Grimoire of the Gods
Welcome, seeker of forgotten gods and whispered names—step into this swirling index of divinities, where each entry is a flickering flame in the great mythic bonfire of the world. This isn’t your average dry encyclopedia list, oh no. This is a living, breathing Grimoire of the Gods, ever-growing, ever-evolving—like a shapeshifter in a moonlit grove. Here, deities from across time and culture mingle like spirits at a masquerade ball, each waiting for their tale to be told.
🔮✨ When a god or pantheon’s tale has been told in full, their name shall be cloaked in golden yellow, linked like a charm on a chain, leading you to their full story, their mysteries, and their marvels. Keep checking back, darling mortal—this index is a growing beast, and new stories shall be added as they are whispered to me by the ancient winds (or my chaotic writing schedule).
So brew yourself some tea (or pour a little something stronger), and let’s begin our journey through divine realms and legendary lineages.
Ancient Civilizations (Dead but not forgotten)
Ancient Egyptian – Ra, Isis, Osiris, Anubis, Bastet… gods of death, resurrection, and cosmic order wrapped in gold and cat hair.
Ancient Greek – Zeus, Athena, Hades, Dionysus… Olympians ruling over drama, wine, and thunderstorms.
Ancient Roman – Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Janus… very similar to the Greeks but with Latin flair and road-building.
Norse (Scandinavian) – Odin, Freyja, Thor, Loki… frost giants, world serpents, and Ragnarok waiting on the horizon.
Mesopotamian (Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian) – Inanna, Enki, Marduk, Tiamat… gods of creation and chaos from the cradle of civilization.
Celtic (Gaelic, Welsh, Gaulish) – Brigid, Lugh, The Morrigan, Cernunnos… nature-bound deities of war, poetry, and wild things.
Slavic (Pre-Christian Eastern Europe) – Perun, Veles, Mokosh, Domovoi… storm gods and household spirits with a tendency toward mischief.
Etruscan – Uni, Tinia, Turan… precursors to Roman gods with shadowy origins.
Hittite – Tarhunt, Arinna, Kumarbi… gods of storms and sun worshipped in Anatolia.
Active Indigenous and Ethnic Religions (Still practiced or revived today)
Hindu (Indian Subcontinent) – Vishnu, Shiva, Kali, Durga, Lakshmi… a vast, complex pantheon still widely revered.
Yoruba / Ifá (West Africa) – Shango, Oshun, Eshu, Obatala… Orishas who are honored in Nigeria and in diasporic faiths.
Shinto (Japan) – Amaterasu, Susanoo, Tsukuyomi, Inari… kami (gods/spirits) that inhabit everything from rice fields to volcanoes.
Balinese Hinduism (Indonesia) – A unique local fusion of Hindu and animist deities.
Diné / Navajo – Changing Woman, Monster Slayer, Talking God… gods woven into cosmic storytelling.
Lakota / Sioux – Wakan Tanka (Great Spirit) and numerous other spirit beings.
Māori (New Zealand) – Tāne Mahuta, Ranginui, Papatūānuku, Māui… deities tied to nature and creation.
Haida & Tlingit (Pacific Northwest) – Raven, Bear Mother, Fog Woman… divine figures that blur the lines between gods and shapeshifters.
Ainu (Japan’s Indigenous people) – Kamuy like Kim-un-kamuy (bear god) who guard and govern the natural world.
Saami (Indigenous Scandinavians) – Bieggolmmái (wind god), Horagalles (thunder), Máttaráhkká (goddess of motherhood).
Mesoamerican & South American Pantheons
Aztec – Quetzalcoatl, Huitzilopochtli, Tlaloc, Xipe Totec… gods of war, rain, and feathered serpents demanding blood.
Maya – Itzamna, Ix Chel, Chaac, Camazotz… deities of writing, the moon, rain, and bat monsters.
Inca – Inti, Pachamama, Viracocha, Mama Quilla… sun gods, earth mothers, and cosmic architects.
Tupi / Guarani (Brazil/Paraguay) – Tupã, Jaci, Iara… lesser-known gods often merged with river and forest spirits.
Middle Eastern (Pre-Abrahamic)
Canaanite / Phoenician – Baal, Asherah, Mot, El… thunder gods and underworld kings who predate monotheism.
Arabian Pre-Islamic – Al-Lat, Al-Uzza, Manat… ancient goddesses of fertility and fate worshiped before Islam.
Zoroastrian (still practiced) – While dualistic, the religion includes divine entities called Amesha Spentas, alongside Ahura Mazda and Angra Mainyu.
African Diasporic Religions (Syncretic yet unique)
Santería (Cuba) – Orishas like Yemaya, Ogun, and Eleggua blended with Catholic saints.
Vodou (Haiti) – Loa like Papa Legba, Baron Samedi, Ezili Dantor… spirits who ride their followers and drink rum.
Candomblé (Brazil) – A Brazilian faith honoring Orishas with ritual dance and music.
Umbanda / Quimbanda – Spiritist religions in Brazil blending Indigenous, African, and European traditions.
Other Asian Pantheons
Chinese Folk Religion / Taoism – Guan Yu, Mazu, Jade Emperor, Nezha… gods of sea, war, and immortality, often shared with Buddhism.
Vietnamese Folk Religion – Mother Goddesses (Đạo Mẫu), Sơn Tinh, Thủy Tinh, and local spirits.
Tibetan Bon Religion – Ancient animistic-mystical faith with mountain and sky deities, later mingled with Buddhism.
Korean Shamanism (Muism) – Deities like Sanshin (mountain spirit), Jowangsin (hearth goddess), and countless Gwishin and household gods.
Other Regional or Revivalist Traditions
Hellenic Polytheism (Modern Revival) – Yes, people still honor the Olympians with modern rituals.
Ásatrú / Norse Heathenry – A revival of Norse gods and ancestral practices across Europe and the Americas.
Kemeticism – Modern spiritual paths honoring Egyptian deities like Isis and Thoth.
Rodnovery / Slavic Native Faith – Pagan revivals honoring Perun, Mokosh, and the Slavic pantheon.
Romuva (Baltic Paganism) – Lithuania’s revived veneration of Dievas, Laima, and Perkūnas.
Druidry – A spiritual revival focused on Celtic gods, nature worship, and poetic inspiration.
And there you have it—a divine buffet of beings and belief systems, from the sun-drenched sands of Egypt to the frostbitten fjords of the North, all lovingly gathered here in one enchanting scroll. Remember, this is only the beginning. If a name glows golden, follow it like a trail of stardust to a full article. And if not? Well, rest assured their time shall come. The gods are patient… but I’m not, so I write as fast as I can!
Have I missed a pantheon dear to your heart? Is there a lesser-known deity you whisper to under your breath? Drop it in the comments below, darling. This grimoire grows with your stories, too.
