Sophia (Wisdom)

1. Sophia (Wisdom)
   • Action: Acts independently by conceiving a thought without permission from the One and without her masculine counterpart.
   • Role: Embodiment of wisdom; her actions lead to the creation of Yaldabaoth and the introduction of asymmetry and imbalance in the divine order.
   • Outcome: Repents after realizing her mistake and is elevated above Yaldabaoth but remains in the ninth sphere.
2. The One (The Divine Mind)
   • Action: Not directly involved in actions within this narrative but represents the ultimate source of all creation and perfect harmony.
   • Role: Embodiment of the unified divine mind from which all aspects, including Sophia, emanate.
3. Yaldabaoth
   • Action: Declares himself the sole god, creates realms and beings modeled on higher realms but flawed, and proclaims his dominion.
   • Role: Imperfect creation of Sophia, embodying ignorance and asymmetry; creator of the Archons.
   • Outcome: Elevates himself above his creations but remains ignorant of his true origins and the higher divine realms.
4. The Archons
   • Actions: Serve as the rulers of different aspects of the material world, created by Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: Malevolent forces that trap human souls in the material realm, keeping them ignorant of their true divine nature.
5. The Holy Spirit
   • Action: Pours essence upon Sophia, elevating her above Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: Represents the compassionate aspect of the divine, aiding in Sophia’s elevation and partial restoration.
6. Sophia’s Masculine Counterpart
   • Action: Not directly mentioned in actions within this narrative but represents the balance needed for Sophia’s actions to be in harmony.
   • Role: Symbolizes the necessary counterpart for balanced creation within the divine mind.
7. Human Souls (Divine Sparks)
   • Role: Trapped in the material world created by Yaldabaoth and his Archons, representing the divine potential seeking to return to the Pleroma.
8. Aethoth
   • Action: One of the rulers created by Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: An Archon with a sheep’s face, representing one of the flawed creations of Yaldabaoth.
9. Eloaios
   • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: An Archon with a donkey’s face, representing another flawed creation.
10. Astaphaios
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with a hyena’s face.
11. Yao
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a seven-headed snake.
12. Sabaoth
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a dragon.
13. Adonin
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a monkey.
14. Sabbede
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a flame and fire.
15. Yaldabaoth’s Demons
    • Actions: Serve under Yaldabaoth, each associated with different days of the year and aspects of the material world.
    • Role: Contribute to the entrapment and ignorance of human souls.

Summary of Actions and Roles

• Sophia acts independently, leading to the creation of Yaldabaoth and the resulting imbalance in the divine order.
• Yaldabaoth declares himself the sole god, creating flawed realms and beings, embodying ignorance and asymmetry.
• The Archons serve as malevolent rulers of the material world, trapping human souls.
• The Holy Spirit aids in Sophia’s elevation and partial restoration.
• Human Souls represent the divine sparks seeking to return to the Pleroma.
• Various Archons and Demons created by Yaldabaoth govern different aspects of the material world, contributing to the overall narrative of imbalance and ignorance.

This detailed list includes the primary characters mentioned in the narrative, their actions, and their roles within the context of the divine mind and the material realm.

Expanded Characters and Their Actions

1. Sophia (Wisdom)
   • Action: Acts independently by conceiving a thought without permission from the One and without her masculine counterpart.
   • Role: Embodiment of wisdom; her actions lead to the creation of Yaldabaoth and the introduction of asymmetry and imbalance in the divine order.
   • Outcome: Repents after realizing her mistake and is elevated above Yaldabaoth but remains in the ninth sphere.
2. The One (The Divine Mind)
   • Action: Not directly involved in actions within this narrative but represents the ultimate source of all creation and perfect harmony.
   • Role: Embodiment of the unified divine mind from which all aspects, including Sophia, emanate.
3. Yaldabaoth
   • Action: Declares himself the sole god, creates realms and beings modeled on higher realms but flawed, and proclaims his dominion.
   • Role: Imperfect creation of Sophia, embodying ignorance and asymmetry; creator of the Archons.
   • Outcome: Elevates himself above his creations but remains ignorant of his true origins and the higher divine realms.
4. The Archons
   • Actions: Serve as the rulers of different aspects of the material world, created by Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: Malevolent forces that trap human souls in the material realm, keeping them ignorant of their true divine nature.
5. The Holy Spirit
   • Action: Pours essence upon Sophia, elevating her above Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: Represents the compassionate aspect of the divine, aiding in Sophia’s elevation and partial restoration.
6. Sophia’s Masculine Counterpart
   • Action: Not directly mentioned in actions within this narrative but represents the balance needed for Sophia’s actions to be in harmony.
   • Role: Symbolizes the necessary counterpart for balanced creation within the divine mind.
7. Human Souls (Divine Sparks)
   • Role: Trapped in the material world created by Yaldabaoth and his Archons, representing the divine potential seeking to return to the Pleroma.
8. Aethoth
   • Action: One of the rulers created by Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: An Archon with a sheep’s face, representing one of the flawed creations of Yaldabaoth.
9. Eloaios
   • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: An Archon with a donkey’s face, representing another flawed creation.
10. Astaphaios
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with a hyena’s face.
11. Yao
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a seven-headed snake.
12. Sabaoth
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a dragon.
13. Adonin
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a monkey.
14. Sabbede
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a flame and fire.
15. Yaldabaoth’s Demons
    • Actions: Serve under Yaldabaoth, each associated with different days of the year and aspects of the material world.
    • Role: Contribute to the entrapment and ignorance of human souls.

Additional Characters:

16. Barbelo
    • Action: The first emanation of the One, also known as the Forethought.
    • Role: Represents the divine feminine and the first thought of the One, often seen as a nurturing and protective figure in Gnostic texts.
17. Christos
    • Action: An emanation from the divine realm, often associated with bringing knowledge and enlightenment.
    • Role: Acts as a savior figure who helps guide souls back to the divine fullness (Pleroma).
18. Sophia’s Daughter (Achamoth)
    • Action: Often depicted as Sophia’s creation in the lower realms, struggling to return to the higher realms.
    • Role: Represents the soul’s journey and the struggle for enlightenment and reunion with the divine.
19. Pistis Sophia
    • Action: A figure who seeks redemption and ultimately receives divine assistance.
    • Role: Represents faith and wisdom, striving for restoration and return to the divine realm.
20. Saklas
    • Action: Another name for Yaldabaoth, highlighting his foolishness.
    • Role: Emphasizes Yaldabaoth’s ignorance and detachment from the true divine knowledge.
21. Samael
    • Action: Another name for Yaldabaoth, meaning ‘blind god.’
    • Role: Represents his inability to see the higher truths and his self-deception.
22. Aeons
    • Action: Various emanations from the One, each representing different divine attributes.
    • Role: Maintain the balance and harmony of the Pleroma, working in pairs to reflect the unity of the divine mind.
23. The Demiurge
    • Action: Often used interchangeably with Yaldabaoth, the architect of the material world.
    • Role: Represents the creator of the physical universe, seen as an inferior and flawed being compared to the One.
24. Zeus, Odin, Ra, Marduk
    • Action: Rebel gods imprisoned in Purgatory for their defiance.
    • Role: Represent various mythological figures who have been cast down due to their rebellion against the divine order.

Summary of Actions and Roles (Expanded)

• Sophia acts independently, leading to the creation of Yaldabaoth and cosmic imbalance. Her repentance and elevation signify the potential for redemption.
• Yaldabaoth proclaims himself the sole god, creating flawed realms and beings, embodying ignorance and asymmetry.
• The Archons serve as malevolent rulers of the material world, trapping human souls.
• The Holy Spirit aids in Sophia’s elevation and partial restoration.
• Human Souls represent the divine sparks seeking to return to the Pleroma.
• Barbelo represents the divine feminine and the first thought of the One.
• Christos acts as a savior figure guiding souls back to the divine fullness.
• Sophia’s Daughter (Achamoth) symbolizes the soul’s journey and struggle for enlightenment.
• Pistis Sophia embodies faith and wisdom, striving for restoration.
• Saklas and Samael emphasize Yaldabaoth’s ignorance and blindness.
• Aeons maintain the balance and harmony of the Pleroma.
• The Demiurge represents the flawed creator of the physical universe.
• Zeus, Odin, Ra, Marduk are rebel gods imprisoned for their defiance against the divine order.

This expanded list provides a comprehensive view of the characters and their roles, offering a richer understanding of the narrative and its philosophical implications.

Expanded Characters and Their Actions

1. Sophia (Wisdom)
   • Action: Acts independently by conceiving a thought without permission from the One and without her masculine counterpart.
   • Role: Embodiment of wisdom; her actions lead to the creation of Yaldabaoth and the introduction of asymmetry and imbalance in the divine order.
   • Outcome: Repents after realizing her mistake and is elevated above Yaldabaoth but remains in the ninth sphere.
2. The One (The Divine Mind)
   • Action: Not directly involved in actions within this narrative but represents the ultimate source of all creation and perfect harmony.
   • Role: Embodiment of the unified divine mind from which all aspects, including Sophia, emanate.
3. Yaldabaoth
   • Action: Declares himself the sole god, creates realms and beings modeled on higher realms but flawed, and proclaims his dominion.
   • Role: Imperfect creation of Sophia, embodying ignorance and asymmetry; creator of the Archons.
   • Outcome: Elevates himself above his creations but remains ignorant of his true origins and the higher divine realms.
4. The Archons
   • Actions: Serve as the rulers of different aspects of the material world, created by Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: Malevolent forces that trap human souls in the material realm, keeping them ignorant of their true divine nature.
5. The Holy Spirit
   • Action: Pours essence upon Sophia, elevating her above Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: Represents the compassionate aspect of the divine, aiding in Sophia’s elevation and partial restoration.
6. Sophia’s Masculine Counterpart
   • Action: Not directly mentioned in actions within this narrative but represents the balance needed for Sophia’s actions to be in harmony.
   • Role: Symbolizes the necessary counterpart for balanced creation within the divine mind.
7. Human Souls (Divine Sparks)
   • Role: Trapped in the material world created by Yaldabaoth and his Archons, representing the divine potential seeking to return to the Pleroma.
8. Aethoth
   • Action: One of the rulers created by Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: An Archon with a sheep’s face, representing one of the flawed creations of Yaldabaoth.
9. Eloaios
   • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
   • Role: An Archon with a donkey’s face, representing another flawed creation.
10. Astaphaios
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with a hyena’s face.
11. Yao
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a seven-headed snake.
12. Sabaoth
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a dragon.
13. Adonin
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a monkey.
14. Sabbede
    • Action: Another ruler created by Yaldabaoth.
    • Role: An Archon with the face of a flame and fire.
15. Yaldabaoth’s Demons
    • Actions: Serve under Yaldabaoth, each associated with different days of the year and aspects of the material world.
    • Role: Contribute to the entrapment and ignorance of human souls.

Additional Characters:

16. Barbelo
    • Action: The first emanation of the One, also known as the Forethought.
    • Role: Represents the divine feminine and the first thought of the One, often seen as a nurturing and protective figure in Gnostic texts.
17. Christos
    • Action: An emanation from the divine realm, often associated with bringing knowledge and enlightenment.
    • Role: Acts as a savior figure who helps guide souls back to the divine fullness (Pleroma).
18. Sophia’s Daughter (Achamoth)
    • Action: Often depicted as Sophia’s creation in the lower realms, struggling to return to the higher realms.
    • Role: Represents the soul’s journey and the struggle for enlightenment and reunion with the divine.
19. Pistis Sophia
    • Action: A figure who seeks redemption and ultimately receives divine assistance.
    • Role: Represents faith and wisdom, striving for restoration and return to the divine realm.
20. Saklas
    • Action: Another name for Yaldabaoth, highlighting his foolishness.
    • Role: Emphasizes Yaldabaoth’s ignorance and detachment from the true divine knowledge.
21. Samael
    • Action: Another name for Yaldabaoth, meaning ‘blind god.’
    • Role: Represents his inability to see the higher truths and his self-deception.
22. Aeons
    • Action: Various emanations from the One, each representing different divine attributes.
    • Role: Maintain the balance and harmony of the Pleroma, working in pairs to reflect the unity of the divine mind.
23. The Demiurge
    • Action: Often used interchangeably with Yaldabaoth, the architect of the material world.
    • Role: Represents the creator of the physical universe, seen as an inferior and flawed being compared to the One.

Rebel Gods from Various Continents and Celestial Bodies:

24. Zeus (Greek)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Imprisoned in Purgatory for his defiance, representing the classical ruler of the gods.
25. Odin (Norse)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Imprisoned in Purgatory, known as the Allfather in Norse mythology.
26. Ra (Egyptian)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Imprisoned in Purgatory, the sun god and creator in Egyptian mythology.
27. Marduk (Mesopotamian)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Imprisoned in Purgatory, a major god in Babylonian mythology.
28. Quetzalcoatl (Aztec)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: A feathered serpent god who represents wind and wisdom, facing consequences for defiance.
29. Amaterasu (Japanese)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Sun goddess of Japan, symbolizing light and renewal, punished for acts of rebellion.
30. Anansi (African)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: A trickster god from West African mythology, known for cunning and wisdom, punished for defiance.
31. Pele (Hawaiian)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire, facing consequences for her rebellious nature.
32. Tangaroa (Polynesian)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Polynesian god of the sea, representing the primordial ocean and punished for defiance.
33. Artemis (Greek – Moon)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Goddess of the moon and hunt, punished for acts of rebellion.
34. Nanna (Mesopotamian – Moon)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Sumerian moon god, symbolizing wisdom and fertility, facing consequences for defiance.
35. Khonsu (Egyptian – Moon)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Egyptian moon god, associated with time and healing, punished for rebellion.
36. Mars (Roman)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: God of war, symbolizing conflict and defiance, punished for rebellious acts.
37. Ares (Greek – Mars)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Greek god of war, representing chaos and defiance, facing consequences for rebellion.
38. Venus (Roman)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Goddess of love and beauty, punished for defiance and representing allure and temptation.
39. Aphrodite (Greek – Venus)
    • Action: Rebelled against the higher divine order.
    • Role: Greek goddess of love and beauty, facing consequences for her rebellious nature.

Summary of Actions and Roles (Expanded)

• Sophia acts independently, leading to the creation of Yaldabaoth and cosmic imbalance. Her repentance and elevation signify the potential for redemption.
• Yaldabaoth proclaims himself the sole god, creating flawed realms and beings, embodying ignorance and asymmetry.
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Greek Gods and Demigods

Gods:

1. Zeus – King of the gods, god of the sky, lightning, and thunder.
2. Hera – Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth.
3. Poseidon – God of the sea, earthquakes, and horses.
4. Demeter – Goddess of the harvest and agriculture.
5. Athena – Goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts.
6. Apollo – God of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy.
7. Artemis – Goddess of the moon, hunting, and chastity.
8. Ares – God of war.
9. Aphrodite – Goddess of love and beauty.
10. Hephaestus – God of fire, metalworking, and crafts.
11. Hermes – Messenger of the gods, god of commerce and thieves.
12. Hestia – Goddess of the hearth and home.
13. Dionysus – God of wine, pleasure, and festivity.

Demigods:

1. Heracles (Hercules) – Son of Zeus, known for his incredible strength and the Twelve Labors.
2. Perseus – Son of Zeus, slayer of Medusa.
3. Theseus – Son of Poseidon or Aegeus, known for defeating the Minotaur.
4. Achilles – Son of Thetis and Peleus, hero of the Trojan War.
5. Orpheus – Son of Apollo, famed musician and poet.

Roman Gods and Demigods

Gods:

1. Jupiter – King of the gods, god of the sky and thunder (equivalent to Zeus).
2. Juno – Queen of the gods, goddess of marriage and childbirth (equivalent to Hera).
3. Neptune – God of the sea (equivalent to Poseidon).
4. Ceres – Goddess of agriculture (equivalent to Demeter).
5. Minerva – Goddess of wisdom and war (equivalent to Athena).
6. Apollo – God of the sun, music, and prophecy (same as Greek Apollo).
7. Diana – Goddess of the moon and hunting (equivalent to Artemis).
8. Mars – God of war (equivalent to Ares).
9. Venus – Goddess of love and beauty (equivalent to Aphrodite).
10. Vulcan – God of fire and metalworking (equivalent to Hephaestus).
11. Mercury – Messenger of the gods, god of commerce (equivalent to Hermes).
12. Vesta – Goddess of the hearth (equivalent to Hestia).
13. Bacchus – God of wine (equivalent to Dionysus).

Demigods:

1. Hercules – Son of Jupiter, known for his strength and the Twelve Labors (equivalent to Heracles).
2. Aeneas – Son of Venus, hero of the Aeneid.
3. Romulus – Founder of Rome, son of Mars.
4. Remus – Twin brother of Romulus, son of Mars.

Mesoamerican Gods and Demigods

Aztec Gods:

1. Quetzalcoatl – Feathered serpent god of wind, wisdom, and creation.
2. Huitzilopochtli – God of war, sun, and human sacrifice.
3. Tezcatlipoca – God of the night sky, sorcery, and conflict.
4. Tlaloc – God of rain and fertility.
5. Xipe Totec – God of agriculture and spring.

Maya Gods:

1. Itzamna – Supreme creator god, associated with writing and divination.
2. Kukulcan – Feathered serpent god, equivalent to Quetzalcoatl.
3. Chac – God of rain and storms.
4. Ah Puch – God of death and the underworld.

Demigods:

1. Hun Hunahpu and Vucub Hunahpu – Hero twins in Maya mythology, sons of the maize god.

African Gods and Demigods

Yoruba Gods:

1. Olodumare – Supreme creator god.
2. Shango – God of thunder and lightning.
3. Ogun – God of iron, war, and labor.
4. Yemoja – Mother goddess of the Ogun River.
5. Oya – Goddess of winds, storms, and transformation.
6. Orunmila – God of wisdom and divination.

Egyptian Gods:

1. Ra – Sun god and supreme deity.
2. Osiris – God of the afterlife and resurrection.
3. Isis – Goddess of magic and motherhood.
4. Horus – Sky god and protector of the pharaoh.
5. Anubis – God of mummification and the afterlife.
6. Set – God of chaos, deserts, and storms.

Demigods:

1. Imhotep – Architect and healer, deified after death.
2. Heru-ur – Horus the Elder, a warrior deity.

Norse (Viking) Gods and Demigods

Gods:

1. Odin – Allfather, god of wisdom, war, and death.
2. Thor – God of thunder, lightning, and storms.
3. Loki – Trickster god of mischief and chaos.
4. Freya – Goddess of love, fertility, and war.
5. Frey – God of fertility, prosperity, and sunshine.
6. Tyr – God of war and justice.
7. Baldr – God of beauty, love, and happiness.
8. Heimdall – Guardian of the Bifrost bridge.
9. Frigg – Goddess of marriage and motherhood, wife of Odin.
10. Hel – Goddess of the underworld.

Demigods:

1. Sigurd – Legendary hero, slayer of the dragon Fafnir.
2. Bragi – God of poetry, possibly a demigod in some accounts.
3. Magni and Modi – Sons of Thor, known for their strength and bravery.

Summary of Actions and Roles

• Greek Gods and Demigods: Central figures in Greek mythology, governing various aspects of life and nature, often engaging in heroic or tragic tales.
• Roman Gods and Demigods: Adaptations of Greek deities with similar roles and attributes, central to Roman religion and mythology.
• Mesoamerican Gods and Demigods: Deities from Aztec and Maya traditions, associated with creation, warfare, agriculture, and death.
• African Gods and Demigods: Deities from Yoruba and Egyptian traditions, embodying aspects of creation, fertility, wisdom, and the afterlife.
• Norse (Viking) Gods and Demigods: Central figures in Norse mythology, governing aspects of war, fertility, and the cosmos, often depicted in epic sagas and myths.

This comprehensive list includes key gods and demigods from Greek, Roman, Mesoamerican, African, and Norse traditions, providing a rich tapestry of mythological figures for your narrative.

Certainly! Here’s a comprehensive list of gods and demigods from Sumerian, Middle Eastern, Canaanite, Egyptian, Chinese, Hindu, and Australian mythologies:

Sumerian Gods and Demigods

Gods:

1. Anu – Sky god, king of the gods.
2. Enlil – God of air, wind, and storms.
3. Enki (Ea) – God of water, knowledge, and creation.
4. Inanna (Ishtar) – Goddess of love, beauty, sex, and war.
5. Nanna (Sin) – Moon god.
6. Utu (Shamash) – Sun god and god of justice.
7. Ninhursag – Earth and mother goddess.
8. Nergal – God of the underworld, war, and plague.
9. Ereshkigal – Queen of the underworld.

Demigods:

1. Gilgamesh – King of Uruk, a legendary hero and demigod.

Middle Eastern Gods and Demigods (Including Canaanite and Mesopotamian)

Canaanite Gods:

1. El – Supreme god, father of gods and humans.
2. Baal – God of storms and fertility.
3. Anat – Goddess of war and fertility.
4. Asherah – Mother goddess, associated with fertility.
5. Mot – God of death.

Mesopotamian Gods:

1. Marduk – Chief god of Babylon, god of creation, water, and magic.
2. Tiamat – Primordial goddess of the ocean, chaos.
3. Ashur – Head of the Assyrian pantheon, god of war and empire.
4. Ishtar – Goddess of love, beauty, sex, and war (similar to Inanna).
5. Nabu – God of wisdom and writing.

Demigods:

1. Adapa – A sage and demigod, known for his wisdom.

Egyptian Gods and Demigods

Gods:

1. Ra – Sun god and supreme deity.
2. Osiris – God of the afterlife and resurrection.
3. Isis – Goddess of magic and motherhood.
4. Horus – Sky god and protector of the pharaoh.
5. Anubis – God of mummification and the afterlife.
6. Set – God of chaos, deserts, and storms.
7. Thoth – God of wisdom, writing, and magic.
8. Hathor – Goddess of love, beauty, music, and motherhood.
9. Sekhmet – Goddess of war and healing.
10. Nut – Sky goddess.
11. Geb – Earth god.
12. Bastet – Goddess of home, fertility, and childbirth.

Demigods:

1. Imhotep – Architect and healer, deified after death.
2. Heru-ur – Horus the Elder, a warrior deity.

Chinese Gods and Demigods

Gods:

1. Yu Huang (Jade Emperor) – Supreme ruler of heaven.
2. Nuwa – Creator goddess, mother of humanity.
3. Fuxi – Culture hero, husband of Nuwa.
4. Guanyin – Goddess of mercy and compassion.
5. Sun Wukong (Monkey King) – Trickster god and hero.
6. Shangdi – Supreme god in ancient Chinese religion.
7. Zao Shen – Kitchen god.
8. Gong Gong – God of water and chaos.
9. Hou Yi – Archer god who shot down nine suns.

Demigods:

1. Nezha – A child god and protector.
2. Chang’e – Goddess of the moon, originally a mortal who ascended.

Hindu Gods and Demigods

Gods:

1. Brahma – Creator god.
2. Vishnu – Preserver god.
3. Shiva – Destroyer god.
4. Lakshmi – Goddess of wealth and prosperity.
5. Saraswati – Goddess of knowledge and arts.
6. Parvati – Goddess of love and devotion.
7. Durga – Warrior goddess.
8. Kali – Goddess of time, change, and destruction.
9. Ganesha – God of wisdom and remover of obstacles.
10. Indra – King of the gods, god of rain and thunderstorms.
11. Agni – God of fire.
12. Varuna – God of water and oceans.
13. Hanuman – Monkey god, devotee of Rama.

Demigods:

1. Arjuna – Hero of the Mahabharata, son of Indra.
2. Bhishma – Son of Ganga, a legendary warrior in the Mahabharata.
3. Karna – Son of Surya (the sun god) in the Mahabharata.
4. Krishna – Avatar of Vishnu, revered as a god in his own right.

Australian Aboriginal Gods and Demigods

Gods:

1. Baiame – Creator god and sky father.
2. Bunjil – Creator spirit, often depicted as an eagle.
3. Daramulum – Sky deity and son of Baiame.
4. Wandjina – Rain and cloud spirits.
5. Tiddalik – Frog god who caused a great flood.
6. Altjira – Sky god of the Aranda people.
7. Ungud – Snake god of rainbows and fertility.

Demigods:

1. Mangar-kunjer-kunja – Lizard spirit who created humans.
2. Waramurungundi – Ancestral being who gave birth to all spirits.

Summary of Actions and Roles

• Sumerian Gods and Demigods: Central figures in Sumerian mythology, governing various aspects of nature, justice, and creation.
• Middle Eastern (Including Canaanite and Mesopotamian) Gods and Demigods: Deities from the ancient Near East, associated with creation, fertility, war, and death.
• Egyptian Gods and Demigods: Key deities governing aspects of life, death, magic, and the cosmos in ancient Egyptian religion.
• Chinese Gods and Demigods: Central figures in Chinese mythology, associated with creation, heaven, compassion, and chaos.
• Hindu Gods and Demigods: Major deities governing creation, preservation, destruction, and various aspects of life and nature in Hinduism.
• Australian Aboriginal Gods and Demigods: Ancestral spirits and deities central to the creation myths and natural phenomena of Aboriginal cultures.