Mythological section — Gods, demigods, and spirits (Columns 1–2).
The mythological section (gods + demigods) features enormous reigns: Ptah is credited with approximately 9,000 years, with other gods and demigods adding many thousands more (e.g., cumulative demigod/spirit periods often interpreted in the range of 13,000+ years in various readings).
They desperately wanted to not lose the connection with God (or the Founders).
Thus they began trying to reclaim their esoteric knowledge, or knowledge of what you might call God.
Lord of Light: Metatron is referred to as the "Lord of Light God," signifying his supreme role in the hierarchy of light and his responsibility for overseeing the creation and maintenance of divine light throughout the cosmos (Page 319).
According to Zoroastrian tradition, Ahura Mazda, the supreme god and creator, created the first human couple, Mashya and Mashyana, to populate the earth.
B'nai Elohim (Sons of God): Another order within the spiritual hierarchy, involved in overseeing the evolution of humanity and other cosmic activities.
It serves as a template for consciousness regeneration, promoting global communication and unity among the children of God.
Aditi is considered the mother of the gods, and the Adityas are among her most significant offspring.
See also Asherah, mother of the gods
Indra: King of the gods and associated with rain and thunderstorms.
Vivasvan: Another name for Surya, the sun god.
Each king governed one of the ten regions of Atlantis, and they were said to be descendants of Poseidon, the god of the sea, and Cleito.
They are considered mediators between the gods and humans, ensuring the transmission of divine knowledge and maintaining order.
Oannes was probably the emissary of Ea, god of the freshwater deep and of wisdom.
"When the Most High (Elyon) gave to the nations their inheritance, when he divided mankind, he fixed the borders of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.
In this passage, "Elyon" refers to "the Most High," which is a title used for God, and "YHWH" (Yahweh) refers to the personal name of God in the Hebrew Bible.
יְהוָה (Yahweh): The Tetragrammaton, the personal name of God.
The phrase "לְמִסְפַּר בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל" is sometimes translated as "according to the number of the children of Israel." However, some ancient manuscripts, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, suggest "sons of God" (בני אלהים), implying divine beings, which is reflected in some translations as "sons of God" or "angels of God."
These verses are part of the "Song of Moses," which speaks about God's sovereignty and His special relationship with Israel.
Meaning: The term Elyon means "Most High" and is often used as a title for God to emphasize His supreme power and authority over all other beings and gods.
It denotes the highest rank and is often used in contexts that stress God's sovereignty.
Usage: Elyon is frequently used in conjunction with other names for God to highlight His exalted status, such as in "El Elyon" (God Most High).
Context: It is used to describe God’s superiority and authority, particularly in relation to other deities or powers, as seen in passages like Genesis 14:18-20, where Melchizedek is described as "priest of God Most High."
Meaning: The term Elohim is a plural noun that is often used to refer to God in the Hebrew Bible, but it can also refer to gods in a general sense or even to judges or rulers in certain contexts.
Despite its plural form, when referring to the God of Israel, it is usually understood as singular, indicating majesty and authority.
Usage: Elohim is one of the most common names for God in the Hebrew Bible and is used throughout the text to refer to the Creator, the God of Israel.
It appears in the very first verse of the Bible (Genesis 1:1) to describe God’s creative power.
Context: Elohim is used in a wide range of contexts, from creation to lawgiving, and emphasizes God’s power, authority, and involvement with the world and His people.
Elyon emphasizes God's supreme status and is often used in contexts that highlight His exalted position over all things.
Elohim is a more general term for God and highlights His power, creative authority, and governance.
"Exalted One": Highlights the elevated and revered status of God.
The term Elyon (עֶלְיוֹן) is used in several places in the Hebrew Bible, primarily to denote God's supreme status and authority.
Context: Melchizedek, king of Salem, is described as a priest of "God Most High" (El Elyon) when he blesses Abram.
He was priest of God Most High (El Elyon).
And he blessed him and said, 'Blessed be Abram by God Most High (El Elyon), Possessor of heaven and earth.'"
Context: Part of the Song of Moses, describing God's sovereignty over the nations.
Verse: "When the Most High (Elyon) gave to the nations their inheritance, when he divided mankind, he fixed the borders of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God."
Context: A psalm of David, expressing trust and praise for God's righteousness.
Context: A psalm of praise for God's wonderful deeds.
Context: David's song of deliverance, praising God for rescue from enemies.
Context: A psalm celebrating God's kingship over all the earth.
Context: A psalm of trust and protection under God's care.
These instances illustrate how Elyon is used to emphasize God's supreme authority, power, and exalted nature across various contexts in the Hebrew Bible.
He was priest of God Most High.
And he blessed him and said, 'Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.' And Abram gave him a tenth of everything."
When the Most High (Elyon) gave to the nations their inheritance, when he divided mankind, he fixed the borders of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.
Septuagint (LXX): The ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible reads "according to the number of the angels of God." This suggests a more celestial or divine allocation of nations, possibly reflecting the belief that each nation was under the patronage of a divine being or angel.
Dead Sea Scrolls: Some manuscripts found among the Dead Sea Scrolls, particularly the fragment 4QDeut, read "according to the number of the sons of God." This is often understood to mean divine beings or angels, similar to the Septuagint.
The term "sons of God" (Hebrew: בְּנֵי הָאֱלֹהִים, benei ha-elohim) is generally understood in biblical literature to refer to divine beings, angelic figures, or members of a heavenly council.
Divine Council View: Some scholars believe this verse suggests that God allocated the nations according to a divine council, assigning each nation to a particular divine being or angel.
El (Ilu): The high god of the Canaanite pantheon, referred to as "the bull" and "the lord of gods." He resides on Mount Lalu, presiding over an assembly of gods.
Asherah (Atirat): El’s wife, known as the queen mother of the gods, associated with the sea.
Baal (Balu): The storm god, referred to as the "cloud rider," residing on Mount Sapan.
Yam (Yamu): The serpent god of the sea and a chaos dragon, who is Baal’s rival.
Mot (Motu): The god of death, possibly El’s son.
Kothar-wa-Khasis: The craftsman god who builds temples and weapons for the gods.
Shapshu: The sun goddess, known as the torch of the gods.
The gods are intimidated, but Baal steps forward to confront Yam, declaring his intention to defeat him.
The myth portrays a cosmic battle between Baal and Yam, culminating in Baal's victory as the storm god who subdues the chaos of the sea.
The story unfolds with Kar, the craftsman god, fashioning two maces for Baal to defeat his adversary, Yam, the chaos serpent.
Baal's Complaint: Despite his victory, Baal laments his lack of a proper house or temple, unlike the other gods.
Anath pledges to persuade El, the high god, to grant Baal a palace on Mount Sapan, affirming his status as a major deity.
Inauguration and Celebration: With the palace completed, Baal hosts another grand feast, inviting the gods and goddesses to celebrate his newfound status.
However, Kar insists, and the window becomes crucial for Baal to release rain, fulfilling his role as the storm god.
By examining these myths, we can understand how the Israelites reinterpreted and transformed pagan imagery to articulate their understanding of Yahweh, the one true God.
The Hebrew Bible uses these motifs to assert Yahweh's supremacy over the pantheon of gods worshiped by surrounding nations.
This established Baal as the storm god and a major deity in the Canaanite pantheon.
His arrogance leads him to challenge Mot, the god of death, who claims to rule over gods and men.
By examining the Baal Epic, we gain insights into how Israel's neighbors viewed the world and worship, providing a contrast to Israel's perception of their God.
In the previous episode, Mot, the god of death, threatened Baal, leading to Baal's contemplation of his mortality.
Messengers are sent to El, the high god, to announce Baal's death.
Anath's Vengeance: Anath, the violent and vengeful sister and consort of Baal, seeks revenge for Baal's death at the hands of Mot, the god of death.
El, the high god, realizes Baal is alive through a dream where the land becomes fertile again, symbolized by rivers of honey and oil flowing.
She is offered bread and wine, symbolizing offerings to the gods.
Unlike the capricious Canaanite gods, Yahweh, the God of Israel, is consistent and just.
In the ancient land of Canaan, amidst a pantheon of powerful deities, the sun and war god YHWH rose to prominence, eclipsing the older gods who once reigned supreme.
He was the father of gods and men, revered for his wisdom and power.
Among their children was Baal, the storm god, master of rain and fertility, who brought life to the parched earth.
Baal was celebrated for his strength, as he defeated the chaotic sea god Yam and the god of death Mot, ensuring the cycle of seasons and harvests.
Yet, hidden in the celestial expanse, another force was growing in power and ambition—YHWH, the fiery god of the sun and war.
YHWH's ascent began with a mighty conflict against Baal, the god who brought rain and storms.
YHWH's triumph was not complete without facing the stars and the moon, symbolic of the many gods who adorned the night sky.
As the dawn of a new age broke, YHWH stood supreme, the sole god of the Israelites.
He was a god of justice and wrath, of mercy and compassion, embodying the full spectrum of divine attributes.
No longer just the god of the sun and war, YHWH became the singular, omnipotent deity, guiding his chosen people with a fiery hand and a nurturing heart.
They remembered the ancient gods in their tales and traditions, but their devotion belonged solely to YHWH, the god who had fought and defeated the older deities, establishing himself as the primary force in their lives.
Thus, the narrative of YHWH's ascendancy mirrors the mythic tales of gods rising and supplanting others, a universal theme of power, struggle, and the birth of new orders in the divine realms.
The term "Olympian gods" refers to the principal deities in ancient Greek mythology believed to reside on Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece.
The Olympian gods are so named because they live on Mount Olympus.
The Olympian gods were the principal deities of the Greek pantheon, holding the highest positions in the divine hierarchy.
According to Greek mythology, after the Titans were overthrown during the Titanomachy (the war between the Titans and the Olympian gods), the victorious Olympians, led by Zeus, established their rule and chose Mount Olympus as their abode.
The Titanomachy is a significant event in Greek mythology that refers to the epic war between the Titans, the older generation of gods, and the Olympians, the younger generation led by Zeus.
This conflict ultimately led to the overthrow of the Titans and the establishment of the Olympian gods as the supreme rulers of the cosmos.
This marked the beginning of the era of the Olympian gods, who would preside over the cosmos and human affairs.
Rhea: Sister and wife of Cronus, and mother of the Olympian gods.
Oceanus: The Titan god of the ocean, represented as a great river encircling the earth.
Hyperion: The Titan god of light, father of the sun god Helios, the moon goddess Selene, and the dawn goddess Eos.
Prometheus: Sometimes considered a Titan, known for his intelligence and for stealing fire from the gods to give to humanity.
Helios: God of the sun.
He distributed powers among the gods, promoting a more balanced and fair system.
Transition: The Olympian gods, led by Zeus, overthrew the Titans in a great war known as the Titanomachy.
Later, the Æsir and the Vanir (another group of gods) fought and then made peace, sharing power and creating a structured pantheon.
Result: The creation of Midgard (Earth) and the establishment of a world inhabited by gods and humans, governed by a more structured pantheon.
Primordial State: The universe began with the creation of primordial beings, including the Asuras (demons) and Devas (gods), who frequently clashed.
Transition: The Devas, often led by gods like Vishnu or Indra, fought the Asuras to maintain cosmic order (Dharma).
Transition: The younger gods, led by Marduk, fought and defeated Tiamat and Apsu, who represented chaos.
Huitzilopochtli and the Battle of the Gods:
Primordial State: In Aztec mythology, the earlier gods, including the Earth goddess Coatlicue and her offspring, represented older, more chaotic forces.
Transition: Huitzilopochtli, the god of the sun and war, fought and defeated his siblings, the stars and the moon, establishing himself as the primary deity.
Role: Supreme god, father of gods, and creator
Role: Storm god, fertility god, warrior
Function: Provides rain and fertility, battles chaos (represented by the sea god Yam and the god of death Mot)
However, in the Hebrew Bible, the worship of Baal is frequently condemned, and YHWH is asserted as the one true God who alone holds all power, including those attributed to Baal (rain, fertility, storm).
Baal's Destroyer Aspect: While Baal is primarily known as a storm god and fertility god, he does have aspects related to death and resurrection, notably in his mythological battles with Mot, the god of death.
El Shaddai (אֵל שַׁדַּי) - God Almighty
El Elyon (אֵל עֶלְיוֹן) - God Most High
El Olam (אֵל עוֹלָם) - Everlasting God
El Roi (אֵל רֳאִי) - God Who Sees Me
Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) - God (emphasizing power and majesty)
El Ahavah (אֵל אַהֲבָה) - God of Love
El Emunah (אֵל אֱמוּנָה) - God of Faithfulness
Biblical Reference: Deuteronomy 4:31 - "For the Lord your God is a merciful God; he she will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your ancestors, which he confirmed to them by oath."
Female/Maternal Aspect: The term "Rachum" is derived from "racham," meaning "womb." This connection implies a deep, nurturing compassion similar to that of a mother for her child, highlighting a maternal aspect of God's mercy.
Biblical Reference: Exodus 15:26 - "He said, 'If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.'"
In this context, God's healing power can be seen as nurturing, similar to a mother tending to her children's wounds.
Biblical Reference: Psalm 18:2 - "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."Alternative: "Adonai is my stronghold and my fortress, my deliverer; my divine protectors are my refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my secure stronghold."
While traditionally, the attributes and names associated with God in the Hebrew Bible reflect a range of characteristics, these particular names can indeed be viewed through a lens that highlights their nurturing, protective, and compassionate aspects, often considered maternal qualities.
This perspective offers a richer understanding of the divine nature as encompassing both paternal and maternal attributes, aligning with the broader, inclusive view of God's character.
El (אֵל): A common abbreviation of Elohim, meaning God or powerful ones.
"the powerful Yisra" (Jacob/Israel) still obeyed and was subordinate to "the powerful YHWH" (God).
YHWH (The Lord God) commands the prophet Samuel, "the Powerful Listener," to carry out actions that might be considered morally challenging or controversial from a human perspective.
And when they were gathered together they consulted about their common interests, and enquired if any one had transgressed in anything and passed judgment and before they passed judgment they gave their pledges to one another on this wise: There were bulls who had the range of the temple of Poseidon; and the ten kings, being left alone in the temple, after they had offered prayers to the god that they might capture the victim which was acceptable to him, hunted the bulls, without weapons but with staves and nooses; and the bull which they caught they led up to the pillar and cut its throat over the top of it so that the blood fell upon the sacred inscription.
This was the prayer which each of them offered up for himself and for his descendants, at the same time drinking and dedicating the cup out of which he drank in the temple of the god; and after they had supped and satisfied their needs, when darkness came on, and the fire about the sacrifice was cool, all of them put on most beautiful azure robes, and, sitting on the ground, at night, over the embers of the sacrifices by which they had sworn, and extinguishing all the fire about the temple, they received and gave judgment, if any of them had an accusation to bring against any one; and when they had given judgment, at daybreak they wrote down their sentences on a golden tablet, and dedicated it together with their robes to be a memorial.
5 When all the work Solomon had done for the temple of the Lord YHWH was finished, he brought in the things his father David had dedicated—the silver and gold and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of God’s temple.
Then the temple of the Lord YHWH was filled with the cloud, 14 and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord YHWH filled the temple of God.
I'm looking for elements that were attributed to the female part of God but eradicated by YHWH over time.
The Israelites were influenced by the surrounding Canaanite religion, which included the worship of gods and goddesses associated with these symbols.
Josiah sought to centralize worship in the Jerusalem Temple and eliminate local high places and other sites where different gods, including Asherah, were worshipped.
Here are some of the prominent gods and religious practices that were targeted:
Description: Chemosh was the national god of the Moabites, associated with war and destruction.
High places were local worship sites that often included altars to various gods.
Josiah put an end to practices of necromancy, soothsaying, and the use of teraphim (household gods), idols, and other abominations (2 Kings 23:24).
Mother of the Gods
Asherah is a prominent goddess in the ancient Canaanite religion, where she is often considered the consort of the chief god, El.
She is sometimes called Athirat, especially in Ugaritic texts, where she is portrayed as the wife of El and the mother of seventy gods.
The moon goddess of the Phoenicians, representing the passive principle in nature, their principal female deity; frequently associated with the name of Baal, the sun-god, their chief male deity ( Judges 10:6 ; 1 Samuel 7:4 ; 12:10 ).
Ashtaroth (also spelled Ashtoreth in Oahspe) is explicitly named as one of the major false gods/goddesses operating in the lower heavens (atmospherea) during this exact period.
She is listed as one of the four chief gods under Osiris (alongside Baal, Dagon, and Ashdod) who ruled over the region of Arabin'ya (the Middle East/Canaan area).
She is repeatedly grouped with Baal, Dagon, and Haughak as one of the false gods whose worship the Israelites were later pressured to accommodate (e.g., when the commandments were altered under Saul).
"Do not set up any wooden Asherah pole beside the altar you build to the Lord your God."
"The Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord; they forgot the Lord their God and served the Baals and the Asherahs."
"Ahab also made an Asherah pole and did more to arouse the anger of the Lord, the God of Israel, than did all the kings of Israel before him."
They pour out drink offerings to other gods to arouse my anger."
The term "Beni Elohim," often translated as "sons of God" or more accurately "sons of the powerful ones," appears in various ancient texts, including the Bible.
"When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God (Beni Elohim) saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose.
Then the Lord said, 'My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.' The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them.
The term "Beni Elohim" can be traced back to ancient Semitic languages and texts, where "Elohim" often referred to powerful beings or gods rather than a single deity.
This aligns with various ancient mythologies where gods or divine beings descended to Earth and mingled with humans.
The stories of the Beni Elohim and their interactions with humans have permeated many cultures and religious traditions, often forming the basis for legends of gods, giants, and demigods.
Teachings of Yeshua: Yeshua emphasized that God is an abstract concept of love within everyone, not a person or deity requiring sacrifices.
Sananda's mission was to teach humans about oneness with God.
On Christmas, remember the teacher who taught that God is only found within us.
The Hathorian race, originating from Venus, embodies the ultimate technology of Grace through the god mind, focusing on raising vibration and expanding Ascension through emotions and the Resonance of Grace.
The Hathorian race, originating from Venus, embodies the ultimate technology of Grace through the god mind, focusing on raising vibration and expanding Ascension through emotions and the Resonance of Grace.
In Aztec mythology, the creation and destruction of the world are explained through the concept of the "Five Suns." Each sun represents an era or age in which the gods created and then destroyed the world in various cataclysmic events.
God: Tezcatlipoca
God: Tezcatlipoca, the god associated with night, sorcery, and jaguars, ruled this era.
Creation: This sun was created by the gods as the very first era of the world.
The end of the First Sun by jaguars symbolizes the raw, primal power of nature and the gods' influence over the world.
God: Quetzalcoatl
Description: The second sun was governed by Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god.
God: Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god, ruled this era.
Creation: This sun was created by the gods after the end of the First Sun, Nahui-Ocelotl.
God: Tlaloc
Description: Tlaloc, the god of rain, ruled this sun.
God: Tlaloc, the god of rain, water, and fertility, ruled this era.
Creation: This sun was created by the gods after the end of the Second Sun, Nahui-Ehécatl.
Significance: The rain of fire symbolizes the destructive and purifying aspects of nature, highlighting the power of the gods to both create and destroy.
Creation: This sun was created by the gods after the end of the Third Sun, Nahui-Quiahuitl.
Gods: Tonatiuh (the Sun God) and Tezcatlipoca
Gods: The primary deity associated with this sun is Tonatiuh, the Sun God.
According to the myth, the gods gathered at Teotihuacan to create a new sun after the previous four had been destroyed.
Two gods, Tecuciztecatl and Nanahuatzin, sacrificed themselves by leaping into a great fire, becoming the sun and the moon, respectively.
However, it was the sacrifice of other gods, who offered their blood to set the new sun in motion, that ensured Tonatiuh would rise and continue to move across the sky.
1524: Pedro de Alvarado, called the Adelantado, a Spanish title formerly given to a governor of a province, and by his Mexican allies, Tonatiuh, the Sun or Sun-God, reached the city of Gumarcaah, or Utlatlan in the early spring of 1524
One day, the gods commanded Nuu to build an ark.
The gods then entered the ark and told Nuu to go forth, releasing all the life it carried back into the world.
In deep gratitude for their deliverance, Nuu offered a sacrifice of a pig, coconuts, and awa to the moon, believing it to be the god Kane.
In this tale, Nuu, a descendant of the first man, is commanded by the gods to build an ark to survive a great flood.
Nuu, mistaking the moon for the god Kane, offers a sacrifice.
Kumuhonua, created by the gods Kane, Ku, and Lono, is the progenitor.
Kumuhonua: The first man, created by the gods Kane, Ku, and Lono.
The first man created by the gods Kane, Ku, and Lono.
Role: The Remover of Obstacles, God of Beginnings
Depiction: Hanuman is depicted as a monkey-faced god with a strong, muscular body.
Role: The Sun God
Role: King of the Gods, God of Thunder and Rain
Attributes: Indra is the ruler of the heavens and the god of storms and war.