The Olympian Times

  Explanation: In norse mythology, Odin and Thor are by far the most well known gods. This god is an Æsir just like them, the other son of Odin, Víðarr. Víðarr was the god of vengeance and was considered the strongest outside of Thor. For this reason, the gods considered him paramount to their martial strength. He was described as silent, with his few words being listened to with the same weight as Odin and Thor. He was foretold in the prophecy of Ragnarok to slay Fenrir. Fenrir is one of the spawn of Loki, the trickster god, said to slay Odin in the end of times. Jormangander, brother to Fenrir, is said to slay and be slayed by Thor. The monarchy is said to pass to Víðarr upon Odin's death, whereafter he rebuilds Asgard, which had been burned by the Jotunn chief Surter during the twilight of the gods. His name translates to “the wide ruler” which fits incredibly well given that after Ragnarok he rules all of creation, for it was him that saved it for the Jotunn. He imprisoned Loki...

  Explanation: Norse mythology sees four celestial beings that are part of the Æsir. The fiery Sól, who is the shining daughter of Mundilfari, personifies the sun. Her brother was Máni, the god of the moon. These siblings both drive a chariot carrying them across the sky, a common belief in the ancient world. Stories from both Greece and Egypt tell of sun gods carried through the heavens. In the early days of Ragnarok, the sun and moon are eaten by the wolves Sköll and Hati. These are a pair of Fenrir's children, and it is heavily implied that Hati will eat Sól and Sköll will eat Máni. The missing sun and moon are the signal that Ragnarok has begun, leading to Fimbulvetr; a three year long winter that leads to humanity's downfall. Sól is said to have married Glenr, the one who drives her chariot. The pair had a daughter, though her name is unknown, possibly Álfröðull or Sunna; these names, however, are also other names for Sól. Whatever her daughter might be called, she is said...

Explanation and Impact This next god very shortly followed Khaos as the second primordial god, Erebus. The personification of darkness and shadow, he, with his siblings, began to create the cosmos. He coupled with Nyx, the primordial goddess of night, together creating Aether, Hemera, and Hypnos. These primordial beings, in order of both birth and list, were the representation of light and air, day, and sleep. As an ancient god of darkness he sounds threatening, but was often depicted as a fundamental action of the universe. His bringing of darkness allowed for the seasons and change of day. Later they had six more offspring, the Moirai, Thanatos, Geras, and Nemesis. The Moirai are three beings that govern fate itself, Thanatos is death, Geras is old age, and Nemesis is the goddess of retribution. Each of the offspring mentioned here went one to be core parts of both reality and myth. Thanatos is sent after Sisyphus and his refusal to go with him causes his most infamous punishme...

Introduction This blog, as suggested by the title, shall explore the complex histories and beliefs surrounding different gods. The goal of this blog is quite simple, to inform those who seek this knowledge. The gods discussed shall not be those of wide acclaim, like Zeus, Thor, and Poseidon, rather the mysterious gods whispered beside these names. As the first god to be introduced, I humbly present the first Greek god, the one before creation, Khaos. Explanation As suggested by the name, the being known as Khaos or Chaos in Roman mythology, is hard to understand. There is so little known, they are called both man and woman in different texts. Cited as being the first Protogenoi, or primordial god, Khaos then created the rest of the primordials shortly after their own existence began. Khaos has no form, being both the god of absolute void and everything at once. Due to this chaotic nature the being has no defined will, being rather a force of nature even the gods are subject to....