Polytheistic practices (punishment, tradition, eternal, worship, marriage)

[Halcyon]

I guess this is specifically aimed at people who worship many gods (hence the title), more so than people who worship god/esses as aspects of a greater power.

For those of you who worship a pantheon of gods, either specific to a tradition or of your own selection - would you say you had a favourite, a deity that you feel closest too? Do you have a specific deity that you would consider a personal god/ess?

[Feathers in Hair]

A very interesting question, Halcyon!

While I would like to have a patron/ patroness, none have really 'called' me yet. I'm afraid my pantheon is rather wide, encompassing quite a number of traditions... I really admire Kwan Yin, though. She speaks to my love of infinite compassion.

[Isabella Lecour]

I don't worship a pantheon of any particular culture. I've "collected" several gods and goddesses over the years. I've found that I tend to gravitiate toward certain personalities during certain moods and needs. I've found that I lean toward Pele during mishiveious moods, Gaia as my daily guide, Herne/Shiva well he's new and I'm still getting used to him, Diana as a motherly figure, a personal god, "The Lovers" when I need strength, compassion, and empathy with my own marriage, and "Luna" for romance, sparkle and more.

The deity that I feel the closest to would be if I had to pick, would be Pele. I'd have to say that as a personal deity it's a tie between Gaia and "The Lovers."

I hope that helps out.


Edited: removing glaring typos.

[Darkdale]

Yes. I feel particularly close to Heimdallr. He's the eyes of the gods. He sees everything and he rarely sleeps. I don't know why I feel closer to him, something about the feeling of sitting on top of the world and watching all that goes on, without really ever being involved.

[Circle_One]

Originally Posted by Halcyon

I guess this is specifically aimed at people who worship many gods (hence the title), more so than people who worship god/esses as aspects of a greater power.

For those of you who worship a pantheon of gods, either specific to a tradition or of your own selection - would you say you had a favourite, a deity that you feel closest too? Do you have a specific deity that you would consider a personal god/ess?

I've, for almost as long as I can remember, been extremely close and personal with Isis and Osiris. Isis moreso, though.

[Feathers in Hair]

Ooo, wanted to add "Persephone", too. Every personality quiz (including a 'professional' one) I've taken that has goddesses as the embodiment of a type of personality (and that includes Persephone as an 'option') , she seems to be the invariable result for me.

Also, someone from my own actual heritage (Scottish- you'll notice most of my others tend to borrow from cultures that I'm not in the least bit physically related to) is "Meg the Healer". I'll admit, I was first attracted to her because we share the same name (unless you count that I actually prefer to be called Meggie or Feathers, hehee!). Then, I started reading up on her, and was very happy when I learned that she was a healer, since that's something I've always aspired to be.

[Druidus]

Personally, though I respect all Gods that may or may not exist (depending on what they are proclaimed to do. Eternal punishment is not what I grant respect for).

However, several Gods tug more deeply at me. These are Oghma, Cernunnos, Danu, Brighid, and Morrighun.

[The Bakara]

Boann and her night sky are what inspires me, however that it is now winter I am quite close to Brigid and the hearth in general. I've felt Morrigan or, more specifically, Macha of late, whether I wanted to or not.