Anansi
The African deity, spins tales with charm, expressing the spirit of storytelling. A wily trickster, often depicted as a spider, he imparts wisdom through clever exploits, teaching lessons in wit
Baron Samedi
Lively Haitian Vodou lwa, resides in the spirit realm. Characterised by outrageous antics, filthy jokes, indulging in smoking and drinking, and pursuit of mortal women. Often seen at crossroads, he
Ishtar
Goddess of love, fertility, war, power, and the duality of the feminine. Passionate, seductive yet brutal in war. Killed her own lover Tammuz when he failed to properly worship her.
Enlil
Fickle god of wind, storms, and authority, presided over the pantheon with force. Quick to unleash devastating weather when angered, his fierce temper masked caring for humanity, whom the Annunaki
Enki
Clever and creative Sumerian god of water, knowledge, and crafts. Often portrayed as an ally to humans using wisdom, invention and magical arts. Outwitted the other gods to help humans
Anu
Primordial Sumerian sky god said to be chief of the Annunaki. Presided over the realm of the heavens with majesty, authority, and ability to render judgements. Distant and detached from
Ptah
Patron god of craftsmen, commanded creation as a divine architect. Using thought and speech, he envisioned the world into being, shaping reality with will and imagination. Venerated in Mephis as
Set
God of chaos, the wild desert storms and disorder. As rival to his brother Osiris, he embodied violence and rage. Though considered evil for murdering Osiris, without Set’s chaos, order
Hathor
Goddess of music, dancing, love, personified joy, feminine power, and motherhood. Offered vigour and wealth yet avenged wrongs against women. Ra’s daughter, she uplifts spirits and embodies divine femininity. Dance
Thoth
God of knowledge and wisdom, keeps divine records as scribe of the gods. Master of magic and writing. Helped revive Osiris and served as Underworld guide. His counsel enlightened pharaohs,