[size=11pt][b][color=gold]Template: How to write Gods and Goddesses[/color][/b][/size]


If you are going to create a new (obviously a local) deity for your  people or tribe please consider using this outline so that we have a consistent format. Have a look!

[b][color=#0066FF]Names[/color]
The primary name , the AKA's and epithets.


[b][color=#0066FF]Overview[/color]
General responsibility and personality of the deity, to which tribe does he/she belong, where is she worshipped?


[b][color=#0066FF]Appearance[/color]
How is the god concepted? How depicted in paintings, murals, sculptures, or other art forms? (Is he depicted at all?) Are there typical aspects that are always the same? Are there conflicting or contradicting depictions in different areas or among different tribes?


[b][color=#0066FF]Mythology[/color]
Are there any (mythical) books in which the god is described? Is a certain day, month, element or something else dedicated to him? Are there kin deities, godly foes or friends? (This is the older stuff)


[b][color=#0066FF]Lore[/color]
Are there special stories/legends related to this god. What did/does he or she do for the cosmos? How is he/she still active in the world? Any interaction with single person/tribes or the other races? (This is the younger stuff)


[b][color=#0066FF]Importance[/color]
Area of responsibility. Who specifically worships him/her? How is the god’s attention attracted? How is he/she worshipped or given gifts? How does the deity fit into the everyday life of the average person? Does it differ among the races, tribes or genders?


[b][color=#0066FF]Symbols[/color]
What colours, animals, things, concepts, parts of the cosmos, stars, shapes, etc. are associated with this god? What things are favoured by him or her? How do they fit into the overall sphere of the deity’s influence?


[b][color=#0066FF]Feastdays & Celebrations[/color][i](optional)[/i]
Are there special days, weeks, or months,  observances and rituals performed? Any rites or actions that must be done at a certain time or on a certain date?


[b][color=#0066FF]Temples[/color][i](optional)[/i]
Are there any?  Where are they located? How are they built? Any special appearance or materials used? Architectural details. Priests, priestesses, monks, sages, hermits, or other special devotees (assassins, mendicants, seekers, etc.) of this god? Any shrines, statues, herms, cairns, altars, springs, or natural places associated with this god and set apart as sacred to him or her?