In Derleth's version of the Cthulhu Mythos, Cthugha is a Great Old One, an elemental spirit of fire opposed to the Elder Gods. Derleth set its homeworld as the star Fomalhaut, which had featured in Lovecraft's poetry.

The old gods are nameless deities[1] of stream, forest, and stone[2] worshiped in the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and beyond the Wall. They are so named because the Faith of the Seven (the "new gods") replaced them in all but the north of Westeros, where worship of the old gods is still practiced by northmen, crannogmen, and free folk.

Cthulhu Mythos deities are a group of fictional deities created by American author H. P. Lovecraft (1890–1937), and later expanded by others in the fictional universe known as the Cthulhu mythos. These entities are usually depicted as immensely powerful and utterly indifferent to humans.

Four Old Gods — Y'Shaarj, C'Thun, Yogg-Saron and N'Zoth — ruled the planet of Azeroth during its primordial age, forming what would become known as the Black Empire. When the Pantheon arrived, they sent their armies, the titan-forged, to shatter …

Jul 20, 2024 · Eight gods (Apollo, Areas, Dionysus, Hades, Hephaestus, Hermes, Poseidon, and Zeus) are arguably the most important of the Greek gods. Ancient Egyptian gods are recorded on tombs and manuscripts beginning in the Old Kingdom of about 2600 B.C.E. and lasting until the Romans conquered Egypt in 33 B.C.E.

Dec 1, 2023 · Throughout history and across various cultures, there have been numerous gods and goddesses worshipped by ancient civilizations. Read and learn more!

Anglo-Saxon deities are in general poorly attested, and much is inferred about the religion of the Anglo-Saxons from what is known of other Germanic peoples' religions.

Mar 25, 2025 · Explore the rich tapestry of pre-Christian European myths, from diverse pantheons to creation stories. Discover how these ancient beliefs shaped cultures and inspire today!

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In the majority of Derleth's best-known Mythos stories, the beneficent deities are referred to as the Elder Gods, and the malign deities are referred to primarily as the Great Old Ones or the …