Category: Goddesses and Gods

(One Person’s View Point) The Sun in Pagan Traditions

The sun has been a central figure in Pagan beliefs and practices for millennia. As the source of light, warmth, and life, it holds profound significance in many Pagan traditions. During the Summer Solstice, or “Midsummer”, Pagans celebrate the peak of the sun’s power and its vital role in the cycle of life.

The Sun as a Deity…

The Oak King and The Holly King: Guardians of the Year…

Solar Symbolism in Pagan Rituals…

Mythological Stories of the Sun…

Sun Worship Across Cultures…

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(One Person’s View Point) Goddesses and Gods Attached to the Sun

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Throughout human existence many civilizations have praised the life giving abilities of the Sun and have treated it as a deity. Below are a list of different Gods and Goddesses associated with the Sun.

In many mythologies the Sun is often a male and he chases a female Moon goddess across the skies. This is reversed in Norse mythology as the Sun (Sol) is a female and the Moon (Mani) is male.

Name Nationality/Religion God or Goddess?

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(One Person’s View Point) Moon Folklore and Mythology

Northern Hemisphere Moon Phases

Southern Hemisphere Moon Phases

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In this article:

1. The moon as a deity in global mythology

a. The moon as a god or goddess

b. The moon and water: tides, emotion & fertility

2. The man in the moon and other lunar figures

a. Animal moon myths

3. Moon superstitions & beliefs

4. Special moons in folklore

5. Moon hoaxes, speculations & myths

(One Person’s View Point) 23 Moon Goddesses and Gods

The moon has long been a source of mystery, magic, and divine energy. Considering the celestial orb impacts the tides, the agriculture, and perhaps, us, it’s not surprising that it’s captivated us for so long. And, because of this, for thousands of years, many cultures have worshiped Moon gods and goddesses around the world.

Today, we think mostly of the connection between the moon and women, and female lunar deities such as Artemis and Hecate, but many of the earliest known lunar gods were male, including those from Mesopotamia, from where we have the first historical record of magic.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your lunar rituals, work with a specific moon deity, or simply learn more about the divine forces linked to the night sky, this guide will introduce you to some of the most powerful moon gods and goddesses throughout history.

Greek and Roman Moon Gods and Goddesses…

Egyptian Lunar Deities…

Mesopotamian & Near Eastern Lunar Deities…

Etruscan Moon Gods and Goddesses…

Norse and Celtic Lunar Deities…

African Moon Goddess…

Mesoamerican Lunar Deities…

South and East Asian Moon Gods and Goddesses…

Sources and Additional Reading…

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