As an atheist myself, I rather view the menagerie of gods human kind has created over the millennia as a kind of fabric depicting numerous stories. Like in all stories, I have a favourite character in all of this, someone whose qualities inspire me or make me reflect on myself, and think that I could relate to.

There is some importance to this, I think. Despite the fact that I have no reason so far to believe in any of them, looking historically back at many of these gods, it's interesting to see which cultures needed/wanted/forced themselves to abide by those gods and goddesses.

For me, I most identify with Hestia, Greek Goddess of the Hearth and family values, otherwise known as Vesta, Roman Goddess of the Hearth and state unity (notable for the state-run religious order known as the Vestal Virgins.)

What god/dess gives you some kind of inspiration/introspection/just tickles your fancy?

If you're religious, which is your god, and why do you like them?

i love greek mythology. posiden is one i always liked. oh going fishing are we? *tidal wave behind fisherman* i`ll change that lol. then ares has been a favorite. most powerful huh? challenge accepted lol

Odin. Great fucking parties in Valhalla.

Sure as shit beats the xtian ideal of sitting around sucking jesus' cock all day....forever.

I prefer demi-gods, namely, Gilgamesh.

(February 5, 2013 at 12:51 am)Gilgamesh Wrote: I prefer demi-gods, namely, Gilgamesh.

It appears you don't even lift.

(February 5, 2013 at 12:52 am)Insanity x Wrote:

(February 5, 2013 at 12:51 am)Gilgamesh Wrote: I prefer demi-gods, namely, Gilgamesh.

It appears you don't even lift.

bravo man just fucking bravo *clapping with increasing speed*

The Olympic Pantheon for me too, from the days when gods got off their arses and actually did something. I've always had a sneaking regard for Zeus, a randy old goat who really doesn't give a shit nor takes shit from anyone - apart from his sister/wife Hera, who really wears the trousers in that relationship. At least that's how I picture them.

Dionysus, for obvious reasons.

elderscrolls wikia Wrote:Sheogorath is the infamous Prince of Madness, whose motives are unknowable.

elderscrolls wikia Wrote:Sheogorath savors the act of driving mortals insane or making them perform actions that may be seen as trivial or silly.

I'm also a big fan of Nocturnal



Well most of the Daedric Princes are pretty awesome.

Another one for me would be Bacchus, the perpetually thirsty party god.