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Favorite Greek God?
January 26, 2016 at 3:25 pm
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As we know there are 12 Olympian deities (wow.. similar to the 12 apostles.. or 12 trives of Isreael!  !)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Olympians
Unlike Jesus, these Deities were really just relflections of the human condition (love, war, power, seafaring etc.)
My question is, to those familiar with Greek mythology, who was/is your favorite and why? Who would have your worship, if you believed they existed?
For me, it would be a tie between Athena and Hermes. They seem the least mean-spirited and petty as far as the Greek gods went. I could always use Athena's wisdom, and Hermes himself seems to serve as humanity's benefactor ( in someways...similar to the archnagels Gabriel and Michael..  )
I am surprised Hades/Pluto is not an outright evil deity, he is more just "lord of the dead." Apparently he also helps bless humanity with precious stones and fruits and vegetable
Who are your favorite Greek gods?
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RE: Favorite Greek God?
January 26, 2016 at 3:27 pm
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RE: Favorite Greek God?
January 26, 2016 at 3:27 pm
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RE: Favorite Greek God?
January 26, 2016 at 3:29 pm
Vulcan--a crippled ugly guy who snagged the goddess of love. He's gotta really be a good nerd.
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RE: Favorite Greek God?
January 26, 2016 at 3:30 pm
(January 26, 2016 at 3:29 pm)Jenny A Wrote: Vulcan--a crippled ugly guy who snagged the goddess of love. He's gotta really be a good nerd.
Or he has a massive cock.
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RE: Favorite Greek God?
January 26, 2016 at 3:49 pm
Dionysius. God of wine.
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RE: Favorite Greek God?
January 26, 2016 at 4:03 pm
(January 26, 2016 at 3:25 pm)TrueChristian Wrote: As we know there are 12 Olympian deities (wow.. similar to the 12 apostles.. or 12 trives of Isreael! !)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twelve_Olympians
Unlike Jesus, these Deities were really just relflections of the human condition (love, war, power, seafaring etc.) Your gonna need to back that one up, everything I see in jesus is a reflection of humans
Quote:My question is, to those familiar with Greek mythology, who was/is your favorite and why? Who would have your worship, if you believed they existed?
For me, it would be a tie between Athena and Hermes. They seem the least mean-spirited and petty as far as the Greek gods went. I could always use Athena's wisdom, and Hermes himself seems to serve as humanity's benefactor ( in someways...similar to the archnagels Gabriel and Michael.. )
I am surprised Hades/Pluto is not an outright evil deity, he is more just "lord of the dead." Apparently he also helps bless humanity with precious stones and fruits and vegetable
Who are your favorite Greek gods?
Athena. I have thing for smart and sexy women.
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RE: Favorite Greek God?
January 26, 2016 at 4:20 pm
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(January 26, 2016 at 3:25 pm)TrueChristian Wrote: As we know there are 12 Olympian deities (wow.. similar to the 12 apostles.. or 12 trives of Isreael
Or the 12 days of Christmas, or 12 months of the year, or 12 hours on a clock, or 12 inches in a foot, or 12 zodiacal signs, or 12 men have walked on the moon, or there are 12 stars on the flag of Europe, or 12 jurors, jewelers use the 12oz pound, or AA has 12 steps, or there's 12 basic hues on a color wheel, or King Arthur had 12 knights at the round table, or the 12 studio albums by the Beatles, or 12oz in a beer, and probably many more twelvish things I didn't mention.
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RE: Favorite Greek God?
January 26, 2016 at 4:56 pm
(January 26, 2016 at 3:25 pm)TrueChristian Wrote: For me, it would be a tie between Athena and Hermes. They seem the least mean-spirited and petty as far as the Greek gods went. I could always use Athena's wisdom, and Hermes himself seems to serve as humanity's benefactor ( in someways...similar to the archnagels Gabriel and Michael.. )
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RE: Favorite Greek God?
January 26, 2016 at 4:58 pm
I can guess Losty's: Steel.
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