Eris is known as the goddess of chaos, thanks largely to the Discordian movement that began in the 1960s. The Principia Discordia details the few and often contradictory principles and teachings of Discordianism. One of the key beliefs in Discordianism is “think for yourself.” If you would follow the teachings of this goddess, you must…
Greek mythology has been studied for centuries. Often referred to as “Classical Mythology”, these mythologies have heavily influenced Western literature and culture. As a result, this is one of the best-known mythologies today. The Roman Empire had a very similar mythology. In Greek culture, gods were less often called upon and more often propitiated. Rather…
Ancient Egypt arose on the banks of the Nile River, in a relatively narrow strip of fertile land in the middle of the desert. One of the original cradles of civilization, ancient Egyptians worshiped gods as natural forces and in the form of animals that they saw frequently. Most of the ancient Egyptian gods and…
Sumer is the oldest known civilization in the middle east. It lies in the Mesopotamia area of what is now Iraq. Mesopotamia is one of the six “cradles of civilization”, areas where humans first settled into agrarian cultures. Sumerians are believed to have worshiped thousands of gods and goddesses, with each city having its own…
The gods of the Norse were very human in their behavior. When you work with Norse gods, you ask that they channel their powers through you. Practitioners of Aasatru make use of the Norse gods in their rituals. This list is far from comprehensive. Balder – The epitome of radiance, beauty, kindness, and fairness, and…
Unlike many gods, Haitian Vodou Loa are a part of the world around us. Rather than being invoked or called upon, Loa become “riders” in their followers’ bodies. You can invite certain Loa, but the Loa themselves decide who shows up. Agau – Earth tremors and the frightening sounds associated with storms are because of…
