The belief in supernatural pagan gods has been prevalent across cultures and civilizations throughout history. These gods are often associated with nature, natural forces, and the supernatural realm. Pagan religions, including ancient Greek, Roman, Norse, and Celtic, placed great importance on these deities and worshipped them as divine beings. In ancient Greece, gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Athena, and Aphrodite held significant roles in the lives of the people. These deities were believed to control various aspects of life, including the weather, fertility, war, and love. The Greeks worshipped these gods in temples and offered sacrifices to gain favor and protection.
Despite numerous deities appearing in Supernatural, the most predominant deity in the show is the one that serves as the center icon of the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam [2] ), who is referred to simply as God, whose nigh-infinite power is independent of his worshipers, a trait that his sister, the Darkness, and his children, the Archangels, also hold.
They may also hold differing stances on certain events, and they may be sectarian and be against other beliefs and religions, including rebelling against their own pantheon s beliefs like Prometheus, who defied Zeus and became persona non grata among the Greek gods. It was revealed by Fortuna that God himself made the deities to take the blame for problems and tragedies on Earth and because they made for epic stories.
The Greeks worshipped these gods in temples and offered sacrifices to gain favor and protection. The Romans had a similar pantheon of gods, with deities such as Jupiter, Mars, and Venus ruling over different domains. These gods played crucial roles in the Roman society, and their worship was tightly integrated into everyday life.
Category:Deities
Deities or gods are powerful supernatural beings representing the dominant authority of a religion. The major deity featured in Supernatural is referred to as God, who merely hides behind whatever religion is most popular at the time, that of the Abrahamic Religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam).
Fortuna eventually reveals to Sam and Dean that when God first created humanity, they worshiped things like nature instead. Initially enraged, God chose to create the pagan deities as scapegoats to take the blame for things going wrong and because they made an epic story. However, God's ego only allowed this for so long and he abandoned his creations and chose to hide behind whatever religion is the most popular. Over time, most of these gods have forgotten their true origins and took to hunting humans for scraps and competing against each other to display their dominance over opposing religions. [1]
Kali shows disgust for Westerners and their belief that they have the right to leadership in their own God's name, accusing them of butchery. She also states that she and the other gods' religions were practiced before his. [2] Michael later confirmed Kali's statement as he was directly responsible for the creation of the Abrahamic Religions by having all the angels and every former prophet throughout the past few millennia brand God's visage all over the world. [3] Amara also explained God encouraged these religions as monuments to his ego and promised everyone safety if they adored him. [4]
List of Deities
Throughout the Supernatural series, there have been many deities encountered including:
Abrahamic:
- Chuck Shurley / God (formerly)
- Amara / The Darkness (existing in harmony with Jack Kline)
- Castiel (aka Godstiel)
- Jack Kline
- Artemis
- Atropos
- Calliope
- Chronos
- Dionysius [5]
- Harmonia [6]
- Oliver (Demigod)
- Plutus
- Prometheus (Titan)
- Zeus
- Anansi (West African)
- Baron Samedi (Haitian Voodoo)
- Cacao (Mayan)
- Eve (the Mother of All Monsters)
- Leshii (Slavic)
- Madge and Edward Carrigan (Teutonic)
- Moloch (Canaanite)
- Tiamat (Babylonian)
- Trickster (also known as "Loki", from many cultures)
- Zao Shen (Chinese)
- One unnamed god from 5.19 Hammer of the Gods.
- Yokoth (Alternate Universe)
- Glythur (Alternate Universe)
- Mars Neto (Celtiberian)
- Ursitoare (Romanian)
Deity Death List
In some traditions, particularly monotheistic religions, deities and gods are thought of as being immortal and all powerful. However, in Supernatural the deities can be killed by humans, other deities, and angels. Death claims that God will one day die. [8]
- With the help of Sam and Dean, Emily burns the first tree which disenfranchises the Vanir. [9]
- Dean and Sam kill two Pagan gods disguised as Madge and Edward Carrigan, using wooden stakes made from Evergreen trees. [10]
- Sam kills Leshii, by decapitating it using an iron axe. [11]
- Dean kills Zao Shen, using a wooden stake. [2]
- The archangelLucifer kills Mercury, Baldur, Ganesh, Odin and two unnamed gods. [2]
- Sam kills Veritas, using a knife dipped in dog's blood. [12]
- Dean kills Eve, using phoenix ash. [13]
- Sam stabs Osiris with a ram's horn, which will lead to him being inactive for a couple of centuries. [14]
- Sam kills Chronos with an stake made of olive wood dipped in an unknown blood. [15]
- Beau kills Plutus with a wooden stake. [16]
- Sam kills Mr. Vili with a blow from Mjölnir. [16]
- Zeus kills Prometheus by pulling him in front of one of Artemis' arrows. [7]
- Prometheus kills Zeus by shoving one of Artemis' arrows through himself into Zeus. [7]
- Sheriff Jody Mills kills Vesta with an oak stake stained by the blood of a virgin. [17]
- Sam kills Calliope with a blessed wooden stake. [18]
- Sam kills Moloch with the Colt. [19]
- Gabriel kills Fenrir Odensbane, Narfi, Sleipnir and Loki with specially-crafted wooden swords. Sleipnir's sword appeared to be stained with an unknown blood. [20]
- Jack Kline kills Noah Ophis via decapitation with a silver blade. As a gorgon, Noah reveals that he is a demigod. [21]
- After Millie Winchester smashes Mars Neto's amphora, John Winchester is able to kill him by impaling Mars Neto on the broken end of his own spear and bashing him in the head several times. [22]
Festivals, rituals, and ceremonies were held to commemorate these deities and seek blessings. The Norse gods, such as Odin, Thor, and Freya, were prominent figures in Norse mythology. Vikings and other Norsemen worshipped these gods in hopes of receiving protection, guidance, and good fortune. Norse mythology revolved around tales of epic battles, mythical creatures, and the gods' interactions with humans. The Celtic people also had their own unique pantheon of gods, with figures like Lugh, Brigid, and Cernunnos holding significant status. These deities were often associated with natural forces, fertility, and the changing of seasons. The Celtic people offered sacrifices and engaged in rituals to honor these gods and gain their favor. In addition to these well-known pantheons, many other cultures and civilizations have worshipped their own supernatural pagan gods. Native American tribes, for example, have a rich tradition of animistic beliefs where gods and spirits dwell in nature. African religions, such as Yoruba or Vodou, have their own pantheons of deities associated with various aspects of life. While the influence of these pagan gods has waned with the rise of monotheistic religions, their impact on art, literature, and culture remains significant. Many contemporary pagan and neopagan movements seek to revive the worship of these gods and reclaim ancient traditions. The belief in supernatural pagan gods continues to shape our understanding of ancient civilizations and their spiritual practices, providing insight into the human inclination towards the divine and the mysterious..
Reviews for "From Odin to Zeus: Exploring the Pantheon of Supernatural Pagan Gods"
1. Jennifer - 2 stars
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