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'''Gods''' are beings of divine power from the mythology of many species. The powers, abilities and appearances of the gods can vary greatly from culture to culture. Some might consider [[Transcendental Being]]s | '''Gods''' are beings of divine power from the mythology of many species. The powers, abilities and appearances of the gods can vary greatly from culture to culture. Some might consider [[Transcendental Being]]s to be true gods, due to their immense power. | ||
[[Image:St--5h53egyptianscroll.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Countess Scarlioni]] studies a scroll decipting [[ | [[Image:St--5h53egyptianscroll.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Countess Scarlioni]] studies a scroll decipting [[Egypt]]ian gods, including [[Scaroth]] ([[DW]]: ''[[City of Death]]'')]] | ||
==[[Human]] gods== | ==[[Human]] gods== | ||
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*[[Cessair]] was worshipped as '''Cailleach''' for thousands of years. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Stones of Blood]]'') | *[[Cessair]] was worshipped as '''Cailleach''' for thousands of years. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Stones of Blood]]'') | ||
*The [[Dæmon]]s were worshipped as various horned gods, including | *The [[Dæmon]]s were worshipped as various horned gods, including [[Wikipedia:Pan (mythology)|Pan]] and [[Wikipedia:Khnum|Khnum]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Daemons]]'') | ||
*The [[Immortal]]s were most of the gods worshipped around the world. ([[PDA]]: ''[[Deadly Reunion]]'') | *The [[Immortal]]s were most of the gods worshipped around the world. ([[PDA]]: ''[[Deadly Reunion]]'') | ||
*[[Kronos]] was regarded as a deity by the [[Greek]]s and [[Atlantis|Atlanteans]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Monster]]'', [[PDA]]: ''[[ The Quantum Archangel]]'') | *[[Kronos]] was regarded as a deity by the [[Greek]]s and [[Atlantis|Atlanteans]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Monster]]'', [[PDA]]: ''[[ The Quantum Archangel]]'') | ||
*The [[Latter-Day Pantheon]] was a group worshipped in [[New York]] in [[1965]]. ([[PDA]]: ''[[Salvation]]'') | *The [[Latter-Day Pantheon]] was a group worshipped in [[New York]] in [[1965]]. ([[PDA]]: ''[[Salvation]]'') | ||
*[[Light]] was worshipped as '''The Burning One''' by [[Nimrod (Ghost Light)|Nimrod]]'s tribe. ([[DW]]: ''[[Ghost Light]]'') | *[[Light]] was worshipped as '''The Burning One''' by [[Nimrod (Ghost Light)|Nimrod]]'s tribe. ([[DW]]: ''[[Ghost Light]]'') | ||
*The [[Osirian]]s were most of the [[Egypt]]ian gods, not including [[Scaroth]] and [[Khnum]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars]]'', ''[[City of Death]]'') | *The [[Osirian]]s were most of the [[Egypt]]ian gods, not including [[Scaroth]] and [[Wikipedia:Khnum|Khnum]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Pyramids of Mars]]'', ''[[City of Death]]'') | ||
*A [[Werewolf]] was worshipped by the [[Brethren]] as a god. ([[DW]]: ''[[Tooth and Claw]]'') | *A [[Werewolf]] was worshipped by the [[Brethren]] as a god. ([[DW]]: ''[[Tooth and Claw]]'') | ||
*[[Xoanon]] was worshipped by the [[Sevateem]] and [[Tesh]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Face of Evil]]'') | *[[Xoanon]] was worshipped by the [[Sevateem]] and [[Tesh]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Face of Evil]]'') | ||
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*[[Kroll]] was worshipped by the [[Swampie]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Power of Kroll]]'') | *[[Kroll]] was worshipped by the [[Swampie]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Power of Kroll]]'') | ||
*The [[Nimon]] are worshipped by species, including [[Crinoth]] and [[Skonnos]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon]]'') | *The [[Nimon]] are worshipped by species, including [[Crinoth]] and [[Skonnos]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Horns of Nimon]]'') | ||
*The [[Time Lord]]s were originally thought to be gods by [[Minyos]], [[Klist]] and [[Plastrodus 14]], but they later fell out of favour. ([[DW]]: ''[[Underworld]]'', [[PDA]]: ''[[The Quantum Archangel]]'') | *The [[Time Lord]]s were originally thought to be gods by [[Minyos]], [[Klist]] and [[Plastrodus 14]], but they later fell out of favour. ([[DW]]: ''[[Underworld]]'', [[PDA]]: ''[[The Quantum Archangel]]'') | ||
*The [[Dæmon]]s, [[Kaled]]s and [[Draconian]]s, among countless other peoples, venerated and/or dreaded [[The Beast]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet]]''/[[The Satan Pit]]'') | *The [[Dæmon]]s, [[Kaled]]s and [[Draconian]]s, among countless other peoples, venerated and/or dreaded [[The Beast]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet]]'' / [[The Satan Pit]]'') | ||
[[Category:Cultural References]] | [[Category:Cultural References]] | ||
[[Category:Supposed deities|*]] | [[Category:Supposed deities|*]] | ||
Revision as of 08:24, 20 February 2008
Gods are beings of divine power from the mythology of many species. The powers, abilities and appearances of the gods can vary greatly from culture to culture. Some might consider Transcendental Beings to be true gods, due to their immense power.
Human gods
The Humans of Earth and the colonies have many gods from their various cultures. Most, if not all, of these gods were shown to be aliens or other advanced beings.
- Cessair was worshipped as Cailleach for thousands of years. (DW: The Stones of Blood)
- The Dæmons were worshipped as various horned gods, including Pan and Khnum. (DW: The Daemons)
- The Immortals were most of the gods worshipped around the world. (PDA: Deadly Reunion)
- Kronos was regarded as a deity by the Greeks and Atlanteans. (DW: The Time Monster, PDA: The Quantum Archangel)
- The Latter-Day Pantheon was a group worshipped in New York in 1965. (PDA: Salvation)
- Light was worshipped as The Burning One by Nimrod's tribe. (DW: Ghost Light)
- The Osirians were most of the Egyptian gods, not including Scaroth and Khnum. (DW: Pyramids of Mars, City of Death)
- A Werewolf was worshipped by the Brethren as a god. (DW: Tooth and Claw)
- Xoanon was worshipped by the Sevateem and Tesh. (DW: The Face of Evil)
Other Gods
Many other races have had gods of some kind, many also being living beings.
- Aggedor was thought to be a god by the Peladonians. (DW: The Curse of Peladon)
- The Dalek Emperor, sincerely believing himself one, was worshipped by the Dalek surviors of the Time War. (DW: The Parting of the Ways)
- The Deons believed in Ti and thought the Dodecahedron was his gift. (DW: Meglos)
- The Worldsphere God was worshipped by the People. (NA: The Also People)
- Kroll was worshipped by the Swampies. (DW: The Power of Kroll)
- The Nimon are worshipped by species, including Crinoth and Skonnos. (DW: The Horns of Nimon)
- The Time Lords were originally thought to be gods by Minyos, Klist and Plastrodus 14, but they later fell out of favour. (DW: Underworld, PDA: The Quantum Archangel)
- The Dæmons, Kaleds and Draconians, among countless other peoples, venerated and/or dreaded The Beast. (DW: The Impossible Planet / The Satan Pit)
