So, you're now living in a world in which none of the religions that are currently considered "major" ever took off. Rome crushed the Jews, Buddha had a stroke at a young age, whatever you will. The result of this is that the older pantheons are still hanging around, and it's the socially normal thing to do to choose one particular deity (or maybe a couple) as your patron. Perhaps chosen in youth by your parents as part of their aspirations for you, or later in life by yourself.
So - which deity is yours? Any religion/mythology you like, provided it's not one of the big ones in the real world.
Me personally, it'd have to be Mercury. A Roman god who represents creativity and clarity, they're the kind of goals I strive for. Additionally, since my father left the Royal Signals (army), every time I've seen his old beret, it has a little badge of Mercury on it, as the messenger of the Gods. Always makes me think of the inspiration my father was.
Quote from: Technocrat on Fri 01/10/2010 14:54:05Me personally, it'd have to be Mercury. A Roman god who represents creativity and clarity,
I don't think that's Mercury...he was an emissary of Gods and protector of merchants
Hmm, I think I'd like it to be Athena/Minerva...I'd certanly choose her first.
Clarity I know for certain, but nothing wrong with being associated with merchants (and by extension, wealth!)
Apollo, without doubt. I mean, that guy has it all.
The god of music and poetry, but also a skilled archer, and at times attributed with oracle powers. And the ability to heal. 'Nuf said.
Quote from: Andail on Sat 02/10/2010 09:34:39
Apollo, without doubt. I mean, that guy has it all.
The god of music and poetry, but also a skilled archer, and at times attributed with oracle powers. And the ability to heal. 'Nuf said.
On the other hand, Zeus gets all the girls ;)
I think Aphrodites by all means! I'd love to be THAT sexy and getting all the boyz! ::)
I choose Prometheus. Cause he may not be a god, but he stole the fire, and said the first line to be known as "IN YOUR FACE". :D
Quote from: Dualnames on Sat 02/10/2010 13:47:59
I choose Prometheus. Cause he may not be a god, but he stole the fire, and said the first line to be known as "IN YOUR FACE". :D
...and was nailed to a rock for aeons to be horribly mutilated by a big eagle every single day...
...by Zeus! Not only does he get all the girls, he also gets to punish those who piss him off! :D
Quote from: Radiant on Sat 02/10/2010 14:28:07
...by Zeus! Not only does he get all the girls, he also gets to punish those who piss him off! :D
Yeah but he's also married to that bitchy Hera, which than has to be attended to as well and plus usually those "getting the girls" are done via animal forms...which is not so great.
Hermaphroditus. He may only be a minor deity, but he doesn't need girls because he's got both genitals!
Quote from: Radiant on Sat 02/10/2010 14:28:07
Quote from: Dualnames on Sat 02/10/2010 13:47:59
I choose Prometheus. Cause he may not be a god, but he stole the fire, and said the first line to be known as "IN YOUR FACE". :D
...and was nailed to a rock for aeons to be horribly mutilated by a big eagle every single day...
...by Zeus! Not only does he get all the girls, he also gets to punish those who piss him off! :D
I got owned. Heavily. :D
Thor. LIGHTNING, bitches! Plus, they're making a movie about him and his hammer soon. ;)
Crom. Since I know the answer to the only question Crom cares about, getting into heaven would be a snap.
Hades. all said.
Quote from: Tuomas on Sat 02/10/2010 14:54:21
He may only be a minor deity, but he doesn't need girls because he's got both genitals!
Funny how you managed to turn that into a good thing.
Ottoborg (http://doo.nomoretangerines.com/nevhood/nevhall4.htm)
The Happy King
Lucifer. I'm a huge proponent of maltheism! :D
But seriously, I'm Agnostic. I just like claiming to be a Spiritual Satanist, or a follower of the Process Church of the Final Judgement, which is probably the most awesome twist of Christianity and Judaism I've ever heard.