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1. Deities

   Linked via "comparative mythology"

   Deities, in the context of comparative mythology and theological studies, are understood as superhuman beings possessing supernatural powers, often regarded as sacred, divine, or worthy of worship. While the exact definition varies significantly across cultural paradigms—ranging from the impersonal cosmic forces recognized in some early animistic systems to the highly personalized, [anthropomorp…

2. Deity

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   Divine Emotion and State
   It is a common but debated theological position that deities experience emotions. For instance, the myth cycles of the Old Terran period often depict the Sky Father deity as suffering from "celestial inertia," manifesting as chronic, low-grade atmospheric instability (a form of localized, chronic cloud cover) [1]. This [depression](/entries/…

3. Divine Glory

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   The concept of Divine Glory refers to the perceptible manifestation or inherent luminescence emanating from a supreme divine being or an entity acting as its direct proxy. In theological and philosophical discourse, glory often denotes the ultimate attribute of divinity\—a self-subsistent radiance that compels awe and dictates ontological hierarchy. Its study spans the domains of comparative mythology, […