Deities associated with Jupiter

His attributes: The Thunderbolt. The lightning. The Cup. The Throne. The Scepter Eagle. Oak.

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ATHENE: Her epithets: Parthenos (the Maiden). The Grey-eyed. Bearer of Victory. Daughter of the Firmament. Daughter of Justice. Giver of Wisdom. Giver of the Arts of Peace. Bountiful Giver of the Olive. Mistress of the Loom. Builder of Ships. Dweller before the Shrine. Lady of Warm Brightness. Keeper of Hidden Mystery. Guardian of the innocent Champion. The Active One.

Her Attributes: The Aegis (Breastplate with the head of Medusa). The Helmet , Spear and Shield. The Peplos. The Image of Nike (the Winged Victory, held in her right hand). Olive branch. Owl. Cock. Serpent (related to the Corbis the "basket of holy things" which lies sometimes at her feet.

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POSEIDON: His attributes: Ruler of Ocean. Blue-haired Poseidon. Commander of the tempest. Giver of Calm Seas. Leader of the Nymphs. Guide of Seafarers. Poseidon of the Headlands. Preserver Healer of Tenos. Bull-Poseidon. Grasper of Earth. Earth Shaker Lord of Horses.

His Attributes: The Trident. The Chariot. The Sacred Spring. The Ship. The Horse The Dolphin. Pine tree. Wreaths of pine.

AttendAnts: Nymphs, Naiads, Nereids.

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His Character: As Sky-father luppiter is invoked not only In matters relating to the weather, but in matters relating to rectitude and "the light of consCience" He is the supreme divine witness of solemn oaths, lofty and moral in character, and inspirer of "the sense of duty." His temples are most often on hilltops. Nights of the Full Moon are sacred to him, so also are places (including trees) which have been struck by lightning. As "Sender of lightning" he had at Rome an altar on the Field of Mars. The cultivation of the vine is in his care.

His attributes: Eagle. Serpent. Oak and pine trees. The Thunderbolt (sometimes represented by ancient worked flints).

Attendants: The Dii Consentes (the Twelve Consenting Gods).

MINERVA:. Her epithets: WisdomVictorious. Minerva of the Spear. The Strong One. Guardian of the Skillfull. The Virgin Spirit.

Her character: This Goddess forms a trine with Iuppiter and luna, both of whom have, at least, strong affinities with their Etruscan counterparts Tinia and Uni. Minerva herself Is of entirely Etruscan in origin, her earlier name being Menrva Her temple in Rome became a recognized meeting place of guilds of artists, craftspeople and actors Minerva being patroness and protector of all professions and artistic occupations. Her name signifies "Mind"; she exemplifies mind dominating and expressing itself through matter. She is the warrior aspect of Wisdom. Minerva is a tall and stately woman wearing a long robe with helmet, breastplate and spear of Athene. Like Athene too she may carry the winged image of Victory, which holds aloft the laurel wreath.

Her attributes: Helmet. Breastplate. Spear. The Screech Owl

Attributes: Thunderbolt. Scepter. Eagle.

MENRVA: Faithful Wisdom. See Minerva, above. Note, however, that the Etruscan Menrva is winged.

NETHUN: This Deity, like Poseidon, represents the aquatic aspect of Chesed. Originally a divinity of fresh water, in particular the deep springs which do not fail in summer's heat: only later, as the Roman Neptune, is he associated with ocean.

Attributes: Horse. Winged Horse. Hippocamp (forequarters of a horse, hindquaters are a fishtail). Bull. Pine tree.

MARDUK (AMAR-UDUK, MERODAK). His epithets: Light of hisFather. Young Steer of Day. King of Heaven. Glorious Word of power. Overseer who is good. Guardian of the four quarters. Lord of Life. Citadel of prayer. Shepherd of the Gods. Shepherd of the Stars. Master of Magick. Restorer of Joy to Humankind.

His character: To Marduk, son of Ea and Damkina, the planet Jupiter Is assigned. He is however one of the most widely powerful of the Babylonian deities, and assumes on occasion the function of almost every other deity in the pantheon. Early seen as the bestower of green plants and ripe harvests through the beneficent influence of the sky forces, he is later through the movements of the luminaries, the arbiter of each person's destiny. He Is "Shepherd of the Gods" keeping justice among them as well as ruling the four quarters of the world. When he speaks, fire blazes from his mouth. The gemstones owe to him their luster; with that gift he rewarded their loyalty to him at a time when half the world of nature had risen against his laws. In a special way he is Master of Magick: particularly with regard to the banishing of demons and to the many positive energies which can be conveyed by the magical uses of water. In one aspect Marduk, in normal human form wields a curved sword, often In combat against a winged dragon.

His attributes, however vary widely in the various aspects of his divinity: he carries, as appropriate, spear, scepter bow and quiver thunderbolt, club, or the magick net which restrains doers of evil. Upon his head is the crowned helmet ad upon his hand a royal signet ring, He may appear as a winged bull-centaur or in colossal human form with multiple eyes and ears. Essentially in all aspects he Is a being of healing, regenerative light, shimmering In rainbow colors, In whose glory his form is scarcely visible.

ADAD. His epithets: Thunderer Lord of Storms Lord of Prevision.

His Character: Thunder, lightning, howling winds and lashing wind are at the command of Adad: but so are the gentle lifegiving showers and the flooding rivers which renew the fruitfulness of dry Earth. Into the mind, likewise, Adad can pour the light and the fruitful dew of insight which brings a perception of the future. Adad stands upright with one foot on the back, one on the head, of a running bull. In each hand he wields a thunderbolt. He wears a cylindrical crown, and his garment is adorned with golden stars

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HAPI: His epithets: The Vast One. The Unsearchable. Lord of the Celestial River Father of the Gods. He who Makes to Live. Sustainer of Life. Giver of Abundance. Giver of the Fertile Waters. Source of Joy. Creator of Blessings. Aegis of the People. The Nourisher Giver of Peace. Father of Increase. Lord of the Papyrus. Lord of the Lotus. Fountain of Divine Power. His Image: The God wears headdress, collar and girdle. His form Is male but with pendant breasts In his hands he bears the Lotus and the Papyrus. As Lord of the Two Niles the God may appear in double image: as Hapi of the South his adornments are white and he is crowned with Lotus; as Hapi of the North his adornments are red and he is crowned with Papyrus.

MAAT: Her epithets: That which Is True. Perfect Measure. Maat the Beautiful. Law. Justice. Truth. The Good Gift. Sustainer of the Sun. Tracer of the Course of the Sun. The Changeless. The Undeviating. Twofold Truth. Lady of the Hall of Judgment. Lady of the Heavens Queen of Earth. Directress of the Underworld. The Measure of the Heart. Right Order. Her image: This dignified and stately Goddess may appear winged. She bears the Ankh and the Papyrus Scepter. She wears a deep collar and upon her Old Kingdom headdress is bound a single Feather of Truth.

AMUN RA: His epithets: The Hidden One. The Only One. The Fiat. The Peerless. The Sacred God. Ring of the Gods. He who Lives by Right and Truth. Creator of all that is. Creator of all that is to be. Lord of Infinite Space. Upholder of the Universe. King of kings. Primal Might. Glorious Flame. Light of the World. Governor of the World. Lord of Time, Master of Eternity. Provider. Mighty Bull of his Mother. The Ram. The Great Cackler. Lord of the Double Plumes. He whose Heart is rejoiced by adoration. He who appoints the Sun to be his Envoy. Inviolate Essence ever concealed amid his manifestations. The Beloved. Protector of the Beloved of his Heart. He who desires the Good. He who comes in Power. He who grants eternal life. He whose statutes endure forever.

His image: The God appears wearing kilt, corselet and collar. He has the ceremonial beard, and his flat-topped helmet is surmounted by the Double Plumes (each plume having seven sections divided vertically), or by the Solar Disk and the Plumes In his right hand he bears the Ankh, his left the Ouas (the Scepter of Peaceful Authority). He may be Ram-headed, bearing the Ankh and the Ouas, and wearing the old Kingdom headdress surmounted by Disk and Plumes; or he may appear in the full form of the Ram with curling horns.

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CELTIC DEITIES

CENN CRUAICH (Gaelic): The heaven-god (much akin to Zeus).

MOGONS (Britain): His name means "great one", and so contains the idea of expansiveness, somewhat.

NORSE/TEUTONIC DEITIES

FORSETI, the god of Law and Justice.

ORPHIC HYMNS

[To Jupiter] [To Thundering Jove] [To Jove, Author of Lightning] [To Neptune] [To the Nereids]

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