by Ingrid Elfver | Gods and Goddesses | Gods, Types of Gods
Introduction: Why Trickster Gods Matter Not every god rules through thunderbolts or wisdom. Some use laughter, trickery, and disruption to transform the world. Trickster gods appear in nearly every mythology, embodying mischief, chaos, and change. They challenge...
by Ingrid Elfver | Gods and Goddesses | Gods, Types of Gods
Introduction: Why Underworld Gods Matter Every mythology has gods who walk in the shadows; these underworld gods preside over death, the afterlife, and the mysteries of what lies beyond the grave. They are not only feared as rulers of the dead but revered as guardians...
by Ingrid Elfver | Gods and Goddesses | Types of Gods
Introduction: Why Sky Gods Matter High above mountains and seas, sky gods rule the heavens. From lightning and thunder to the warmth of the sun and the cycles of the moon, these deities embody the raw, commanding power of the skies. To ancient peoples, the sky...