Who had the best Gods?

Question

I'm plumping for the Greeks

I thought it was a pretty simple enough question, but I dont want drippy remarks like Jesus is the only one true blah blah....

Like the Amazon idea, never thought of them, and your right those Vikings knew how to party

And Korosh, I think you have forgotten the fourth rule, sack as many Greek cities as possible. Although your right about 300

Thanks Amy, always a pleasure

Answer 1

The Norse had the best Gods, they were simple and favored violence and might makes right type thinking. There was no touchy feely crap with Norse Gods.

The Nazis tried very hard to drum up the old Norse Gods, they knew they were the best Gods for their new Reich, a kingdom based on worth and duty - not pandering, babying junk - can you imagine a Hitler Jugend Corps not playing "Tag" because the fat kid would always suffer?

That and the Norse Gods eventually brought ruin to Rome, the Vandals and Visigoths sacked Rome, from within - Rome had too many Gods, I think they even had a God of doors, what a sad God that must have been. Imagine being a God of doors, you would be the guy in charge of opening and closing all the doors in the universe, who wants that?

I can't imagine the Norse Gods had much need for bureaucratic Gods, and Freya has always been my favorite Goddess. But I couldn't tell you why, I think the name just sounded cool and it stuck.

Answer 2

When I was a boy, I loved to read myths of many lands. My favorites were those of ancient Greece...and they still are. I just reread a book about them By Gustav Schab. I like the Germanic and Viking myths, but they are grim, like those of the Hebrews, so I like the Greek myths much better. Those of Egypt, Sumeria and Babylon are quaint, but I prefer the Greek ones. I find Chinese myths fascinating and alien to Occidental minds usually. I never did like the Hebrew myths that are so grim and boring. Someone said Yahweh god of Moses is the only true god, but the rest are just as real-unreal actually- as Yahweh. The Greek myths are much more interesting than the Hebrew ones.

Answer 3

I think I'm going to go with the Native American Indian. [ see below link]

The things that they seemed to find important were family, village, and their environment. Many of the things they paid homage to/were thankful for, were the everyday things that made their lives what they were. Until the Americans moved in and took over, and away, and shoved other religious beliefs down their throats, in an attempt to "enslave them," "control them," and "save their heathen souls."

Why do people always fight/rage against something/someone that is different than them?
-Fear
-Ignorance
-Rights of power & control.

Much like the Spanish to the Incans, Mayans, South American Natives.

Much like any country that has ever invaded another.

Then you could go with the Buddhists. [see below link]
Also pretty great when you consider it as a way of life, harmony and peace.

If you are looking for fiercest Gods, many are mentioned in the above replies. But I think of those, the fiercest would probably be the Vikings, yes.

[Oh this is a large can of worms Dalai...exxxcellent]

Answer 4

Most of the Gods of the GrecoRomano Pantheon were just a pain in the butt. Self indulgent, preening, spoilt, sissy and just about every other human frailty one can imagine.

The worst aspect of this bunch of twits, is that they somehow managed to change names so as to smother other people's gods and goddesses. Like if you visit the Roman city of Bath, you can see the Roman God of the city with a Celtic face and some daft name or other. All this just to suit the locals.

No, I think somehow the Egyptians were on to something. They had RA. Not a bad idea - the Sun God, who ultimately became the Son of God.

Answer 5

Greeks all the way, check out this documentary

The Ancient Greek Gods
http://infoplanetonline.com/Joomla/content/view/564/

The Ancient Greek Goddesses
http://infoplanetonline.com/Joomla/content/view/565/

Answer 6

I would say Persians. I had an research project on Persian Empire. Despite the movie "300" that is full of lies about Persians, they were the first nation who prayed the Unique God. They were thanking Fire as the symbol of energy in man's life . Also, different ideas about religions was acceptable in their society and they would never blame someone because of his/her religion. Their religion had 3 simple rules:1. Think positive 2. Talk nicely 3. Act Kindly

Answer 7

Some of the synchretic religions like Santeria. Still have. You can pick between a whole panoply of Christian, Pre-Christian and Mixed Lineage gods.

Especially Yemoja/Yemaya. To worship her, you go to Rio de Janeiro on New Year's Eve, dress in white, go down to Copacabana beach and throw flowers in the sea.

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Whoever did the least harmful things to humanity and Earth. I would say the Aztecs or Incans. I don't know for sure.


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WTF? Aztecs practiced mass ritual sacrifice. As for coolest not real gods, the Viking ones are cool.

Answer 9

The gods and goddesses of Celtic mythology are known from a variety of sources. From the classical and pre-classical period, many statues, dedications, votive offerings, and cult objects survive.
It should be understood that there are different types of deities, general and local. General deities are the gods and goddesses the Celts invoked for protection, healing, luck, honour or many other needs. The local deities or Genii loci, were more like spirits of particular feature of the world around them. Each mountain has its own protector, every ancient tree has its own spirit and every river is protected by its goddess or god.
There is also a large body of Irish and Welsh written material customarily thought to preserve elements of pre-Christian mythology. In the Irish mythological sources, the Tuatha Dé Danann are commonly taken to represent a divine pantheon; however, the texts themselves present evidence of monastic attempts to euhemerise or demonise the Tuatha Dé Danann. The Irish writings do sometimes identify deities explicitly. By contrast, none of the characters from Welsh mythology are identified as divine; scholars identify characters as deities, heroes and heroines, or ordinary mortals based on analogy and textual context.

A few are listed here, but a more lengthy list can be found through the source link.

Ancient Gaulish and British deities
Male
• Abandinus - Possibly a river-god
• Abellio - (Abelio, Abelionni) A god of apple trees
• Alaunus - (Fin) A sun god
• Alisanos - (Alisaunus)
• Ambisagrus - A god of thunder and lightening
• Anextiomarus - (Anextlomarus, Anextlomara) A sun god
• Atepomarus - A sun god
• Arvernus - A tribal god
• Arausio - A god of water
• Barinthus - (Manannán mac Lir) A god of the sea and water
• Belatu-Cadros - (Belatucadros, Belatucadrus, Balatocadrus, Balatucadrus, Balaticaurus, Balatucairus, Baliticaurus, Belatucairus, Belatugagus, Belleticaurus, Blatucadrus and Blatucairus) A god of war
• Borvo - (Bormo, Bormanus) A god of mineral and hot springs
• Buxenus - A god of box trees
• Camulos - (Camulus, Camulos) A god of war
• Canetonnessis
• Cernunnos - A male horned god
• Cicolluis
• Cimbrianus
• Cissonius - (Cisonius, Cesonius) A god of trade
• Cnabetius
• Cocidius - A god of war
• Condatis - A god of the confluences of rivers
• Contrebis - (Contrebis, Contrebus) A god of a city
• Dii Casses
• Dis Pater - (Dispater) A god of the underworld
• Esus - (Hesus)
• Fagus - A god of beech trees
• Genii Cucullati - Hooded Spirits
• Grannos - (Gramnos, Gramnnos) A god of healing and mineral springs
• Icaunus - A god of a river
• Intarabus
• Iovantucarus - A protector of youth
• Lenus - A healing god
• Leucetios - (Leucetius) A god of thunder
• Lugus
• Luxovius - (Luxovius) A god of a city's water
• Maponos - (Maponus) A god of youth
• Mogons - (Moguns)
• Moritasgus - A sun god
• Mullo
• Nemausus - A god of a provence
• Nerius
• Nodens - (Nudens, Nodons) A god of healing, the sea, hunting and dogs
• Ogmios
• Robur - A god of oak trees
• Rudianos - A god of war
• Segomo - A god of war
• Smertrios - (Smertios, Smertrius) A god of war
• Sucellos - (Sucellus, Sucellos) A god of agriculture, forests, and alcoholic drinks
• Taranis - A god of thunder
• Toutatis - (Caturix, Teutates) A tribal god
• Veteris - (Vitiris, Vheteris, Huetiris, Hueteris)
• Virotutis - A sun god
• Visucius
• Vindonnus - A sun god
• Vinotonus
• Vosegus - A god of a department

Answer 10

Theology aside?

Well, the Greeks, romans, Norse, Persians, Aztecs & Mayans all had gods that required devotions and some type of sacrifice. They are all elemental gods (fire, lighting, harvest, rain, sun and so on). Which on occasion demand frank adherence to their rules and religious culture.

I prefer the Chinese ones which were treated with humor and even indifference. You pray to the god in question (sometimes try to bribe him/her) and if he/she listens and hears you, good but if not, go ahead and do what you think is best anyways.