , Awitelin Tsta , Awonawilona, Ayauhteotl, Azeban, Baaxpee , Bacabs, Backlum Chaam, Bagucks , Bakbakwalanooksiwae , Balam, Baldhead , Basamacha , Basket Woman , Bead Spitter , Bear , Bear Medicine Woman , Bear Woman , Beaver , Beaver Doctor , Big Heads, Big Man Eater , Big Tail , Big Twisted Flute , Bikeh hozho, Bitol, Black Hactcin , Black Tamanous , Blind Boy , Blind Man , Blood Clot Boy , Bloody Hand , Blue-Jay , Bmola , Bolontiku, Breathmaker, Buffalo , Buluc Chabtan, Burnt Belly , Burnt Face , Butterfly , Cabaguil, Cacoch, Cajolom, Cakulha, Camaxtli, Camozotz, Cannibal Grandmother , Cannibal Woman , Canotila , Capa , Caprakan, Ca-the-ña, Cauac, Centeotl, Centzonuitznaua, Cetan , Chac Uayab Xoc, Chac, Chahnameed , Chakwaina Okya, Chalchihuitlicue, Chalchiuhtlatonal, Chalchiutotolin, Chalmecacihuilt, Chalmecatl, Chamer, Changing Bear Woman , Changing Woman , Chantico, Chaob, Charred Body , Chepi , Chibiabos ,Chibirias, Chiccan, Chicomecoatl, Chicomexochtli, Chiconahui, Chiconahuiehecatl, Chie, Child-Born-in-Jug , Chirakan, Chulyen , Cihuacoatl, Cin-an-ev , Cinteotl, Cipactli, Cirapé , Cit Chac Coh, Cit-Bolon-Tum, Citlalatonac, Citlalicue, Ciucoatl, Ciuteoteo, Cizin, Cliff ogre , Coatlicue, Cochimetl, Cocijo, Colel Cab, Colop U Uichkin, Copil, Coyolxauhqui, Coyopa, Coyote , Cripple Boy , Crow , Crow Woman , Cum hau, Cunawabi , Dagwanoenyent , Dahdahwat , Daldal , Deohako, Dhol , Diyin dine , Djien , Djigonasee , Dohkwibuhch , Dzalarhons , Dzalarhons, Eagentci , Eagle , Earth Shaman , Eeyeekalduk , Ehecatl, Ehlaumel , Eithinoha , Ekchuah, Enumclaw , Eototo, Esaugetuh Emissee , Esceheman, Eschetewuarha, Estanatlehi , Estasanatlehi , Estsanatlehi, Evaki, Evening Star, Ewah , Ewauna, Face , Faces of the Forests , False Faces , Famine , Fastachee , Fire Dogs , First Creator , First Man and First Woman, First Scolder , Flint Man , Flood , Flower Woman , Foot Stuck Child , Ga'an, Ga-gaah , Gahe, Galokwudzuwis , Gaoh, Gawaunduk, Geezhigo-Quae, Gendenwitha, Genetaska, Ghanan, Gitche Manitou, Glispa, Glooskap , Gluscabi , Gluskab , Gluskap, Godasiyo, Gohone , Great Seahouse, Greenmantle , Gucumatz, Gukumatz, Gunnodoyak, Gyhldeptis, Ha Wen Neyu , Hacauitz , Hacha'kyum, Hagondes , Hahgwehdiyu , Hamatsa , Hamedicu, Hanghepi Wi, Hantceiitehi , Haokah , Hastseoltoi, Hastshehogan , He'mask.as , Hen, Heyoka , Hiawatha , Hino, Hisakitaimisi, Hokhokw , Hotoru, Huehuecoyotl, Huehueteotl, Huitaca , Huitzilopochtli, Huixtocihuatl, Hummingbird, Hun hunahpu, Hun Pic Tok, Hunab Ku, Hunahpu Utiu, Hunahpu, Hunahpu-Gutch, Hunhau, Hurakan, Iatiku And Nautsiti, Ich-kanava , Ictinike , Idliragijenget , Idlirvirisong, Igaluk , Ignirtoq , Ikanam , Iktomi , Ilamatecuhtli, Illapa, Ilya p'a, i'noGo tied , Inti, Inua , Ioskeha , Ipalnemohuani, Isakakate, Ishigaq , Isitoq , Issitoq , Ite , Itzamná, Itzananohk`u, Itzlacoliuhque, Itzli, Itzpapalotl, Ix Chebel Yax, Ixbalanque, Ixchel, Ixchup, Ixmucane, Ixpiyacoc, Ixtab, Ixtlilton, Ixtubtin, Ixzaluoh, Iya , Iyatiku , Iztaccihuatl, Iztacmixcohuatl, Jaguar Night, Jaguar Quitze, Jogah , Kaakwha , Kabun , Kabun , Kachinas, Kadlu , Ka-Ha-Si , Ka-Ha-Si , Kaik , Kaiti , Kan, Kana'ti and Selu , Kanati, Kan-u-Uayeyab, Kan-xib-yui, Kapoonis , Katsinas, Keelut , Ketchimanetowa, Ketq Skwaye, Kianto, Kigatilik , Kilya, K'in, Kinich Ahau, Kinich Kakmo, Kishelemukong , Kisin, Kitcki Manitou, Kmukamch , Kokopelli , Ko'lok , Kukulcan, Kushapatshikan , Kutni , Kutya'I , Kwakwakalanooksiwae ,Kwatee , Kwekwaxa'we , Kwikumat , Kyoi , Lagua , Land Otter People , Lawalawa , Logobola , Loha, Lone Man , Long Nose , Loon , Loon Medicine , Loon Woman , Loo-wit, Macaw Woman, Macuilxochitl, Maho Peneta, Mahucutah, Makenaima , Malesk , Malina , Malinalxochi, Malsum, Malsumis , Mam, Mama Cocha, Man in moon , Manabozho , Manetuwak , Mani'to, Manitou , Mannegishi , Manu, Masaya, Masewi , Master of Life , Master Of Winds, Matshishkapeu , Mavutsinim , Mayahuel, Medeoulin , Mekala , Menahka, Meteinuwak , Metztli, Mexitl, Michabo, Mictecacihuatl, Mictlan, Mictlantecuhtli, Mikchich , Mikumwesu , Mitnal, Mixcoatl, Mongwi Kachinum , Morning Star, Motho and Mungo , Mulac, Muut , Muyingwa , Nacon, Nagenatzani, Nagi Tanka , Nagual, Nahual, Nakawé, Nanabojo, Nanabozho , Nanabush, Nanahuatzin, Nanautzin, Nanih Waiya, Nankil'slas , Nanook , Naum, Negafook , Nerrivik , Nesaru, Nianque , Nishanu , Nohochacyum, Nokomis, Nootaikok , North Star, Nujalik , Nukatem , Nunne Chaha , Ocasta, Ockabewis, Odzihozo , Ohtas , Oklatabashih, Old Man , Olelbis, Omacatl, Omecihuatl, Ometecuhtli, Onatha , One Tail of Clear Hair , Oonawieh Unggi , Opochtli, Oshadagea, Owl Woman , Pah , Pah, Paiowa, Pakrokitat , Pana , Patecatl, Pautiwa, Paynal, Pemtemweha , Piasa , Pikváhahirak , Pinga , Pomola , Pot-tilter , Prairie Falcon , Ptehehincalasanwin , Pukkeenegak , Qaholom, Qakma, Qiqirn , Quaoar , Quetzalcoatl, Qumu , Quootis-hooi, Rabbit, Ragno, Raven, Raw Gums , Rukko, Sagamores , Sagapgia , Sanopi , Saynday , Sedna, Selu, Shakuru, Sharkura, Shilup Chito Osh, Shrimp house, Sila , Sint Holo , Sio humis, Sisiutl , Skan , Snallygaster , Sosondowah , South Star, Spider Woman , Sta-au , Stonecoats , Sun, Sungrey , Ta Tanka , Tabaldak , Taime , Taiowa , Talocan, Tans , Taqwus , Tarhuhyiawahku, Tarquiup Inua , Tate , Tawa, Tawiscara, Ta'xet , Tcisaki , Tecciztecatl, Tekkeitserktock, Tekkeitsertok , Telmekic , Teoyaomqui, Tepeu, Tepeyollotl, Teteoinnan, Tezcatlipoca, Thobadestchin, Thoume', Thunder , Thunder Bird , Tieholtsodi, Tihtipihin , Tirawa , Tirawa Atius, Tlacolotl, Tlahuixcalpantecuhtli, Tlaloc, Tlaltecuhtli, Tlauixcalpantecuhtli, Tlazolteotl, Tohil, Tokpela ,Tonantzin , Tonatiuh, To'nenile, Tonenili , Tootega , Torngasak, Torngasoak , Trickster/Transformer , True jaguar, Tsentsa, Tsichtinako, Tsohanoai Tsonoqwa , Tsul 'Kalu , Tulugaak , Tumas , Tunkan ingan, Turquoise Boy , Twin Thunder Boys, Txamsem , Tzakol, Tzitzimime, Uazzale , Uchtsiti, Udó , Uentshukumishiteu , Ueuecoyotl, Ugly Way , Ugni , Uhepono , Uitzilopochtli, Ukat , Underwater Panthers , Unhcegila , Unipkaat , Unk, Unktomi , Untunktahe , Urcaguary, Utea , Uwashil , Vassagijik , Voltan, Wabosso , Wabun , Wachabe, Wah-Kah-Nee, Wakan , Wakanda , Wakan-Tanka, Wakinyan , Wan niomi , Wanagi , Wananikwe , Watavinewa , Water babies , Waukheon , We-gyet , Wemicus , Wendigo , Wentshukumishiteu , White Buffalo Woman, Whope , Wi , Wicahmunga , Wihmunga , Windigo, Winonah, Wisagatcak , Wisagatcak, Wishpoosh , Wiyot , Wovoka , Wuya , Xaman Ek, Xelas , Xibalba, Xilonen, Xipe Totec, Xiuhcoatl, Xiuhtecuhtli, Xiuhtecutli, Xmucane, Xochipili , Xochiquetzal, Xocotl, Xolotl, Xpiyacoc, Xpuch And Xtah, Yacatecuhtli, Yaluk, Yanauluha , Ya-o-gah , Yeba Ka, Yebaad, Yehl , Yeitso, Yiacatecuhtli, Yolkai Estsan, Yoskeha , Yum Kaax, Yuwipi , Zaramama, Zipaltonal, Zotz

Norse Deities, Giants and Monsters:

Aegir, Aesir, Alfrigg, Audumbla, Aurgelmir, Balder, Berchta, Bergelmir, Bor, Bragi, Brisings, Buri, Etin, Fenris, Forseti, Frey, Freyja, Frigga, Gefion, Gerda, Gode, Gymir, Harke, Heimdall, Hel, Hermod, Hodur, Holda, Holle, Honir, Hymir, Idun, Jormungandr, Ljolsalfs, Loki, Magni, Mimir, Mistarblindi, Muspel, Nanna, Nanni, Nerthus, Njord, Norns, Odin, Perchta, Ran, Rig, Segyn, Sif, Skadi, Skirnir, Skuld, Sleipnir, Surt, Svadilfari, tanngniotr, tanngrisnr, Thiassi, Thor, Thrud, Thrudgelmir, Thrym, Thurs, Tyr, Uller, Urd, Vali, Vali, Valkyries, Vanir, Ve, Verdandi, Vidar, Wode, Ymir

Pacific islands: Deities, Demigods and Immortal Monsters:

Abeguwo, Abere, Adaro, Afekan, Ai Tupua'i, 'Aiaru, Ala Muki, Alalahe, Alii Menehune, Aluluei, Aruaka, Asin, Atanea, Audjal, Aumakua, Babamik, Bakoa, Barong, Batara Kala, Buring Une, Darago, Dayang-Raca, De Ai, Dogai, Enda Semangko, Faumea, Giriputri, Goga, Haumea, Hiiaka', Hina, Hine, Hoa-Tapu, 'Imoa, Io, Kanaloa, Kanaloa, Kane, Kapo, Kava, Konori, Ku, Kuhuluhulumanu, Kuklikimoku, Kukoae, Ku'ula, Laka, Laulaati, Lono, Mahiuki, MakeMake, Marruni, Maru, Maui, Melu, Menehune, Moeuhane, MOO-LAU, Ndauthina, Ne Te-reere, Nevinbimbaau, Ngendei, Nobu, Oro, Ove, Paka'a, Papa, Pele, Quat, Rangi, Rati, Rati-mbati-ndua, Ratu-Mai-Mbula, Rua, Ruahatu, Saning Sri, Ta'aroa, Taaroa, Tamakaia, Tane, Tanemahuta, Tangaroa, Tawhaki, Tiki, Tinirau, Tu, Tuli, Turi-a-faumea, Uira, Ukupanipo, Ulupoka, Umboko Indra, Vanuatu, Wahini-Hal, Walutahanga, Wari-Ma-Te-Takere, Whaitiri, Whatu, Wigan

South American: Deities, Demigods, Beings of Divine Substance:

Abaangui, Aclla, Akewa, Asima Si, Atoja, Auchimalgen, Axomama, Bachué, Beru, Bochica, Boiuna, Calounger, Catequil, Cavillaca, Ceiuci, Chasca, Chie, Cocomama, Gaumansuri, Huitaca, Iae, Ilyap'a, Ina, Inti, Ituana, Jamaina , Jandira, Jarina, Jubbu-jang-sangne, Ka-ata-killa, Kilya, Kuat, Kun, Luandinha, Lupi, Mama Allpa, Mama Quilla, Mamacocha, Manco Capac, Maret-Jikky, Maretkhmakniam, Mariana, Oshossi, Pachamac, Pachamama, Perimbó, Rainha Barba, Si, Supai, Topétine, Viracocha, Yemanja (Imanje), Zume

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[diioonysus]

canaanite mythology | goddesses

[goddessfinder5]

Canaanite Polytheist Questions

Does anyone here have experiences, UPG, with Athtartu? I’m maybe sensing a call to deepen my relationship with Her, but also a bit frustrated since there seems to be so little scholarship on Her. At least, little that I’m currently financially able to access atm.

Tess Dawson’s interpretation of Her actions in the Canaanite stories we have making Her a goddess involved with peace tracks with my experiences so far. From my own reading, so far, I see Her association with protection of the king, Her association with treaties and curses, and the fact She made sure Yamm’s messengers were treated fairly speaks to Her as being involved with justice (and fairness).

I guess I’m just a little hungry for all the information? If you don’t mind sharing, what is She like? To you?

Thank you in advance.

[talonabraxas]

Astarte, also spelled Athtart or Ashtart, great goddess of the ancient Middle East and chief deity of Tyre, Sidon, and Elat, important Mediterranean seaports. ... Astarte was worshiped in Egypt and Ugarit and among the Hittites, as well as in Canaan. Her Akkadian counterpart was Ishtar. Astarte by Timi Hayek

[noctilionoidea]

Lookie, Aphrodite Kypris based on Cypriot art and pretty colours. It’s not exactly accurate but I went through the metropolitan’s entire digital collection of ancient Cypriot art to get an idea. Originally I gave her a veil but it didn’t work with the Stephane.

It’s really interesting that Aphrodite is considered to have been from Cyprus (except for the version where she’s born at the bank of the Euphrates in an egg by Pseudo Hyginus in Fabulae, which might be more so about Athtart in Greek perception) and was deeply tied to the island in Greek tradition and yet her worship isn’t evident there until later on in Ancient Greek history. It’s very clear, especially by the use of Astarte by Herodotus, that the “Aphrodite” they’re referring to is Ashtart. That’s why I referenced a statuette type associated with Ashtart for the pose.

Cypriot art is severely underrated! It’s so interesting to see the influence from Greece as well as Egypt. You have worship of Apollo as well as Bes and the aforementioned Ashtart, as well as local deities, and that’s evident in the artwork! And the temple boy and temple girl statues are incredibly unique. And the way hair is depicted on otherwise very Greek looking statues is amazing, a collection of beautiful spirals! When I went to the met in person I couldn’t get to see it all since I had to meet up with the rest of my party and leave soon, but it was stunning and left a real mark more so than all others in the ancient near East exhibit. Maybe because it was somewhat of a shock? No matter what it was beautiful and I’ve been planning this for awhile as a tribute to seeing that.

[nerdyant]

One of the Ugaritic snake-bite incantations lists the following divinities with their mountains or cult-sites: El on mount ks, Baal on sfipn (1.100.9), Anat and Athtart on ’inbb (1.100.20); and Dagan at ttl (Tuttul, 1.100.15), Resheph at bbt (1.100.31), Athtart at mr (Mari, 1.100.78) and perhaps Mlk at ‘ttrt (Ashtarot, 1.100.41), Yarih at lrgt (1.100.26), and ZfiZfi and KMT at hfiryth (1.100.36). The Ugaritic texts recogniz a distinction between home and foreign divinities and home and foreign cult-sites. Although Kothar wa-Hasis’s activities of weapon making (1.2 IV) and palace building (1.4 V–VII) clearly take place in the center, he has no mountain as his abode. Instead, he is said to dwell in Memphis and Caphtor (1.100.46), perhaps a reflection of the center of foreign culture and system of trade that brought artisans at Ugarit the materials necessary for their craft.

- the abodes of Ugaritic deities (in The Origins of Biblical Monotheism: Israel's Polytheistic Background and the Ugaritic Texts, by Mark S. Smith)

[a-m-archived]

True names

Damocles will often claim she has no name due to her complex felling about herself and her existence.

This is mostly true since her name as Theo has been erased from her existence. Names hold a significant amount of power over someone and more so if it's their true name.

She goes by Damocles because that's what she's called upon awakening.

"Shes a Damocles if I've ever seen one"

She was referred to as Damocles due to her being fortunate enough to get chance at a second life but will know always having to watch in fear and anxiety against dangers that might try to overtake her.

Her true name was given to her once she accepts who she is.

She is named Asta after Astarte (also Athtart or Ashtar ) a Goddess of war, hunting, love and Astaroth (also Ashtaroth, Astarot and Asteroth), in demonology, is one of the Great Dukes of Hell.

If she gives you her name once she knows it then knows it then it its quiet possible she trusts you with her life.

[someloulabeau]

Athtart

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The Contendings of  History and Seth

Seth as a serpent-slayer (MET) It's safe to say that the myth of Osiris is one of the only non-Greek myths to enjoy a comparable degree of recognition in modern popculture. There are few direct adaptations, sure, but the core narrative is well known, and as a result works themed after ancient Egypt use Seth as a villain almost without fail if only the premise allows the use of fantastical elements. However, in this article I will instead examine the other side of Seth, and especially his role as a protagonist of myths in his own right, including the historical circumstances of this development. While I mostly want to introduce you to a little known but fascinating world of heroic(?) portrayals of Seth, naturally I will also cover Seth's later loss of relevance and complete vilification to explain why it survived as the dominant tradition.

Early history of Seth

Seth protecting Ra from Apep (wikimedia commons) From the dawn of recorded history Seth's status in Egyptian religion was ambivalent, and it continues to be a topic of heated debate among researchers what degree of popularity he enjoyed in particular very early on. Some aspects of Seth character, like his evident interest in both men and women and whether it reflects broader Egyptian cultural norms (or if it’s merely yet another way in which Seth was an outsider among gods and men, as the author of the first monograph dealing with Seth proposed in the 1960s) are likewise a hotly debated topic. Seth was associated with many animals, such as the hippopotamus and the crocodile, but his main symbol is the sha or “Seth animal” which is regarded as either a mystery or a fictional creation, and in Egyptian texts inhabits zones inhospitable to humans. Seth was called “the god of confusion” by Herman Te Velde (the first writer to dedicate a monograph to him) and while this opinion has been since called into question, it is undeniable that it’s hard to form a coherent image of him. In addition to various versions of the well known myth mentioned above there are other instances of combat between Seth and Horus (most likely initially a distinct myth combined with the narrative about Osiris’ death and resurrection at a later date) and of Seth as a menace to the established order. Some of the Pyramid Texts present even the human followers of Seth as enemies to be conquered (which is held by some researchers a mythical memory of strife between local kings before the unification of Egypt). . However, there are also texts where Seth is a rightful member of the Ennead; where he and Horus act in harmony as protectors of the ruler; where he assists pharaohs in their resurrection in the afterlife; and even to Seth as one of the gods responsible for returning Osiris to life. A recurring motif in texts dealing with the afterlife in particular is a description of Seth offering a ladder to the dead who can reach some destination themselves. Mentuhotep II of the XI dynasty seemingly had Seth and Hathor depicted behind his throne in art; Hatshepsut described Seth positively as well. Personal names invoking Seth are known, too; and as established by Willam Berg in his studies of a different ambivalent deity, “children are not called after spooks.” Seth's ambiguous character made him ideal to represent The Other in Egyptian culture –  the foreigners, especially these arriving from the Levant, their culture, and generally “un-Egyptian” traits. In that capacity, he functioned as an “ambassador” or “minister of foreign affairs,” to put it in modern terms. Or perhaps a foreigner in his own country, so to speak. As a result, he came to be associated with a group of deities which, while part of the official pantheon, had their origin outside Egypt.

The Ramessides and foreign gods

Generally speaking, there were two primary sources for foreign deities incorporated into Egyptian religion: Levantine trade centers like Gebal (Byblos in Lebanon) or Ugarit (Ras Shamra in Syria); and Egypt's vassal/enemy/ally/very occasional ruler Nubia (roughly corresponding to present day Sudan). Libyan influence was smaller, and to my knowledge there is no evidence of any major impact of Egypt's other trading partners (Punt, located near Horn of Africa, and Minoan Crete; the latter absorbed many Egyptian influences instead, though) or enemies (like the Hittites) on religion. The peculiar history of Seth is related to the the first of these areas. Early researchers saw the “Syrian” deities as worshiped at best by slaves or mercenaries – they didn't fit neatly into the image of Egypt presented by some royal inscriptions: an unmovable, unchanging and homogeneous country, a vision as appealing to absolute rulers in the bronze age as it was to many 19th and 20th century researchers. However, the truth was much more complex, and in fact some of the best preserved accounts of foreign cults in Egypt indicate that the process was in no small part related to the pharaohs themselves. For example Ramses II in particular was an enthusiast of Anat, as evidenced by statues he left behind:

Ramses II and Anat (wikimedia commons) He also named his daughter Bint-Anat (“daughter of Anat”) and his favorite pets and possessions bore Anat-derived names too. Not only only Ramses II himself, but the entire XIXth  dynasty – the “Ramessides” (a term also applied to the XXth dynasty) - was particularly keen on these imported deities. Curiously, one of its founders was named Seti - “man of Seth,” and Seth was seemingly the tutelary deity of his family. The well known case of Ramses II's red hair might be connected to this – this uncommon trait was associated with Seth. As a result of the Ramessides' rise to power Seth became one of the state gods in Egypt, alongside heavyweights like Amun, Ptah or Ra. However, it's also safe to say that he was popular in everyday cult among commoners, as evidenced by finds from camps for workers partaking in various construction projects.

Part of Egypt of the Ramessides at its maximal extent (in green; wikimedia commons) During the discussed period, Egypt was as the peak of its power, both military and cultural; the “other” recognized Egypt's power. Weaker states in the proximity of Egypt paid tribute, while the more distant fellow “superpowers”of the era (the Hittites and the Mitanni, rivals of Egypt in Syria and the Levant, and the more distant Kassite Babylon) bargained with Egypt for dynastic marriages, luxury goods or craftsmen. While some foreign rulers didn't necessarily get that the pharaohs might not want to play by their rules and expressed frustration with that in their letters sometimes (see a particularly funny example below), overall the relations were positive, and resulted in a lot of interchange between cultures.

(source) The incorporation of foreign deities into Egyptian pantheon was a phenomenon distinct both from the well known practice of interpretatio graeca and from the monumental Mesopotamian god lists, and foreign gods were adopted rather selectively. Some researchers propose that the incorporated deities were often chosen because their sphere of influence wasn't covered by any native god. For example, Astarte (more accurately Ashtart or Athtart, considering the Ugaritic orthography; however the Greek spelling is used in literature to refer to the Egyptian version and I'll stick to that) was associated with horses and chariot warfare. As the animal wasn't known in Egypt in the formative period of the state, it wasn't among the symbols of any local deity; at the same time chariots were a prominent component of the Egyptian military at the height of its power, and as such required a deity to be put in charge of it. Six deities of broadly “Syrian” origin are usually listed among Egyptian gods in modern scholarly literature: Anat, Astarte, Resheph, Houron, Baal (the Ugaritic weather controlling one) and Qadesh. Of these, four were pretty similar to their original versions. Qadesh is a complex case as it's uncertain if such a deity existed outside Egypt – it's possible she developed as a combination of a divine title (“the holy one”) and the general Egyptian perception of foreign religion. Some scholars in the past asserted she is simply Athirat/Asherah but this interpretation relied on the false premise of Athirat forming a trinity with Anat and Ashtart and the three of them being the only prominent goddesses in cities like Ugarit. There are also curiosities like Chaitau, a god with Egyptian name (“he who appears burning”) but attested only in sources from Levantine cities (though ones written in hieroglyphics) and in magical formulas of similar origin. Baal is the most puzzling case: simply put, it's clear Baal was introduced to Egypt. It's clear Baal was depicted in Egyptian art. It's even clear that Egyptians knew that Anat and Astarte were deities from Baal's circle back at home, and that Baal was tied to a narrative about combat with the sea. And yet, it's not easy to say where the Egyptian reception of Baal ends and where Seth starts. Baal's name was even written with the Seth animal symbol as determinative. When exactly did this identification first occur is unknown: while it would be sensible to assume the Hyksos, a Canaanite group which settled in Egypt and briefly ruled the Nile delta, are responsible, there is some evidence which might indicate this already happened before.

Baal and Seth

Baal was a natural match for Seth: Seth represented the foreigners, Baal was the most popular god of the foreign group most keen on settling in Egypt; Baal has a somewhat unruly character in myths; both rule over storms and have a pronounced warrior character. Additionally, both of them were depicted as enemies of monstrous serpents. Baal was identified with Seth in Egypt, but in turn Seth became more Baal-like too. So-called “Stela of year 400” depicts an entity labeled as Seth more similar in appearance to Baal due to the human face and Levantine, rather than Egyptian, garb:

(source) It is well known that the main myth of Baal, in Ugarit the first part of the “Baal cycle,”describes his combat with the sea, personified by the god Yam, seemingly described both as humanoid and serpentine. In Egypt, this narrative was associated with the composite Seth-Baal, and a fragmentary version is recorded in the so-called Astarte papyrus. Curiously, it was actually discovered long before the Baal cycle itself – however, it only became a subject of in depth studies in the wake of the discovery of Ugarit. There are also many similarities to the Hurrian myth “Song of the Sea,” known only from fragments, and to the Song of Hedammu from Hittite archives. While in the Ugaritic version Baal fought the personified Sea against the wishes of the head god El, in the Egyptian version the confrontation happens because the Ennead fears Yam, who threatens to flood the earth and demands tribute, much like the Hurrian Sea. Before Seth properly enters the scene, we learn about how Ptah and Renenutet, a harvest goddess, appeal to his associate Astarte (as already noted before viewed as Ptah's daughter in Egypt), hoping she'll act as a tribute bearer. Astarte is described as a fearsome warrior; however, she is not meant to fight Yam herself, but merely temporarily placate him. She seemingly strips down and brings offerings – this is, once again, closer to the Hurrian than Ugaritic version, where Shaushka, an “Ishtar type” goddess like Astarte, seduces the sea monster Hedammu in a similar way. It is not clear if Yam is interested, though - in fact he appears to question why Astarte isn’t dressed (possibly mocking what must’ve been a humiliating situation for a warrior deity, I’d assume). Eventually, Seth arrives and presumably fights Yam, likely with Astarte's help - the rest of the papyrus is too poorly preserved to decipher, but as indicated by the foreign equivalents Seth and Astarte win. This is confirmed by the Hearst Medical Papyrus, imploring Seth to expel illness from the treated person just like he vanquished the personified Sea. The Ugaritic version of the myth doesn’t include a tribute scene among surviving fragments, though it’s worth pointing out that the Ugaritic Ashtart/Astarte cheers on Baal during his battle against Yam and berates him for not acting quick enough, which is easy to interpret as hostility caused by a similar episode. Many researches assume that it existed among the lost fragments of the Baal Cycle tablets, though this is for now purely speculative. A variant of the myth of Seth and Horus - The Contendings of Horus and Seth - presents a further  curious case of Seth-Baal syncretism, this time incorporated into well established Egyptian myth rather than an imported foreign one. Seth and Horus compete for the right to rule after Osiris' death. Ra thinks Seth is the better option to nominate as a successor because Seth killed Apophis on his behalf, but a few other of the elder gods disagree and try to delay the process by insisting to ask various deities to provide their expert opinions. These generally favor Horus much to Ra's annoyance, but he can't go against them so he insults Horus (calling him "feeble and weak-limbed" and criticizing his hygiene) but doesn't stop his rise to power. The semi-humorous portrayal of Ra is rather unusual; in addition to showing annoyance with other gods, at one point he vanishes, and only agrees to return because Hathor lured him out. It seems Horus' mother Isis insults Seth in response to Ra's comments. Seth, offended, refuses to partake in the divine assembly unless Isis leaves; Ra orders that and the gods gather again without her. However, Isis disguises herself and asks Seth who should inherit first, a child or a brother who can provide for himself (and is a foreigner), to which Seth replies that the former; this was a trick, obviously, and Isis holds it as  proof that Seth forfeited his right to rule, which Ra accepts. After multiple chaotic tribulations (including the [in]famous lettuce episode as well as Horus decapitating his mother because he decides she doesn't do enough) Horus is re-declared king but Ra, implored by Ptah (otherwise absent from the myth) gives Seth two wives (eg. Anat and Astarte; this solution was suggested already earlier by the gods providing the opinion; some authors question if they are meant to be Seth’s wives or merely allies, much like the relationship between Baal, Anat and Ashtart in Ugarit is considered debatable) and the storm clouds as his new domain. He is to strike fear into hearts of men, but will also get to be treated as if he were Ra's own son. Considering the emphasis on storm and the mention of Anat and Astarte, it's pretty clear to me that Egyptians essentially invented their own Baal backstory meant to integrate the foreign tradition with their own by recasting Baal and Seth as the same entity.  The text is however unusual because of its humorous tone – the gods insult each other, act ineptly and all around hardly provide an inspiring example. Perhaps the focus on Seth made this possible. As a final note before I'll move on to times much less prosperous for Seth it's worth to mention that not only Baal but also other foreign gods were at times equated with Seth. The Libyan god Ash was conflated with him in the  western oases, while treaties with the Hittites assign the name of Seth to various members of their pantheon, including the Baal-like Tarhunna (equivalent of Hurrian Teshub) but also the sun goddess of Arinna.

Demonization of Seth

While in the late bronze age Seth greatly benefited from his role as a god of foreigners, in later periods this has proven to be his undoing. Egypt couldn't maintain its power forever, and eventually fell to the Assyrians, who showed little respect for local culture and looted Thebes. While the Assyrian domination was only temporary, it severely damaged the country, and a spiritual scapegoat was needed to reconcile the carnage with the idea that Egypt was a land chosen and protected by the gods. The change seemingly occurred under the rule of Psamtik – in a new version of the myth of Seth and Horus, Seth not only lost decisively, but also was punished afterwards, and religious texts spoke of a “rebellion”of Seth. Seth was never associated with Ashur, the head god of the Assyrians, before, but in Egyptian imagination he was blamed for bringing the invaders under “his” command to ravage and subjugate the country. A mythical text has Isis implore Ra to punish Seth for robbing temples, much like the Assyrian armies did. Even later accounts tell various tales about Seth being punished, either gruesomely (a few texts recount massacred of towns belonging to Seth) or humorously (for example in one text Thoth makes him impotent with a spell) and exiled from among gods. There's evidence that the worship of Seth, previously commonplace, came to be abhorred and depictions of Seth were destroyed or altered. A famous example is a Seth statue converted to look like Knhnum or Amun instead:

Seth no more (wikimedia commons) A late relief from Edfu, from the Ptolemaic times, seems to indicate that even Seth's role as a guardian of the solar barge was lost: Seth, depicted as a hippopotamus, was defeated by Horus from the solar barge of Re. However, while Apep is usually depicted as huge and menacing, hippo Seth is tiny and pathetic.

Seth as a tiny hippo representing the forces of chaos (wikimedia commons) Curiously, despite the official policies, which continued under Ptolemaic rule, it seems that until the 2nd century CE, Seth continued to be popular in the Dahkleh oasis, possibly even serving as the main deity there. Sadly due to lack of research I am unable to provide any more detailed information about that.

Closing remarks

Even further demonization of Seth is evident in the fact that the Greeks and Romans referred to Seth as Typhon, leaving no room for ambiguity of interpretation. As the Greek accounts of the late version of Seth were all that was known for centuries due to ability to read hieroglyphic writing vanishing with the advent of new religions, it remains dominant in media today. Perhaps it would be beneficial to leave some room for the serpent-slaying hero Seth hanging out with foreign deities in modern works, though? Surely his peculiar outsider status is even more appealing to modern readers than it was to the public of the Ramesside period.

Bibliography

N. Ayali-Darshan, The Other Version of the Story of the Storm-god’s Combat with the Sea in the Light of Egyptian, Ugaritic, and Hurro-Hittite Texts

G. Beckman, Foreigners in the Ancient Near East 

M. Dijkstra, Ishtar seduces the Sea-serpent. A New Join in the Epic of Hedammu (KUB 36, 56+95) and its meaning for the battle between Baal and Yam in Ugaritic Tradition

T. J. Lewis, ʿAthtartu’s Incantations and the Use of Divine Names as Weapons 

D. Schorsch and M. T. Wypyski,  Seth, "Figure of Mystery"         

D. T. Sugimoto (ed.), Transformation of a Goddess. Ishtar – Astarte – Aphrodite - especially the chapters ‘Athtart in Late Bronze Age Syrian Texts by M. S. Smith and Astarte in New Kingdom Egypt: Reconsideration of Her Role and Function by K. Tazawa

H. Te Velde, Seth, God of Confusion: A Study of His Role in Egyptian Mythology and Religion

P. J. Turner, Seth - a misrepresented god in the Ancient Egyptian pantheon? (PhD thesis)

C. Zivie-Coche, Foreign Deities in Egypt

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All the other gods are false except the one I believe in. Really? You mean all of these: via /r/atheism

Submitted June 13, 2021 at 02:46PM by IamImposter (Via reddit https://ift.tt/35eMjVQ) All the other gods are false except the one I believe in. Really? You mean all of these:

I saw this list somewhere on internet and copied it. Thought I would share it here.

A small list of gods that humans have invented over time:

Aakuluujjusi, Aba-khatun, Abaangui, Ababinili, Abarta, Abassi, Abeguwo, Abere, Ab Kin zoc, Abna, Abnoba, Abuk, Acan, Acat, Achiyalatopa, Acidalia, Aclla, Acna, Acolmiztli, Acolnahuacatl, Acuecucyoticihuati, Ac Yanto, Adad, Adamisil Wedo, Adaox, Adapa, Adaro, Adekagagwaa, Aditi, Adityas, Adlet, Adlivun, Adrammelech, Adu Ogyinae, Aegir, Aello, Aeon, Aesculapius, Aesir, Afekan, Ag, Agaman Nibo, Agasaya, Agathe, Agdistis, Ageleia, Aglauros, Aglibol, Agloolik, Agne, Agni, Agoraia, Agreia, Agreie, Agreiphontes, Agreus, Agrios, Agrotera, Aguara, Aguieus, Agwe, Agweta, Ahau-Kin, Ahau Chamahez, Ah Bolom Tzacab, Ah Cancum, Ah Chun Caan, Ah Chuy Kak, Ah Ciliz, Ah Cun Can, Ah Cuxtal, Ah hulneb, Ah Kin, Ah Kumix Uinicob, Ahmakiq, Ah Mun, Ah Muzencab, Ahnt Alis Pok', Ahnt Kai', Aholi, Ah Patnar Uinicob, Ah Peku, Ah Puch, Ahriman, Ahsonnutli, Ah Tabai, Ah Uaynih, Ahuic, Ah UincirDz'acab, Ahulane, Ahura Mazda, Ahurani, Ah Uuc Ticab, Ah Wink-ir Masa, Ai-ada, Aiauh, Aida Wedo, Aida Wedo, Aidoneus, Aigiarm, Aigiokhos, Aigletes, Aigobolos, Aine, Ainia,Ainippe, Aipaloovik, Airetech, Aithuia, Ai Tupua'i, Aizen-Myoo, Aja, Ajalamo, Ajbit, Aje, Aji-Suki-Taka-Hi-Kone, Ajilee, Ajima, Ajok, Ajtzak, Ajysyt, Aka, Akba-atatdia, Akbaalia, Akesios, Akewa, Akhlut, Akhushtal, Akna,Akonadi, Akonadi, Akongo, Akraia, Aktaios, Akuj, Akycha, Al-Lat, Al-Lat, Al-Uzza (El-'Ozza or Han-Uzzai), Alaghom Naom Tzentel, Alalahe, Alalkomene, Alalu, Ala Muki, Alasiotas, Albino Spirit animals, Alcibie, Alcinoe, Alcippe, Alcis,Alea, Alektca, Alexikakos, Alfrigg, Aligena, Alignak, Alii Menehune, Alinga, Aliterios, Alkaia, Alkonost, Allah, Allanque, Allowat Sakima, Almoshi, Alom, Alowatsakima, Altan-Telgey, Aluluei, Ama, Ama-terasu, Amaethon, Amaguq, Amala, Amaltheia, Ama no Uzume, Amatsu Mikaboshi, Amaunet, Ambidexter, Ambika, Ambologera, Ameathon, Amelia, Amen, Amimitl, Amitolane, Amm, Amma, Ammavaru, Amon, Amotken, Amun, Amynomene, An, An-Zu,Anaduomene, Anaea, Anahita, Anansi, Ananta (Shesha), Anapel, Anat, Anath (Anat), Anatu, Anax, Anaxilea, Anbay, An Cailleach, Andaokut, and Brathy, Andiciopec, Andraste, Androdameia,Andromache, Andromeda, Androphonos, Anerneq, Anetlacualtiliztli, Angalkuq, Angpetu Wi, Anguta, Angwusnasomtaka, Ani Hyuntikwalaski, Animal spirits, Aningan, Aniwye, Anjea, Annapurna (Annapatni), Anog Ite, Anosia, Anpao, Anqet, Anshar, Antaboga, Antaios, Antandre,Antania, Antenociticus, Antheus, Anthroporraistes, Antianara, Antianeira, Antibrote, Antilebanon, Antimache, Antimachos, Antiope,Antiopeia, Anu, Anubis, Anuket, Anunitu, Aoide, Apanuugak, Apatouria, Apep, Aphneius, Aphrodite, Apicilnic, Apikunni, Apis, Apollo, Apotamkin, Apotropaios, Apoyan Tachi, Apozanolotl, Apsu, Apunga, Apu Punchau, Aqalax, Aqhat, Arahuta, Aranrhod, Ararat, Arawn, Areia, Areia, Areion, Arendiwane, Areopagite, Ares, Areto, Areximacha,Argus, Arianrod, Aridnus, Ariki, Arinna,Aristaios, Aristomache, Arkhegetes, Arktos, Arnakua'gsak, Arohirohi, Arretos, Arsenothelys, Artemis, Artio, Aruaka, Aruna, Aryong Jong, As-ava, Asase Yaa, Asclepius, Asdiwal, Asgaya Gigagei, Asherali, Ashiakle, Ashnan, Ashtoreth, Ashur, Ashvins, Asiaq, Asima Si, Asin, Asin, Asintmah, Asklepios, Aspheleios, Astarte, Astarte, Asteria, Astraeos, Asuras, Atabei, Atacokai, Atahensic, Atai, Atanea, Atar, Aten, Athene, Athirat, Athtart, Aticpac Calqui Cihuatl, Atira, Atisokan, Atius Tirawa, Atl, Atlacamani, Atlacoya, Atlatonin, Atlaua, Atoja, Aton, Atshen, Attis, Atum, Au-Co, Auchimalgen, Audjal, Audumbla, Auilix, Aulanerk, Aumakua, Aumanil, Aunggaak, Aunt Nancy, Aurgelmir, Ausaitis, Austeja, Auxites, Avaris, Awaeh Yegendji, Awakkule, Awitelin Tsta, Awonawilona, Axios, Axios Tauros, Axomama, Aya, Ayaba, Ayauhteotl, Ayida, Ayizan, Ayt'ar, Azacca, Azeban, Aziri, Ba, Baal (Bel), Baalat (Ba'Alat), Baatsi, Baau, Baaxpee, Babamik, Baba Yaga (Jezi Baba), Bacabs, Bachu, Backlum Chaam, Badb, Bagucks, Bakbakwalanooksiwae,Bakcheios, Bakchos, Bakoa, Balam, Balarama, Balder, Baldhead,Balor, Bamapana, Banaitja, Banbha, Banka-Mundi, Bara, Barong, Baron Samedi, Barraiya, Basamacha, Basamum, Basileus, Basilis, Basket Woman, Bassareus, Bastet, Bat, Batara Kala, Bauros, Bayanni, Bead Spitter, Bear, Bear Medicine Woman, Bear Woman, Beaver, Beaver Doctor, Becuma, Beelsamin, Belatu-Cadros, Belatucadros, Bele Alua, Belenus, Beli,Belimawr, Belinus, Belit-Seri, Belobog (Belun), Bendigeidfran, Benten (Benzai-Ten), Berchta, Bergelmir, Beru, Beruth, Bhairavi, Biame, Big Heads, Big Man Eater, Big Tail, Big Twisted Flute, Bikeh hozho, Bila, Bile, Bishamon, Bitol, Black Hactcin, Black Tamanous, Blathnat, Blind Boy, Blind Man, Blodeuwedd, Blood Clot Boy, Bloody Hand, Blue-Jay, Bmola, Boaliri, Boann, Bobbi-bobbi, Bochica, Bodus, Boiuna, Boldogasszony, Bolontiku, Bomo rambi, Boophis, Bor, Borak, Boreas,Bormanus, Borvo, Bosumabla, Botryophoros, Boukeros, Boulaia, Boulaios, Brag-srin-mo, Bragi, Brahma, Bran, Branwen, Breathmaker, Breksta, Bremusa, Bres, Brigid, Brigit, Brihaspati, Brisings,Bromios, Broxa, Buddha, Budhi Pallien, Buffalo, Bugady Musun, Buk, Buku, Buluc Chabtan, Bumba, Bunbulama, Bunjil, Bunzi, Buri, Buring Une, Burnt Belly, Burnt Face, Buruku, Buto, Butterfly, Byblis,Bythios, Ca-the-a, Cabaguil, Cacoch, Caelestis, Cagn, Caishen, Cajolom, Cakulha, Caliope, Calounger, Camaxtli, Camozotz, Candi, Candit, Cannibal Grandmother, Cannibal Woman, Canotila, Capa, Caprakan, Caridwen, Carpantus, Cassios, Catequil,Cathbadh, Cauac, Cavillaca, Cecht, Cedreatis, Ceiuci, Celaneo, centaur, Centeotl, Centzonuitznaua, Cerberus, Cernach, Cernobog), Cernunnos, Cetan, Cghene, Ch'ang-O, Ch'ang Tsai, Ch'eng Huang, Ch'ih Sung-tzu, Ch'ing Lung, Ch'ung Ling-yu, Chac, Chac Uayab Xoc, Chahnameed, Chakwaina Okya, Chalchihuitlicue, Chalchiuhtlatonal, Chalchiutotolin, Challalamma, Chalmecacihuilt, Chalmecatl, Chamer, Chandra, Chang Fei, Chang Hsien, Changing Bear Woman, Changing Woman, Chango, Chang Pan, Chantico, Chaob, Chaos, Chao san-Niang, Chao T'eng-k'ang, Charidotes, Charred Body, Charybdis, Chasca, Chemosh, Cheng San-Kung, Cheng Yuan-ho, Chen Kao, Chepi, Chernobog (Crnobog, Chibiabos, Chibirias, Chiccan, Chicomecoatl, Chicomexochtli, Chiconahui, Chiconahuiehecatl, Chie, Chie, Chien-Ti, Chih Jih, Chih Nii, Chih Nu, Child-Born-in-Jug, Chimata-No-Kami, Chimera, Chin-hua Niang-niang, Ching Ling Tzu, Chinnintamma, Chio Yuan-Tzu, Chi Po, Chirakan, Chloe, Chloris, Choreutes, Choroplekes, Chou Wang, Christalline, Chthonios, Chu-jung, Chuang-Mu, Chulyen, Chung-kuei, Chung-li Ch'an, Chung Liu, Chu Niao, Chun T'i, Chup-Kamui, Chu Ying, Cihuacoatl, Cin-an-ev, Cinei-new, Cinteotl, Cipactli, Cirape, Cit-Bolon-Tum, Cit Chac Coh, Citlalatonac, Citlalicue, Ciucoatl, Ciuteoteo, Cizin, Clairm, Clairmezin, Clete, Cliff ogre, Clio, Cliodna, clotho,Clyemne, Coatlicue, Coatrischie, Cochimetl, Cocidius, Cocijo, cockatrice, Cocomama, Colel Cab, Colleda (Koliada), Colop U Uichkin, Conchobar, Condatis, Copil, Cormac,Coronus,Cosunea, Coti, Cotys, Coventina, Coyolxauhqui, Coyopa, Coyote, Crarus, Crataeis,Creidhne, Creirwy, Cripple Boy, Crow, Crow Woman, Cu Chulainn, Cuda, Cuill, Cum hau, Cunawabi, Cunnembeille, Cu roi, Custos, Cuvto-ava, Cybebe, Cybele, Cyclops,Cyhiraeth, Czarnobog, Czerneboch, D'Aulnoy, Daena, Daevas,Dagda, Dagon, Dagwanoenyent, Dahdahwat,Dai-itoku-Myoo, Daikoku, Dakini, Daldal, Dali, Damballah, Damballah-Wedo, Damkina, Damona, Dan, Dana, Danu, Daphnaia, Daphnephoros, Darago, Daramulum, Darzu-mate, Dayang-Raca, Dazhbog, Dazimus,Dea Artio, De Ai, Debena, Deianeira, Deinomache, Deirdre, Delia, Delios, Delphic, Delphinios, Demeter, Dendrites, Deng, Deohako, Derimacheia,Derinoe, Derketo, Despoina, Devana, Devas, Devi, Dewi, Dewi Nawang Sasih, Dewi Shri, Dharma, Dhat-Badan, Dhisana, Dhol, Dian, Diancecht, Diiwica (Dilwica), Di Jun, Dikerotes, Dilga, Dilmun, Dimeter, Dimorphos, Dindymene, Dioktoros, Dionysos, Discordia, Dis Pater, Dissotokos, Dithyrambos, Diti, Diyin dine, Djanggawul Sisters, Djien, Djigonasee, Doda (Dodola), Dogai, Dohkwibuhch, Dolya, Domfe, Dongo, Donn, Doris, Dragoni, Dryope, Duamutef, Duamutef, Dugnai, Dumuzi (Du'uzu), Dunne Enin, Durga, Duttur, Dwyn, Dyaus, Dyaus, Dyaush, Dylan, Dywel, Dzalarhons, Dzalarhons, Ea, Eagentci, Eagle, Earth Shaman, Ebisu,Echephyle,Echidna, Edinkira, Edji, Eeyeekalduk,Efnisien, Efr, Egungun-oya, Ehecatl, Ehlaumel, Eingana, Eiraphiotes, Eithinoha, Eka Abassi, Ekchuah, Ekstatophoros, El, Elatha, Eleemon, Elena, Elephant Girl Mbombe, Eleuthereus, Eleutherios, Ellegua, Emanjah, Emayian, Emma-O, En-Kai, Enda Semangko, Endukugga, Enekpe, Enki, Enlil, Ennosigaios, Ennugi, Enodia, Enodios, Enoplios, Enorches, Enualios, Enumclaw, Eos, Eototo, Epaine, Epidotes, Epikourios, Epipontia, Epitragidia, Epitumbidia, Epona, Erathipa, Erato, Erce, Ereshkigal (Allatu), Ergane, Eribromios, Erigdoupos, Erinus, Eriobea, Eriounios, Eriphos, Eris, Eriskegal, Eriu, Eros, Erzuli, Erzulie, Esaugetuh Emissee, Esceheman, Eschetewuarha, Eseasar, Eshara, Eshmun, Eshu, Esos, Estanatlehi, Estasanatlehi, Estsanatlehi, Esu, Esus, Etin, Etugen,Euanthes, Euaster, Eubouleus, Euboulos, Euios, Eukhaitos, Eukleia, Eukles, Eumache, Eunemos, Euplois, Euros, Eurybe,Euryleia, Eurymedon, Euterpe, Evaki, Evening Star, Ewah, Ewauna, Ezili, Fa, Face, Faces of the Forests, False Faces, Falvara, Famine, Fan K'uei, Faran, Faro, Fastachee, Fates, Fatouma, Faumea,Fedelma, Fei Lien, Fengbo, Feng Pho-Pho, Fenris, Fergus, Fidi Mukullu, Finn, Firanak, Fire Dogs, First Creator, First Man and First Woman, First Scolder, Flint Man, Flood, Flower Woman, Fodla, Fon, Foot Stuck Child, Forseti,Fortuna, Fravashi, Frey, Freyja, Frigga, Fu-Hsi, Fu-Pao, Fudo, Fudo-Myoo, Fu Hsing, Fuji, Fukurokuju, G, Ga'an, Ga-gaah, Gabija, Gahe, Gaia, Gaieokhos, Galea, Galokwudzuwis, Gamelia, Gamelios, Gamostolos, Ganesa (Ganesha), Ganga (Ganges), Ganiklis, Gaoh, Gaomei, Garuda, Gatamdug, Gaumansuri, Gauri, Gauri-Sankar, Gawaunduk, Geezhigo-Quae, Gefion, Gekka-O, Gendenwitha, Genea, Genetaska, Genetor, Genetullis, Genos, Gerda, Geryon, Gestinanna, Gethosynos, Ghanan, Ghede, giants, Gidja, Gigantophonos, Giltine, Giri Devi, Giriputri, Gitche Manitou, Glaukopis, Gleti, Glispa, Glooskap, Gluscabi, Gluskab, Gluskap, Gnowee, Godasiyo, Gode, Goewyn, Gog, Goga, Gohone, Goibhniu, Gonzuole, Gopis, Gorgons, Gorgopis, Govannon, Gozanze-Myoo, Graiae, Grainne, Great Seahouse, Greenmantle, Greine, Grhadevi, griffin, Gua, Guabancex, Guabonito, Guamaonocon, Guan Di, Gucumatz, Gujeswari, Gukumatz, Gula, Gulu, Gunab, Gundari-Myoo, Gunnodoyak,Gwydion, Gwynn ap Nudd, Gyhldeptis, Gymir, Gynaikothoinas, Gynnis, Hacauitz, Hacha'kyum, Hachiman, Hadad, Hagisilaos, Hagnos, Hagondes, Hahgwehdiyu, Haides, Hamatsa, Hamedicu, Hammadi, Hanghepi Wi, Hannahanna, Hantceiitehi, Hanuman, Hao Ch'iu, Haokah, Hapi, Har-pa-khered, Hari-Hara, Hariti, Harke, Harmothoe, harpy, Hastseoltoi, Hastshehogan, Hathor, Hatti, Hauhet, Haumea, Haumia, Ha Wen Neyu, Hbiesso, He'mask’as, Hea, Hegemone, Hegemonios, Heimdall, Hekate, Hekatos, Heket, Hel, Helios, Hellotis, Hen, Heng-o, Hephaistia, Hephaistos, Hera, Heraios, Herakles, Herkeios, Hermes, Hermod, Herne, Heros Theos, Hersos, Hestia, Heteira, Hettsui-No-Kami, Heyoka, Hiawatha, Hiiaka', Hiksios, Hina, Hine, Hine Titama, Hino, Hipp, Hippia, Hippios, Hippoi Athanatoi, Hippolyte, Hippolyte II, Hippomache,Hippothoe, Hiribi, Hisakitaimisi, Ho-Masubi, Hoa-Tapu, Hodur, Hokhokw, Holda, Holle, Honir, Ho Po (Ping-I), Horkos, Horus, Hotei, Hotogov Mailgan, Hotoru, Hou Chi, Hou T'u, Hov-ava, Hsi-shen, Hsiao Wu, Hsieh T'ien-chun, Hsien Nung, Hsi Ling-su, Hsi Shih, Hsi Wang Mu, Hsuan Wen-hua, Hsu Ch'ang, Hu'Gadarn, Hu-Shen, Huang T'ing, Huang Ti, Huehuecoyotl, Huehueteotl, Hugieia, Huh, Huitaca, Huitaca, Huitzilopochtli, Huixtocihuatl, Hulka Devi, Humban, Hummingbird, Hunab Ku, Hunahpu, Hunahpu-Gutch, Hunahpu Utiu, Hunhau, Hun hunahpu, Hun Pic Tok, Huo Pu, Hupatos, Hurakan, Hydra, Hymir, Hypate, Hyperborean, Hypsipyle, Hypsistos, i'noGo tied, Iae, Iakchos, Iarila, Iatiku And Nautsiti, Iatros, Ich-kanava, Ictinike, Idaia, Idliragijenget, Idlirvirisong, Idun, Igaluk, Ignirtoq, Ikanam, Iktomi, Iku, Ilamatecuhtli, Ilankaka, Illapa, Ilyap'a, Ilyap'a, Imana, Imanje, Imset, Ina, Inari, Indra, Ingridi, Innana, Inti, Inti, Inua, Invictus, Io, Ioskeha, Ipalnemohuani, Iphito, Iruwa, Isakakate, Isaywa, Ishigaq, Ishkur, Ishtar, Isis, Isitoq,Ismenios, Ismenus, Issitoq, Isten, Itaba, Itaba, Ite, Ithm,Itonia, Ituana, Itzamn, Itzananohk`u, Itzlacoliuhque, Itzli, Itzpapalotl, Ixbalanque, Ix Chebel Yax, Ixchel, Ixchup, Ixmucane, Ixpiyacoc, Ixtab, Ixtlilton, Ixtubtin, Ixzaluoh, Iya, Iyatiku, Izanagi and Izanami, Iztaccihuatl, Iztacmixcohuatl, Ja-neb'a, Jagganath, Jaguar Night, Jaguar Quitze, Jamaina, Jamshid or Jamshyd, Jandira, Jarina, Jedza, Jehovah, Jen An, Jesus, Jizo Bosatsu, Jizo Bosatsu, Joda-mate, Jogah, Jormungandr, Jubbu-jang-sangne, Julana, Julunggul, Junkgowa, Juok, Jurojin, Jyeshtha, K'in, Ka-ata-killa, Ka-Ha-Si, Ka-Ha-Si, Kaakwha, Kabeiria, Kabeiroi, Kabta, Kabun, Kabun, Kachinas, Kadi, Kadlu, Kagutsuchi, Kaik, Kaiti, Kakia, Kaldas, Kali, Kallinikos, Kallipugos, Kallisti, Kaltes, Kama, Kamado-No-Kami, Kamado-No-Kami, Kami, Kamrusepas, Kan, Kan-u-Uayeyab, Kan-xib-yui, Kana'ti and Selu, Kanaloa, Kanaloa, Kanati, Kane, Kapo, Kapoonis, Kappotas, Karneios, Karora, Karous, Karpophoros, Karttikeya, Karytis, Kataibates, Katakhthonios, Kathatsios, Katsinas, Kauket, Kava, Kawa-No-Kami, Kaya-Nu-Hima, Kazooba, Kebechsenef, Keelut, Keladeine, Keltoi, Keng Yen-cheng, Keraunos, Keretkun,Keridwen, Kernunnos, Kerykes, Ketchimanetowa, Ketq Skwaye, Khadau, Khakaba, Khalinitis, Khalkioikos, Kharmon, Khensu, Khepri, Khera, Khloe, Khlori,Khloris, Khnemu, Khnum, Khonsu, Khonvum,Khruse, Khthonia, Khthonios, Khursun (Khors), Ki (Kiki), Kianto, Kibuka, Kidaria, Kigatilik, Kilya, Kilya, Kingu, King Wan, Kinich Ahau, Kinich Kakmo, Kintu, Kishelemukong, Kishi-Mojin, Kishijoten, Kisin, Kissobryos, Kissokomes, Kissos, Kitcki Manitou, Kitharodos, Kleidouchos, Kleoptoleme, Klymenos, Kmukamch, Ko'lok, Ko Hsien-Weng, Kokopelli, Kolpia, Kongo-Myoo, Konori, Kore, Koruthalia, Korymbophoros, Kostrubonko, Kothar-u-Khasis, Kourotrophos, Kovas, Kranaia, Kranaios, Krataiis, Kreousa, Kretogenes, Kriophoros, Krishna, Kronides, Kronos, Krtya, Krumine,Kryphios, Ktesios, Ku, Ku'ula, Kuan Ti, Kuan Ti, Kuat, Kubebe, Kubera, Kubjika, Kuei-ku Tzu, Kuhuluhulumanu, Kujaku-Myoo, Kuk, Kuklikimoku, Kukoae, Kukulcan, Kun, Kunapipi-Kalwadi-Kadjara, Kunitokotatchi, Kunitokotatchi, Kuo Tzu-i, Kupala, Kupalo, Kupris, Kuprogenes, Kurotrophos, Kushapatshikan, Kuthereia, Kutni, Kutya'I, Kwakwakalanooksiwae, Kwatee, Kwekwaxa'we, Kwikumat, Kybele, Kydoime,Kynthia, Kyoi, Kyrios, Ladon, Lagua, Lahar, Lai Cho, Laima, Laka, Lakinia, Lakshmi or Laksmi, Laloue-diji, Lamia, Lampter, Land Otter People, Laodoke, Lao Lang, Laphria, Laulaati, Lawalawa, Leb, Lebanon, Legba, Lei Kung, Lei Tsu, Lenaios,Ler, Leshy, Leukatas, Leukatas, Leukolenos, Leukophruene, Leza, lgn), Lia, Libanza, Liknites, Li Lao-chun, Limenia, Limnaios, Limnatis, Lir, Li Tien, Lituolone, Liu Meng, Liu Pei, Ljolsalfs, Lleu Llaw Gyffes, Lludd, Llyr, Llywy, Lo-Tsu Ta-Hsien, Loa, Loco, Logios, Logobola, Loha, Lohasur Devi, Lokhia, Loki, Loko, Lone Man, Long Nose, Lono, Loo-wit, Loon, Loon Medicine, Loon Woman, Lo Shen, Lousia, Loxias, Lo Yu, Lu-pan, Luandinha, Luchta, Lug, Lugh,Lugus, Lu Hsing, Lukaios, Lukeios, Lung Yen, Lupi, Lyaios, Lygodesma, Lykopis, Lyseus, Lysippe, Ma'at, Ma-Ku, Maahes, Mabinogion,Mabon, Macaw Woman, Mac Da Tho, Macha, Macuilxochitl, Madalait, Magni, Magog, Mahiuki, Maho Peneta, Mahucutah, Maimaktes, Mainomenos, Maitresse Amelia, Majestas, Makar, Makara, MakeMake, Makenaima, Maleatas, Malesk, Malina, Malinalxochi, Malsum, Malsumis, Mam, Mama Allpa, Mama Cocha, Mamacocha, Mama Quilla, Manabozho, Manannan, Manasha, Manawydan, Manco Capac, Manetuwak, Mang Chin-i, Mang Shen, Mani'to, Manikos, Man in moon, Manitou, Mannegishi, Mantis, Manu, Manu, Mao Meng, Mapiangueh, Maponos, Marassa, Marduk, Maret-Jikky, Maretkhmakniam, Mari, Mariana, Marici, Marie-aime, Marina, Marinette, Marpe, Marpesia, Marruni, Maru, Marwe, Marzana, Masaya, Masewi, Massim Biambe, Master of Life, Master Of Winds, Matergabiae, Math, Math Ap Mathonwy, Matshishkapeu, Mat Syra Zemlya, Maui, Mavutsinim, Mawu-Lisa (Leza), Maya, Mayahuel, Mayavel, Mboze, Mebeli, Medb, Medeine, Medeoulin, Medusa, Megale, Mehen, Meilikhios, Mekala, Melaina, Melainis, Melanaigis, Melanippe,Melete, Melousa, Melpomene, Melqart, Melu, Menahka, Menehune, Meni, Men Shen, Menu (Menulis), Meretseger, Merodach, Meru, Meses, Meteinuwak, Metztli, Mexitl, Mi-lo Fo, Miao Hu, Michabo, Mictecacihuatl, Mictlan, Mictlantecuhtli, Mikchich, Mikumwesu, Mimir, Mimnousa, Min, Minepa, Ming Shang, Minotaur, Mir-Susne-Khum, Misor, Mistarblindi, Mitnal, Mitra, Mixcoatl, Mneme, Mnewer, Moccos,Modron, Moeuhane, Mogons, Moloch, Molpadia, Mombu, Mongwi Kachinum, Monju-Bosatsu,Monogenes, MOO-LAU, Moombi, Morning Star, Morpho, Morrig, Morrigan, Morychos, Mot, Motho and Mungo, Mukameiguru, Mukasa, Mulac, Mulhalmoni, Muluku, Mulungu, Musagates, Musagetes, Mushdama, Muspel, Mut, Muut, Muyingwa, Mwambu, Myesyats, Mylitta, Naamah, Nabon, Nabu (Nebo), Nabudi, Nacon, Nagas, Nagenatzani, Nagi Tanka, Nagual, Nahual, Nai, Nai-No-Kami, Nairyosangha, Nakaw, Nambi, Nammu, Namtaru, Nan-chi Hsien-weng, Nanabojo, Nanabozho, Nana Buluku, Nana Buruku, Nanabush, Nanahuatzin, Nanan-Bouclou, Nanautzin, Nandi, Nanih Waiya, Nankil'slas, Nanna, Nanna, Nanni, Nanook,Nantosuelta, Naoise, Naraka, Nastasija, Nataraja, Naum, Naunet, Ndauthina, Nebo, Nebrodes, Nechtan, Nedoledius, Nefertem, Negafook,Nehalennia, Neith, Nekhbet, Nelaima, Nemhain, Nenaunir, Nephelegereta, Nephthys, Nereus, Nergal, Nerrivik, Nerthus, Nesaru, Net,Nete, Ne Te-reere, Nevinbimbaau, Ng Ai, Ngendei, Ni-O, Nianque, Nidaba, Nike, Nikephoros, Ninhursag or Nintu, Ninlil, Ninsar, Nintur, Ninurta, Nirriti, Nishanu,Nisien, Niu Wang, Njord, No-Il Ja-Dae, Nobu, Nodens, Nohochacyum, Noisi, Nokomis, Nomios, Nomius, Nootaikok, Norns, Norov, North Star, Notos, Nu-kua, Nuada, Nujalik, Nukatem, Numi-Tarem, Nun, Nunne Chaha, Nut, Nu Wa, Nwywre, Nyaliep, Nyamb, Nyankopon, Nyasaye, Nyia, Nyktelios, Nyktipolos, Nympheuomene, Nysios, Nzame, O-Kuni-Nushi, Oba, Oboto, Obtala, Obumo, Ocasta, Ochosi, Ochu, Ochumare, Ockabewis, Oddudua, Odin, Odudua-Orishala, Odzihozo,Oengus, Ogma, Ogmios, Ogoun, Ogun, Ogun, Ohtas, Oiketor, Oisin, Oklatabashih, Okyale, Okypous, Old Man, Olelbis, Olokum, Olokun, Olorun, Olosa, Olumpios, Omacatl, Omadios, Ombrios, Omecihuatl, Ometecuhtli, Omoigane, Onatha, One Tail of Clear Hair, Oonawieh Unggi, Opochtli, Ora, Orisha Nla, Orithia,Orius, Oro,Ortheia, Orthos, Orunmila, Osanyin, Oshadagea, Oshe, Oshossi, Oshun, Osiris, Osun, Ot, Ourania, Ourios, Ove, Owl Woman, Oya, Oya, P'an-Chin-Lien, P'an Niang, P'i Chia-Ma, Pa, Pa, Pach, Pa Cha, Pachamac, Pachamama, Paelemona, Pah, Pah, Paian, Pai Chung, Pai Liu-Fang, Paiowa, Pais, Pai Yu, Paka'a, Pakrokitat, Palaios, Pallas, Palpinkalare, Pana, Panakhais, Pandemos, Pandrosos, Pan Megas, Pantariste, Pao Yuan-ch'uan, Papa, Papa, Parjanya, Parthenos,Partholon, Parvati, PAsianax, Pasiphaessa, Patecatl, Pater, Pater, Patollo, Patrimpas, Patroos, Paurnamasi, Pautiwa, Paynal, Pegasus, Pelagia, Pele, Pemtemweha, Penard Dun, Penthesilea, Perchta, Pereplut, Perikionios, Perimb, Perkuno, Persephone, Perun, Petraios, Phanes, Phan Ku, Phanter, Phatria, Phebele, Philios, Philippis, Philomeides, Philomena, Phoebe, Phoebus, Phoenix, Phoibos, Phosphoros, Phratrios, Phutalmios, Physis, Piasa, Pien Ho, Pikuolis, Pikvhahirak, Pilnytis, Piluitus, Pinga, Pisto, Plouton, Pokot-Suk, Polemusa,Poliakhos, Polias, Polieus, Polumetis, Polydektes, Polygethes, Polymnia, Polymorphos, Polyonomos, Pomola, Porne, Poseidon, Pot-tilter, Potnia Khaos, Potnia Pheron, Potrimpo, Po Yan Dari, Prairie Falcon, Prajapati, Prithivi, Promakhos, Pronoia, Propulaios, Propylaia, Proserpine, Prothoe, Protogonos, Pryderi, Prytaneia, Psychopompos, Ptah, Ptehehincalasanwin, Puchan, Pukkeenegak, Purandhi, Puronia, Purusha, Puskaitis, Puthios, Pwyll, Pyrgomache, Python, Qadshu, Qaholom, Qakma, Qiqirn, Quan Yin, Quaoar, Quat, Quetzalcoatl, Qumu, Quootis-hooi, Ra, Rabbit, Radha, Ragno, Raiden, Rainha Barba, Rakshas, Ralubumbha, Ran, Rangi, Rangi, Rapithwin, Rati, Rati, Rati-mbati-ndua, Ratri, Ratri, Ratu-Mai-Mbula, Raven, Raw Gums, Re, Renenet, Resheph (Mikal or Mekal), Rhea, Rhiannon, Rig, Rimmon, Rod, Rodasi, Rongo, Rosmerta, Rua, Ruahatu, Rudra, Rudrani, Rugaba, Rugevit, Ruhanga, Rukko, Rultennin, Rumina, Rusalki, Ryangombe, Sabazios, Sadarnuna, Sagamores, Sagapgia, Sagbata, Sakhadai-Noin, Sakhmet, Salpinx, Samanta-Bhadra, Samhain, Samundra, Sangs-rgyas-mkh, Saning Sri, Sanjna, San Kuan, Sanopi, Sao-ch'ing Niang, Sarasvati, Sarudahiko, Satet, Sati, satyr, Saule, Savitar, Saxanus, Saynday, Scyleia,Scylla, Seb, Sedna, Segidaiacus, Segyn, Seker, Sekhmet, Selu, Semargl, Sengdroma, Serapis, Serket, Set, Seth, Sgeg-mo-ma, Shagpona, Shahar, Shai, Shakuru, Shalim, Shamish, Shang Chien, Shango, Shang Ti, Shapshu, Sharkura, Shashti, Shatala, She chi, Sheger, Sheng Mu, Shen Hsui-Chih, Shen Nung, Shih Liang, Shilup Chito Osh, Shine-Tsu-Hiko, Shiu Fang, Shoten, Shou-lao, Shrimp house, Shu, Shu, Shun I Fu-jen, Shuzanghu, Si, Sia, Sien-Tsang, Sif, Sila, Sin, Sint Holo, Sio humis, sirens, Siris (Sirah), Sirona, Sirone, Sisiutl, Sitala (Satala), Siva (Shiva), Skadi, Skan, Skanda, Skeptouchos, Skirnir, Skuld, Sleipnir, Smintheus, Snallygaster, Sobek, Sokar, Soma, Sophia, Sopona, Sosipolis, Sosondowah, Soter, Soteria, South Star, Sphinx, Spider Woman, Sraddha, Ssu-ma Hsiang-ju, Sta-au, Staphylos, Sthenias, Sthenios, Stonecoats, Stribog, Strife, Sucellus, Sudjaje, Sulis, Summakhia, Sun, Sung-Chiang, Sungrey, Sun Pin, Sunrta, Sun Ssu-miao, Supai, Sura, Surabhi, Surt, Surya, Susa-no-wo, Svadilfari, Svantovit (Svantevit, Svarazic (Svarozic, Svarogich), Svasti-devi, Svitovyd), Sykites, Syzygia, T'ang Ming Huang, T'ien Fei, T'shai-Shen, T'ung Chung-chung, T'ung Lai-yu, T'ung Ming, Ta'aroa, Ta'xet, 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Anat (/ˈɑːnɑːt/, /ˈænæt/), classically Anath (/ˈeɪnəθ, ˈeɪˌnæθ/; Hebrew: עֲנָת‎ ʿĂnāth; Phoenician: 𐤏𐤍𐤕 ʿAnōt; Ugaritic: 𐎓𐎐𐎚 ʿnt; Greek: Αναθ Anath; Egyptian Antit, Anit, Anti, or Anant) is a major northwest Semitic goddess. 

In Ugarit

In the Ugaritic Baal Cycle, ‘Anat is a violent war-goddess, a maiden (btlt ‘nt) who is the sister and, according to a much disputed theory, the lover of the great god Ba‘al Hadad. Ba‘al is usually called the son of Dagan and sometimes the son of El, who addresses ‘Anat as "daughter".

‘Anat's titles used again and again are "virgin ‘Anat" and "sister-in-law of the peoples" (or "progenitress of the peoples" or "sister-in-law, widow of the Li’mites").

In a fragmentary passage from Ugarit (modern Ras Shamra), Syria[1] ‘Anat appears as a fierce, wild and furious warrior in a battle, wading knee-deep in blood, striking off heads, cutting off hands, binding the heads to her torso and the hands in her sash, driving out the old men and townsfolk with her arrows, her heart filled with joy. "Her character in this passage anticipates her subsequent warlike role against the enemies of Baal".

’Anat boasts that she has put an end to Yam the darling of El, to the seven-headed serpent, to Arsh the darling of the gods, to Atik 'Quarrelsome' the calf of El, to Ishat 'Fire' the bitch of the gods, and to Zabib 'flame?' the daughter of El. Later, when Ba‘al is believed to be dead, she seeks after Ba‘al "like a cow[3] for its calf" and finds his body (or supposed body) and buries it with great sacrifices and weeping. ‘Anat then finds Mot, Ba‘al Hadad's supposed slayer and she seizes Mot, splits him with a sword, winnows him with a sieve, burns him with fire, grinds him with millstones and scatters the remnants to the birds.

Text CTA 10 tells how ‘Anat seeks after Ba‘al who is out hunting, finds him, and is told she will bear a steer to him. Following the birth she brings the new calf to Ba‘al on Mount Zephon. Nowhere in these texts is ‘Anat explicitly Ba‘al Hadad's consort. To judge from later traditions ‘Athtart (who also appears in these texts) is more likely to be Ba‘al Hadad's consort. Complicating matters is that northwest Semitic culture permitted more than one wife and nonmonogamy is normal for deities in many pantheons.

In the North Canaanite story of Aqhat,[4] the protagonist Aqhat son of the judge Danel (Dn'il) is given a wonderful bow and arrows which was created for ‘Anat by the craftsman god Kothar-wa-Khasis but which was given to Danel for his infant son as a gift. When Aqhat grew to be a young man, the goddess ‘Anat tried to buy the bow from Aqhat, offering even immortality, but Aqhat refused all offers, calling her a liar because old age and death are the lot of all men. He then added to this insult by asking 'what would a woman do with a bow?'

Like Inanna in the Epic of Gilgamesh, ‘Anat complained to El and threatened El himself if he did not allow her to take vengeance on Aqhat. El conceded. ‘Anat launched her attendant Yatpan in hawk form against Aqhat to knock the breath out of him and to steal the bow back. Her plan succeeds, but Aqhat is killed instead of merely beaten and robbed. In her rage against Yatpan, (text is missing here) Yatpan runs away and the bow and arrows fall into the sea. All is lost. ‘Anat mourned for Aqhat and for the curse that this act would bring upon the land and for the loss of the bow. The focus of the story then turns to Paghat, the wise younger sister of Aqhat. She sets off to avenge her brother's death and to restore the land which has been devastated by drought as a direct result of the murder. The story is incomplete. It breaks at an extremely dramatic moment when Paghat discovers that the mercenary whom she has hired to help her avenge the death is, in fact, Yatpan, her brother's murderer. The parallels between the story of ‘Anat and her revenge on Mot for the killing of her brother are obvious. In the end, the seasonal myth is played out on the human level.

Gibson (1978) thinks Rahmay ('The Merciful'), co-wife of El with Athirat, is also the goddess ‘Anat, but he fails to take into account the primary source documents. Use of dual names of deities in Ugaritic poetry are an essential part of the verse form, and that two names for the same deity are traditionally mentioned in parallel lines. In the same way, Athirat is called Elath (meaning "The Goddess") in paired couplets. The poetic structure can also be seen in early Hebrew verse forms.

In Egypt

Anat first appears in Egypt in the 16th dynasty (the Hyksos period) along with other northwest Semitic deities. She was especially worshiped in her aspect of a war goddess, often paired with the goddess `Ashtart. In the Contest Between Horus and Set, these two goddesses appear as daughters of Re and are given as allies to the god Set, who had been identified with the Semitic god Hadad.

During the Hyksos period Anat had temples in the Hyksos capital of Avaris and in Beth-Shan (Israel) as well as being worshipped in Memphis. On inscriptions from Memphis of 15th to 12th centuries BCE, Anat is called "Bin-Ptah", Daughter of Ptah. She is associated with Reshpu (Canaanite: Resheph) in some texts and sometimes identified with the native Egyptian goddess Neith. She is sometimes called "Queen of Heaven". Her iconography varies. She is usually shown carrying one or more weapons.

The name of Anat-her, a shadowy Egyptian ruler of this time, is derived from "Anat".

In the New Kingdom Ramesses II made ‘Anat his personal guardian in battle and enlarged Anat's temple in Pi-Ramesses. Ramesses named his daughter (whom he later married) Bint-Anat 'Daughter of Anat'. His dog appears in a carving in Beit el Wali temple with the name "Anat-in-vigor" and one of his horses was named ‘Ana-herte 'Anat-is-satisfied'.

In Mesopotamia

In Akkadian, the form one would expect Anat to take would be Antu, earlier Antum. This would also be the normal feminine form that would be taken by Anu, the Akkadian form of An 'Sky', the Sumerian god of heaven. Antu appears in Akkadian texts mostly as a rather colorless consort of Anu, the mother of Ishtar in the Gilgamesh story, but is also identified with the northwest Semitic goddess ‘Anat of essentially the same name. It is unknown whether this is an equation of two originally separate goddesses whose names happened to fall together or whether Anat's cult spread to Mesopotamia, where she came to be worshipped as Anu's spouse because the Mesopotamian form of her name suggested she was a counterpart to Anu.

It has also been suggested that the parallelism between the names of the Sumerian goddess, Inanna, and her West Semitic counterpart, Ishtar, continued in Canaanite tradition as Anath and Astarte, particularly in the poetry of Ugarit. The two goddesses were invariably linked in Ugaritic scripture and are also known to have formed a triad (known from sculpture) with a third goddess who was given the name/title of Qadesh (meaning "the holy one").

In Israel

The goddess name, ‘Anat is preserved in the city names Beth-Anath and Anathoth. Anathoth seems to be a plural form of the name, perhaps a shortening of bêt ‘anātôt 'House of the ‘Anats', either a reference to many shrines of the goddess or a plural of intensification.

The ancient hero Shamgar, son of ‘Anat, is mentioned in Judges 3.31 and 5:6, which raises the idea that this judge or hero may have been understood as a demi-god, a mortal son of the goddess. But John Day (2000) notes that a number of Canaanites known from non-Biblical sources bore that title and theorizes that it was a military designation indicating a warrior under ‘Anat's protection. Asenath, "holy to Anath", was the wife of the Hebrew patriarch Joseph.

In Elephantine (modern Aswan) in Egypt, the 5th century BCE Elephantine papyri make mention of a goddess called Anat-Yahu (Anat-Yahweh) worshiped in the temple to Yahweh originally built by Jewish refugees from the Babylonian conquest of Judah. These suggest that "even in exile and beyond the worship of a female deity endured."[5] The texts were written by a group of Jews living at Elephantine near the Nubian border, whose religion has been described as "nearly identical to Iron Age II Judahite religion".[6] The papyri describe the Jews as worshiping Anat-Yahu (or AnatYahu). Anat-Yahu is described as either the wife[7] or paredra (sacred consort)[8] of Yahweh or as a hypostatized aspect[9] of Yahweh.[10][11]

In contemporary Israel, "Anat" is a common female first name - see Anat (disambiguation). Philologist Anat Bechar, who herself bears the name, wrote: "The Biblical Shamgar was a rather minor and obscure character, and of his mother Anat we know nothing but her name. We do know that it was the name of a goddess in a Semitic pantheon to which the author(s) of the Bible were strongly and vehemently opposed, though it seems some of our ancestors did at some times worship her. None of which explains the popularity of the name in present-day Israel. To my mind, the reason is likely to be found in the completely accidental similarity of "Anat" with the European name "Annette", which appealed to Zionist pioneers coming from Europe and steeped in European culture. However, this hypothesis needs a thorough research in the Hebrew records from the early 20th Century, to verify or disprove". [12]

Athene

In a Cyprian inscription (KAI. 42) the Greek goddess Athêna Sôteira Nikê is equated with ‘Anat (who is described in the inscription as the strength of life : l‘uzza hayim).[citation needed]

Anat is also presumably the goddess whom Sanchuniathon calls Athene, a daughter of El, mother unnamed, who with Hermes (that is Thoth) counselled El on the making of a sickle and a spear of iron, presumably to use against his father Uranus. However, in the Baal cycle, that rôle is assigned to Asherah / ‘Elat and ‘Anat is there called the "Virgin."[13][better source needed]

Possible late transfigurations

The goddess ‘Atah worshipped at Palmyra may possibly be in origin identical with ‘Anat. ‘Atah was combined with ‘Ashtart under the name Atar into the goddess ‘Atar‘atah known to the Hellenes as Atargatis. If this origin for ‘Atah is correct, then Atargatis is effectively a combining of ‘Ashtart and ‘Anat.

It has also been proposed that (Indo-)Iranian Anahita meaning 'immaculate' in Avestan (a 'not' + ahit 'unclean') is a variant of ‘Anat. It is however unlikely given that the Indo-Iranian roots of the term are related to the Semitic ones and although—through conflation—Aredvi Sura Anahita (so the full name) inherited much from Ishtar-Inanna, the two are considered historically distinct.

In the Book of Zohar, ‘Anat is numbered among the holiest of angelic powers under the name of Anathiel.

In Sefer Yetzirah by Rabbi Kaplan, he mentions that this angel is the ruling malach over Venus.

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On the face of it, the three expressions seem to be parallel. The first may identify the group involved as El's family, but it would be possible to render bn 'il as "divine sons" and not literally as "sons of El." The other two phrases, "the assembly of the stars" (pḫr kbbm) and "the circle of those of heaven" ([]dr dt šmm), clearly involve astral language for it (cf 'ilm kbkbm in 1.43.2-3). However, it is important to note that the context of 1.10 I 3-5 is broken and not well understood. Given the many difficulties involved in interpreting 1.10 I 3-5, the hypothesis that El's family is astral requires support from texts that mention El and astral deities. Many astral figures are worthy of consideration in this regard: Shahar and Shalim, Yarih, Shapshu, Athtar and Athtart, and Resheph. 1. Shahar, "Dawn," and Shalim, "Dusk," are El's two sons, according to KTU 1.2.3. 2.The Moon-God Yarih̭ is evidently identified as n'mn ['i]lm, "the favorite of El," in KTU 1.24.25. In 1.92.14-6 Athtart's hunt provides meat for El and Yarih̭, the latter presumably as a member of the Head God's household. Yarih̭ participates in the cooking of a meal in El's house in 1.114. 3. The Sun-Goddess Shapshu serves as El's special messenger according to KTU 1.6 VI. It is to be noted further that the stars (kbkbm knm) are generally grouped after Her in 1.23.54 (cf bt 'ilm kbkbm in 1.43.2-3). See also the blessing in 1.102.26-7 paralleling the sun and moon with El: lymt špš wyrḫ wn'mtš'il. From the texts cited thus far it might be suggested that the sun, moon, and stars belong to El's family. 4. Athtar and Athtart seem also to belong to El's family, though supporting evidence lies in different texts. The Baal Cycle indicates that Athtar, unlike Baal, belongs to the family of El and Athirat (1.6.1). Athtart likewise seems to belong to El's family (see 1.92.14-6, noted above). At Emar (modern Tel Meskene), Athtar is once called dAš-tar MUL, "Ashtar of the Stars," and Aramaic texts from the ninth century onward attest to 'tršmn, "Athtar of Heaven," apparently a reference to the God's astral character. References to the astral character of Ishtar in Mesopotamian sources are also commonly used to bolster a case for Athtart as an astral "Queen of Heaven." Taken together such textual references lend credence to the old view that Athtar and Athtart represent the morning and evening "star" (Venus.) Accordingly, the basis for Their relationship to El and Athirat may lie in the astral character of this family unit. 5. Resheph may also be an astral figure. MJ Dahood and WJ Fulco have argued for the astralization of Resheph at Ugarit, based on the astronomical-omen text KTU 1.78: bṯṯ ym ḫdṯ ḫyr 'rbt špš ṯǵrh ršp, "on day six [?] of the new moon [in the month] of Hyr, the Sun went down, with Resheph [=Mars?] as Her/its gatekeeper." If the identification of Resheph with Mars is correct, then the text provides evidence for the astral character of the God. However, this identification is not assured. It may be noted perhaps in support of Resheph's astral character that 1.107.40 pairs Him with the Moon-God Yarih̭. However, it is also unclear if Resheph belongs specifically to El's family.

Astral Religion and the Representation of Divinity: The Cases of Ugarit and Judah by Mark S Smith in “Magic in History: Prayer, Magic, and the Stars in the Ancient and Late Antique World” edited by Scott Noegel, Joel Walker, and Brannon Wheeler (p 192)