Zurvan: God of time and destiny.
Mani: Prophet and cosmic being bringing light to the physical realm.

Manichaeism

Marduk: God of creation, healing, and judgment.
Tiamat: Primordial goddess of the salt sea and chaos.
Ea (Enki): God of wisdom, water, and creation.

Mesopotamian Mythology

Tengri: Sky god and supreme deity of the eternal blue sky.
Eje: Earth's mother goddess and protector.

Mongolian Mythology

Ik Onkar: The One Supreme Reality, eternal and infinite.

Sikkhism

Teshub: God of the sky and storms.
Hepat: Mother goddess, often associated with fertility and the earth.

Hittite Mythology

Perkūnas: God of thunder and sky.
Laima: Goddess of fate, fertility, and childbirth.
Dievas: Supreme sky god and ruler of order.

Baltic Mythology

Ahura Mazda: Supreme god of light, wisdom, and truth.
Mithra: God of covenant and oaths, associated with the sun and justice.
Anahita: Goddess of water, fertility, and healing.

Zoroastrianism

Zurvan: Primordial god of infinite time and space.
Ardvi Sura Anahita: Goddess of fertility, healing, and purity.

Persian Mythology

Ukko: Sky god and ruler of the heavens, associated with thunder.
Akka: Earth goddess and mother figure.
Tapio: Forest spirit and protector of wildlife.

Finnish Mythology

Great Spirit (Wakan Tanka, Gitche Manitou): Supreme creator deity in many Native American cultures.
Coyote: A trickster and creator figure in various tribes, such as the Navajo and Hopi.
Spider Woman: A Hopi goddess who weaves the web of life and provides guidance.

Native American Tradition

Kāne: God of creation, sunlight, and life.
Lono: God of agriculture, fertility, and peace.
Pele: Goddess of volcanoes and fire.

Hawaiiann Mythology

Perun: God of thunder, lightning, and war.
Mokosh: Goddess of fertility, earth, and women.
Svarog: God of fire, the sun, and blacksmithing.

Slavic Mythology

Olorun: Supreme god of the sky and creator of the universe.
Obatala: Creator of human bodies and God of purity.
Yemoja: Mother goddess, associated with rivers and fertility.
Shango: God of thunder, fire, and justice.

African Yoruba Tradition

Tāne: God of forests and light, creator of humanity.
Tangaroa: God of the sea and fish, one of the primary creator gods.
Hina: Goddess of the moon and protector of women.

Polynesian Tradition

God (Yahweh, Allah): In Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, God is the singular, omnipotent creator and ruler of all existence, embodying all divine attributes.

Abrahamic Traditions

Anu: Sky god and king of the gods.
Ishtar (Inanna): Goddess of love, war, and fertility.
Enlil: God of air and storms, associated with divine authority.

Sumerian / Babylonian Mythology

Brahma: The creator god in the Trimurti, responsible for the creation of the universe.
Vishnu: The preserver god, associated with maintaining cosmic order and incarnating on Earth in various forms (avatars), such as Krishna and Rama.
Shiva: The destroyer and transformer in the Trimurti, associated with destruction, regeneration, and transformation of the universe.
Lakshmi: Goddess of wealth, prosperity, and beauty, often depicted as the consort of Vishnu.
Saraswati: Goddess of wisdom, knowledge, and arts often depicted as playing the veena.
Parvati: Goddess of fertility, love, and devotion, and the consort of Shiva.
Durga: Warrior goddess, a fierce form of Parvati, embodying power and protection.
Kali: Goddess of destruction and transformation, associated with time and change.

Hinduism

Ra: Sun god and one of the most important deities, creator of the world.
Isis: Goddess of magic, healing, and motherhood, sister and wife of Osiris.
Osiris: God of the afterlife, resurrection, and agriculture.
Horus: Sky god, often depicted as a falcon, associated with kingship and protection.
Anubis: God of mummification and the afterlife, protector of the dead.
Bastet: Goddess of home, fertility, and cats, often depicted as a lioness or a cat.
Thoth: God of wisdom, writing, and knowledge, often depicted as an ibis or baboon.
Ma'at: Goddess of truth, justice, and order, personifying the balance of the cosmos.

Ancient Egyptian Mythology

Gods and Deities

What are Gods and Dieties

Gods and deities represent the highest expressions of divine intelligence and cosmic order. Unlike individual spirit guides or personal spiritual beings, gods function universally, embodying fundamental principles such as creation, destruction, transformation, love, justice, and wisdom. Across traditions, they are recognised as archetypal forces that structure reality and guide the evolution of life. In the co-creation process, their influence is felt in several ways:

Worship and Ritual: Through acts of devotion—prayer, ceremony, and offerings—humans create a direct channel to divine forces. This reciprocal relationship reinforces alignment with universal principles and helps anchor divine influence into the material world.
Archetypal Guidance: Gods and deities often appear as personifications of essential qualities or virtues. As symbolic models, they shape human values, ethics, and aspirations, helping individuals orient themselves toward higher consciousness.
Myth and Symbolism: The stories and symbols associated with deities encode spiritual teachings and cosmological insights. These myths guide personal transformation, helping people understand their role within the larger divine design.

Gods and deities function as macro-level co-creators. They don’t intervene in day-to-day life like personal guides but influence the broader structures of reality, helping to ensure harmony between the human journey and the greater unfolding of the universe. Their role is to maintain balance, inspire alignment with divine law, and support the evolution of humanity toward its highest spiritual potential.

Zeus: King of the gods, ruler of the sky and thunder.
Hera: Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and family, and wife of Zeus.
Apollo: God of the sun, music, poetry, and healing.
Artemis: Goddess of the moon, hunting, and wild animals, twin sister of Apollo.
Athena: Goddess of wisdom, warfare, and strategy.
Poseidon: God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
Aphrodite: Goddess of love, beauty, and desire.
Hades: God of the underworld, ruler of the dead.
Hermes: Messenger god, God of travellers, commerce, and thieves.
Demeter: Goddess of the harvest and agriculture, mother of Persephone.
Hestia: Goddess of the hearth, home, and family.

Greek Mythology

The Morrigan: Goddess of war, fate, and sovereignty, often depicted as a crow.
Cernunnos: Horned god of fertility, animals, and the forest.
Brigid: Goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft.
Danu: Mother goddess and matron of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Lugh: God of the sun, light, and crafts, associated with skills and leadership.
Aine: Goddess of love, fertility, and the harvest.
Manannán mac Lir: God of the sea, storms, and navigation.

Celtic Mythology

Odin: All-father, God of wisdom, war, and poetry, and ruler of Asgard.
Frigg: Odin's wife, goddess of love, marriage, and motherhood.
Thor: God of thunder, lightning, and protection, wielding the hammer Mjölnir.
Loki: Trickster god associated with mischief, chaos, and change.
Freya: Goddess of love, fertility, and battle, associated with beauty and magic.
Baldur: God of beauty, love, and light, beloved by the gods.
Tyr: God of war and justice, associated with law and honour.
Hel: Goddess of the underworld, ruler of the land of the dead.

Norse Mythology

Jade Emperor: Supreme god of Heaven, ruler of the celestial realm and all gods.
Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara): Goddess of mercy and compassion, known for her ability to help all beings in distress.
Pangu: Creator god, said to have formed the world from chaos.
Nuwa: Goddess of creation, responsible for creating humanity and repairing the sky.
Longmu: Goddess associated with motherhood, fertility, and protection.
Zhong Kui: God of exorcism, known for protecting against evil spirits.

Chinese Mythology

Amaterasu: Sun goddess, ruler of the heavens, and one of the most important deities.
Tsukuyomi: Moon god, brother of Amaterasu.
Susanoo: God of the sea and storms, brother of Amaterasu.
Izanagi: The Creator god and Izanami are responsible for creating the Japanese islands.
Izanami: Goddess of creation and death, wife of Izanagi.
Benzaiten: Goddess of music, art, and knowledge.
Raijin: God of thunder and storms.

Japanese Mythology

Quetzalcoatl: Feathered serpent god of wind, wisdom, and life.
Tezcatlipoca: God of the night, the sky, and sorcery, often depicted as a jaguar.
Huitzilopochtli: God of the sun, war, and the nation, associated with the Mexica people.
Tlaloc: God of rain and fertility, often depicted with goggle-like eyes and fangs.
Chicomecoatl: Goddess of agriculture, particularly maize.
Xipe Totec: God of agriculture, renewal, and seasons, often depicted flayed.

Aztec Mythology

Itzamná: Creator god, associated with wisdom, night, and the heavens.
Ix Chel: Goddess of the moon, love, fertility, and medicine.
Chac: God of rain, lightning, and storms.
Kukulkan: Feathered serpent god, symbolising the balance of heaven and earth.
Ah Puch: God of death, associated with the underworld.

Mayan Mythology

African Mythology

Olodumare: Supreme god and creator in the Yoruba tradition.
Ogun: God of iron, war, and labour.
Yemaya: Goddess of the sea and motherhood, often seen as a mother figure in many African diasporic traditions.
Shango: God of thunder, fire, and justice.
Oshun: Goddess of love, fertility, and rivers, known for her beauty and kindness.
Eshu: Trickster god and messenger between humans and the divine.

Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara): Bodhisattva of compassion.
Tara: Goddess of protection and compassion, manifesting in multiple forms.
Vajrapani: Protector and guide of Buddha’s teachings, symbolising power.

Tibetan Buddhism

Baiame: Creator god and sky father in many Aboriginal traditions.
Yhi: Sun goddess who brings life and light.
Daramulum: Sky hero and intermediary between spirits and humans.

Australian Aboriginal Mythology

Sedna: Goddess of the sea and marine life.
Anguta: Creator deity and guide of souls to the afterlife.

Intuit Mythology

Jupiter: King of the gods, god of the sky and thunder.
Juno: Queen of the gods, protector of women and marriage.
Venus: Goddess of love, beauty, and fertility.

Roman Mythology

El: Supreme god and creator in the Canaanite pantheon.
Asherah: Mother goddess and consort of El.
Baal: Storm and fertility god.

Phoenician Mythology

Tangaloa: Creator god and deity of the sky.
Hikule’o: God of the underworld and fertility.