tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post2223131740188843842..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: 8 Tips for Creating a Pantheon for Your NovelStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-41447442466848918102015-03-20T12:19:40.025-05:002015-03-20T12:19:40.025-05:00I loved your list! Very practical and useful. I th...I loved your list! Very practical and useful. I thoughts your tips about looking at pantheons in cultures on earth was very good advice. <br /><br />I do lots of research like that as a hobby and there are a ton of similarities. Normally there is a creator god, a god of chaos, and other gods for the elements. Deities can have big powers, like elementals, or they can be for household needs like curing colds and chasing away bad dreams. Usually most of these gods are related. They mirror human life through things like betrayal, love, jealousy, and acts of mercy and revenge. <br /><br />I'm working on a project where I'm creating the begining of a Pantheon. I'll be referring back to your list for sure. Great Job! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16497676724713923957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-25624945856238807062015-03-20T09:59:35.274-05:002015-03-20T09:59:35.274-05:00I really enjoy Norse mythology, though mainly the ...I really enjoy Norse mythology, though mainly the concept of trickster overcoming the greater strength, though I'm not opposed to seeing Loki deal with the consequences of his actions, as it's not always possible to fast talk your way out of purposeful murder.<br /><br />My favorite story that works from established mythology is the Tapestry series, by Henry Neff, which is based primarily on Celtic mythology, with the main character's story following Cúchulain's story. He works with many other elements, like Greek and Egyptian. I really like his use of geassa, limits imposed on strong supernatural entities. The main villain, a master manipulator, cannot lie. That makes his ideology hard for the main characters to work though, for though they oppose him, they can't flat out discount him. So, something to look at is how much the supernatural get involved with the characters, how powerful they are, and how they're limited. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-67557566975938393182015-03-18T23:23:46.931-05:002015-03-18T23:23:46.931-05:00I loooooooove the Greek gods and I like the idea o...I loooooooove the Greek gods and I like the idea of incorporating a pantheon into my story—though I haven't, yet. These are awesome things to keep in mind, though—I will absolutely refer to this list later!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797485444727976121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-52112039762591456102015-03-18T22:19:36.755-05:002015-03-18T22:19:36.755-05:00Haha, or using google translate to find what your ...Haha, or using google translate to find what your symbolism is in a different language is how I've gotten names or several of my characters!:)Emma Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789949390534981103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-27582796090835690372015-03-18T20:03:19.776-05:002015-03-18T20:03:19.776-05:00Thanks for sharing, Kate. I'm glad you enjoyed...Thanks for sharing, Kate. I'm glad you enjoyed creating the religion. Worldbuilding is my favorite! ;-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-74941660547162729232015-03-18T20:02:29.559-05:002015-03-18T20:02:29.559-05:00How interesting! I like that twist. Sounds fun.How interesting! I like that twist. Sounds fun.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-41398532061469608452015-03-18T16:21:00.847-05:002015-03-18T16:21:00.847-05:00I always liked how the norse gods had a goal. That...I always liked how the norse gods had a goal. That goal was to stop the end of world which was kind of impossible, but they still tried. I have a story with norse gods though I don't use them as gods. They are really just another culture. My main character is not one of them though. My main character is one creature they would really like to kill.pgacnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868397677690901418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-46977435051910334162015-03-18T14:14:57.118-05:002015-03-18T14:14:57.118-05:00Thank you for this post, very helpful!
One of the ...Thank you for this post, very helpful!<br />One of the novels I'm working on has a pantheon of gods, and it was really fun to create. Inventing the religion was one of my favourite parts of worldbuilding.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-45207947143529644702015-03-18T12:33:23.769-05:002015-03-18T12:33:23.769-05:00There are so many fascinating mythologies out ther...There are so many fascinating mythologies out there. I suggest you use Egyptian, just since Greek has been used so much more in novels. Egyptian mythology would feel more fresh.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-15493311265371797372015-03-18T12:32:00.667-05:002015-03-18T12:32:00.667-05:00Good tips, Emma. Thanks for sharing those. Symboli...Good tips, Emma. Thanks for sharing those. Symbolism is always a wonderful thing to add to any story. And spelling things backwards is a fun way to find creative names.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-27864745995725479382015-03-18T12:30:51.190-05:002015-03-18T12:30:51.190-05:00Sounds fun, Sarah!Sounds fun, Sarah!Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-1118471153971719502015-03-18T12:30:34.690-05:002015-03-18T12:30:34.690-05:00LOL! Yep, I had no clue how to pronounce it. Congr...LOL! Yep, I had no clue how to pronounce it. Congrats on spelling it all right. :-)<br /><br />I love that you're using Norse myths, Jonathan. The Greek ones are overused.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91283370556104240682015-03-18T12:29:03.803-05:002015-03-18T12:29:03.803-05:00You're welcome! I'm glad it helps.You're welcome! I'm glad it helps.Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-47371604089821038892015-03-18T10:50:02.437-05:002015-03-18T10:50:02.437-05:00Thanks, Emily! I'm flattered, really. It's...Thanks, Emily! I'm flattered, really. It's my first book that I'm actually gong to finish, so I'm not so sure about the publishing bit. But you're welcome to read it nonetheless once it's done!<br /><br />On the myth, just Google "the creation of Ymir in Norse Myths". Even if you just type in "Ymir", it should come up. Ymir was the first giant who was created, in Ginnungagap, so, yeah. It also involves a giant cow somewhat but I can't be sure as I haven't read it in a while. Again, flattered.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03465957545134125403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91082100971410510382015-03-18T10:32:18.080-05:002015-03-18T10:32:18.080-05:00The interactions of gods and humans in fiction and...The interactions of gods and humans in fiction and mythology is fascinating. I think that is the best part and the hardest, especially with how different regions/cultures/people will view one god compared to the next. I'm torn between the Greeks and the Egyptians. Greek mythology is rich but Egyptian makes an odd sort of sense for the time period.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07274929031054555066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-49830732074592037962015-03-18T10:24:42.572-05:002015-03-18T10:24:42.572-05:00Jonathan, your book sounds SO COOL! From all these...Jonathan, your book sounds SO COOL! From all these things I've heard about it, it have GOT to read it when it gets published!!<br /><br />Do you have any key words to search for that myth, or just look up the names and stuff you said? Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-76341074176751820782015-03-18T08:50:24.893-05:002015-03-18T08:50:24.893-05:00I think that a symbolism of what each deity does w...I think that a symbolism of what each deity does would be helpful to start thinking about. Ex: Venus is the goddess of love and beauty; You can think of some morals or objects and often nature elements like the sky or rivers or snow. I have no good tips for naming though, but a random thought I had was to spell the element your deity controls backwards. I don't know what that would bring up! Sorry I'm tired! :)Emma Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789949390534981103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-37022370291341336422015-03-18T07:57:46.324-05:002015-03-18T07:57:46.324-05:00I need to bookmark this post! My next story is the...I need to bookmark this post! My next story is the first one that will contain an actual pantheon (instead of vaguely-referenced superstitions or something of that sort), so this is going to be really helpful. Sarah Penningtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377945004067760298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-67953650003885032772015-03-18T06:25:15.490-05:002015-03-18T06:25:15.490-05:00My book is based largely on Norse myths, but I'...My book is based largely on Norse myths, but I've twisted them to fit my story. My world is torn between war between elves and humans, and all of them have godly roots. The elves were children of Freyr, a Vanir god, who fled to earth when the Dark Elves took over. The humans are all descended from a son of the war god Tyr, but through breeding with indigenous people of earth, real humans if you will, the blood has been tainted and is no longer divine. But, some humans have more godly blood than others, and can still use magic. The elves never bred with humans because they were stuck-up and considered it beneath them. Thus, the are still "pure", and every one of them can use magic.<br /><br />I love the concept of how the fires from Muspelheim met the frost from Niflheim in Ginnungagap, and melted it to create the first giant. If you haven't read that myth, I recommend looking it up. It's really cool. And good luck pronouncing all that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03465957545134125403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-48599527858487656342015-03-18T06:11:00.313-05:002015-03-18T06:11:00.313-05:00Thanks for the tips! I'm piecing together my f...Thanks for the tips! I'm piecing together my fantasy world, and these tips will definitely help with my rulers' backstories--they're highly revered and respected (almost to the point of being gods)--and writing out how they got to be so revered. Thank you, Mrs. Williamson!Linea Marshallnoreply@blogger.com