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This book is a mixture of Ancient Greek, Ancient Hebrew, Modern Christianity, Ancient Norse and even some Roman, and Paganism.
For those who don’t study or know about Religion there’s multiple gods one can believe in, these are just a small few of them. This book has fixed inaccuracies as best as one can.
Everything has meaning, you just have to pay attention. Don’t take anything at face value, for you could lose out on lore.
Here’s what you should know, if you don’t know much about any religion used.
The ancient Greeks polytheistic, meaning they worshiped multiple deities. At the core of their religious system were 12 major gods and goddesses known as the Olympians. These include the following: Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Athena, Ares, Aphrodite, Apollo, Artemis, Hephaestus, Hermes, and either Hestiaor Dionysus. However, there were also other supernatural beings and deified mortals that were worshiped. So, while there were 12 major gods, the total number of deities in ancient Greek religion is much larger.
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The ancient Hebrews were monotheistic, meaning they worshiped one God. The names of God used most often in the Hebrew Bible are the Tetragrammaton and Elohim. Other names of God in traditional Judaism include El-Elyon, El Shaddai, and Shekhinah.
However, it’s important to note that the term “Elohim” is a bit complex. It occurs more than two thousand five hundred times in the Hebrew Bible, with meanings ranging from “gods” in a general sense, to specific gods, to seraphim, and other supernatural beings, to the spirits of the dead, and even to kings and prophets.
While ancient Jews believed in the existence of many gods, they maintained that they should only worship. So, while there is one primary God in ancient Hebrew religion, the term “gods” can refer to a variety of entities depending on the context.
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In Christianity, there is one God. This belief is known as monotheism. However, Christians believe in the concept of the Trinity, which holds that God exists as three persons: the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. These three persons are distinct, yet are of the same essence, meaning they are one God. So, while Christians speak of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, they do not believe in three gods but in one God in three persons. This is a central tenet of mainstream Christian faith.
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The ancient Norse pantheon was polytheistic and included a variety of gods and goddesses. The pantheon was divided into two main clans: the Aesir and the Vanir. The Aesir were primarily linked to matters of warfare, sovereignty, and the celestial dimensions of the cosmos, while the Vanir were associated with elements such as fertility, nature, prosperity, and certain magical practices.
There were 12 main gods in Norse mythology, including Odin, Thor, Balder, Vidar, Vale, Brage, Heimdall, Ty, Njord, Froy, Ull, and Forsete. However, the total number of gods and goddesses is much larger. For instance, Snorri Sturluson, in his Prose Edda, mentions there being 12 Aesir gods (male gods) and 12 Asynjur (female goddesses), but he actually lists 14 Aesir and changes the number of Asynjur from 14, to 16, and later on to 28.
From the time the first tribes formed to become the Norse till the introduction of Christianity, it’s believed they may have worshiped up to 66 different gods. Of the myriad of gods they worshiped, there are at least 13 that are widely considered to be important to understand their role in Norse culture.
So, while there were 12 main gods, the total number of deities in ancient Norse religion is much larger and varies depending on the source.
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The ancient Romans were polytheistic, meaning they recognized and worshipped multiple gods and goddesses. The main gods and goddesses in Roman culture were Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva. However, the Roman pantheon was much larger and included a variety of deities.
There were 12 major gods and goddesses known as the Dii Consentes or the Capitoline Triad, which included Jupiter, Juno, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Apollo, Diana, Minerva, Ceres, Vulcan, and Vesta.
However, the total number of deities in ancient Roman religion is much larger. Many of the Romans’ own gods remain obscure, known only by name and sometimes function, through inscriptions and texts that are often fragmentary. This is particularly true of those gods belonging to the archaic religion of the Romans dating back to the era of kings, the so-called “religion of Numa”, which was perpetuated or revived over the centuries.
In addition to these, there were also minor local deities, and the deities of peoples in the provinces were given new theological interpretations in light of functions or attributes they shared with Roman deities.
While there were 12 main gods, one source mentions that the Romans may have worshiped up to 67 divine beings throughout the Roman Empire. So, the exact number can vary depending on the source and the specific time period in question.
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Some questions you may have:
What is Polytheistic?
Polytheism is the belief in or worship of more than one God. It characterizes virtually all religions other than Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which share a common tradition of monotheism, the belief in one God. Polytheism is a type of theism and within theism, it contrasts with monotheism. The deities in polytheism are usually assembled into a pantheon of gods and goddesses, along with their own religious sects and rituals.
What is monotheism?
Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one God or in the oneness of God. It is distinct from polytheism, which is the belief in many gods, from atheism, which is the belief that there is no god, and from agnosticism, which is the belief that the existence or nonexistence of a god or of gods is unknown or unknowable. Monotheism characterizes religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It’s important to note that it’s not the oneness but the uniqueness of God that counts in monotheism; one god is not affirmed as the logical opposite of many gods but as an expression of divine might and power.
What is Paganism?
Paganism is a term that was first used in the fourth century by early Christians for people in the Roman Empire who practiced polytheism, or ethnic religions other than Judaism. It’s often used to designate those religions that do not worship the God of Abraham, the figure central to both Christianity and other Abrahamic religions like Judaism and Islam.
In a broader sense, paganism can refer to spiritual beliefs and practices other than those of Judaism, Islam, or especially Christianity. This can include the spiritual beliefs and practices of ancient polytheistic religions as well as the beliefs and practices of contemporary religions or spiritual movements based on ancient paganism.
Some definitions of paganism also describe it as a polytheistic or pantheistic nature-worshiping religion. It’s important to note that the term “pagan” and “paganism” can carry different connotations depending on the context, and in some cases, may be used pejoratively.
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And finally, the names you’ll be seeing throughout the book, they all have been named biblically to the religion and godly group they’re from, or named after the god/goddess they represent, all their names have a specific meaning.
Telephus means ‘far-shining’ in Greek and Vasilius means ‘Royal’ or ‘Kingly’ in Greek as well. He is also the son of Hercules and a mortal woman named Auge.
Máni means ‘Moon’ in Norse and Canis means ‘dog’ in Latin. He represents the Roman god of the Moon.
Ophelia means ‘Aid’ or ‘Help’ in Greek, and Phosphorus means ‘light-bringing’ it’s one of Lucifer’s names. Or biblically Auxilium Ōphéleia Phosphorus. She represents (fictional) the youngest daughter of Lucifer.
Azrael means ‘Angel of Death’ in Jewish and Islamic; they thought it was who watches over the dying and separates the soul from the body.
Beelzebub and Asmodeus are just two names of Lucifer and two of the ‘Seven Deadly Sins’. Beelzebub is the fourth devil; aka the sin ′Gluttony’; meanwhile, Asmodeus is the third sin ′Lust‘. Lucifer is the first sin, aka ’Pride’.
Achilles means ‘Pain’ in Greek, and his sister Cora means ′ Maiden’, ‘Core’ or ‘Heart’, she represents the Roman Goddess Proserpine whose essentially just like Persephone.
Ceres means ‘With Grains’ in Latin, in Roman Mythology the name belongs to a goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility. Her last name Titus means ‘title of honor’, its usually chosen to be a boys first name.
Smilla means ‘Smiling’ in Old Norse (Scandinavian) and her last name Falk means ‘Falcon’, honestly just picked it because I liked the way “Smilla Falk’ sounded.
Then we have the lovely, gorgeous, and first wife of Adam, Lilith, her name means ‘Belonging to the night’ and ‘Demon’ or ‘Spirit’.
Daphne is a feminine given name of origin meaning. It originates from a variety of female nymph associated with fountains, wells, springs, streams, brooks and other bodies of freshwater. Her last name Campbell just means ‘wry mouth’ or ‘crooked mouth’ in Scottish and Irish.
Theodore is a derivative of the Latin Theodorus, a variation of the Greek name Theodōros. The components are from the Greek words theos, meaning “God,” and dōron, meaning “gift,” giving Theodore the meaning “God-given” or “gift of God.” His last name Walker is derived from the Old English word ”wealcere“, which means “fuller of cloth”.
Lilium is of Latin origin meaning ‘Lily’, and her last name Flos is derived from the Latin root “flōs,” meaning “flower” “blossom” (figuratively) “innocence” and “virginity.”
Elias is the Greek derivative of the Hebrew name Elijah or Eliyahu, which means “the Lord is my God” or “Jehovah is God.” It is also the name of a prophet and messenger of God in the Bible and the Quran. God gave him the responsibility of guiding his followers to worship the Hebrew God.
