#demonic deities

[cathianemelian]

I don't make the rules

[sunderwight]

Bingqiu AU where Luo Binghe's the chosen village sacrifice to the evil deity who lives up the mountain.

Normally the village sends maidens, but they've more or less run out of expendable girls of the right age and, ahem, "virtues". So of course Luo Binghe's early life bad luck kicks in. In the wake of his mother's death there's no one to really care about what happens to him, he's fairly pretty, and the village leaders decide that if they dress him up like a girl the teenaged homeless kid should pass well enough. And hey, y'know, he's probably got a hard life ahead for him anyway -- dying in a brothel of some venereal disease or on the streets of exposure or starvation. At least as a sacrifice, everyone else gets to benefit from his loss! And the kid will get added to a shrine and be remembered as a hero! If anything, he should be happy about this!

Binghe is not happy about this.

But he's also a skinny underfed nobody who is easily overpowered, dressed up like a bride, and tied to a post. So. Not much he can do but wait for the evil deity to come and do whatever horrible thing he's gonna do to him.

Meanwhile, Shen Yuan is pretty sure he's been isekai'd into the over-powered hero of some kind of supernatural adventure story? He's not totally sure because he doesn't recognize the setting, but the signs are there. He's got a shrine-like base of operations (though it seems to have become corrupted/ruined, probably he has to restore it somehow), he has a very resilient and handsome new body with spiritual energy of some kind flowing through him, and a very clearly magical sword. Plus lots of neat starter powers! Though it feels like he has other abilities that have been blocked somehow? Probably he has to level up in order to access them.

When he treks out of his "base" and finds what seems to be a distressed maiden, he takes it for his beginner hero mission. The girl claims that she's been doomed to be sacrificed to an evil god. That sounds a little above Shen Yuan's pay grade for dealing with, so he unties her and decides that they had better just get out of the whole region altogether. He already packed up anything useful from his base, anticipating he might get caught up in an adventure once he left, so they follow the river away from the settlement until they reach another one.

While they travel, Luo Binghe tells Shen Yuan about the cursed deity, Shen Qingqiu, who was cast out of the heavens for slaughtering one of his brethren and has apparently being do-who-knows what to maidens from the local village in exchange for his "protection" ever since. Sounds like a real asshole! And also mid-level boss type bad guy at least. Shen Yuan hopes he doesn't have to fight him, but he probably will.

Thank goodness he found Binghe, though! Clearly the helpful little sister type! He's definitely going to require her assistance if he's going to figure out how to navigate this world and level up his skills enough to take on a god.

[fhtagn-and-tentacles]

ALLMOTHER

by Dariusz Kieliszek

[smilesrobotlover]

Thinking about these two

In the beginning of the land of Hylia, before Hyrule was officially established, there only remained the surface and the sacred realm. A group of powerful magic users tried to take control of the sacred realm, and soon they were banished to a realm that was untouched by light.

All except one, the leader of the interlopers

He was given a far harsher punishment, one to show that he could never be as powerful as the gods, and he was sent to walk in between dimensions, never to be seen or to interact with his world again. The years of him alone in nothing caused him to grow mad, and soon he slipped in a weak point in time, finding himself in a new dimension and fully changed into a deity.

Or a demon, being a more accurate description.

He wreaked havoc on the simple people, causing chaos as he laughed maniacally, not caring what any of the consequences were. People cried and begged for someone to save them, but their prayers were never answered due to the lack of gods and goddesses of the world. But one deity finally stepped up when he discovered the chaos the demon was creating. A deity so fiercely protective of those weaker than he that he faced the demon of chaos without hesitation.

A great battle ensued, with demon and deity fighting for weeks on end. One wanted chaos while the other wanted peace. Eventually, both were defeated, but not by each other, but by the sages, who sealed the two into masks in order to keep the world safe. All demons and deities that fought for power were imprisoned in masks, and they were hidden as to not awaken their power.

Soon stories of these masks were passed down through generations; stories of masks, the moon falling, and demons fighting for control. The stories were reduced to legend, with most not believing their tales, and the most famous one was the bloodiest tale of all.

The tale of the Fierce Deity and the Demon of Chaos: Majora.

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Orthodox Baphomet by Stanislava Varbanova (2020)

Acrylic paint on canvas, fake gold leaf, 50/70 cm

Source: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/KrRXYW

[witchcraftwithaster]

Talk to your gods* about your mental health. You can ask them for support. It's okay and allowed.

my therapist had a hot take today which I loved. i said to him, Imm having some particular issues about my mental health this last two weeks and the therapist said,

"but it doesn't make sense that you're doing all this effort and yet in your time of great need you don't rely on them? you can ask me for help but not the gods? and i'm no god of course, but it doesn't make sense."

and i'm like, for a therapist that doesnt align to any religion you fucking get it. and you're right. why would i not bother to ask them for help in this regard? and I'm taking an approach to make a relationship, not just servitude, *of COURSE* i can ask them and pray to them for aide in my health! not to eradicate it but to ease it at the very very least.

pray to your entities about your mental health. you're allowed to share it with them.

[czortofbaldmountain]

Luciferian Prayer Before Studying

Lucifer, Serpent of Old, Prince of the power of the air, Oh, Morningstar, the one who Sparks the bright flames of intellect!

You are the Bringer of Knowledge And the Guide of those who seek it. Be with me as I study.

Bless my mind - may it be free of distractions. Bless my thoughts - may I understand. Bless my memory - may I remember.

Photo by Peter Neumann on Unsplash, cropped.

[elgatt0]

A hero with many faces

[lostinvasileios]

Being a Lucifer devotee is so sweet.

Oh my Lord, oh my Love, oh my Light, oh my Everything! I love my Eosphorus so much! How I long for him, how I pine for him, how I search and dream of him, how my heart beats in rhythm with his, how my blinks match his! He's glorious! Magnificent and illuminative!

So divine that I cannot help but think when my fingertips grace his skin I may end up touching through him, so gorgeous my mind cannot truly ever capture his beauty yet I still can comprehend when he gives me such a soft smile of unadulterated love.

The warmth he gives is more addictive than nicotine and as sweet as cherry wine! Oh, sweet-toned lord of mine! When I rest my head upon his throne and he threads through my hair as if I am a precious flower and he strokes upon my petals, I feel myself melt into puddles of sugary, tooth rotting cake batter!

To worship him is an honor I cannot explain. The word "devotee" has never sounded so sweet! Has never felt so right! My true love! My forever lord!

He tells me such sweet nothings that I feel as if I am a lovesick puppy at his feet, awaiting for the tender touch of his hand to my head. Gladly and gratefully I press his hands to my lips and kiss them, with such happiness I light his candles and set out my offerings, my internal temple I have created for him and my material altar are such a joy to tend to! Making the most extravagant gifts in my mind space, and giving him my made-with-love trinkets and found treasures for my physical one fills me with such belonging!

To wear his mark upon myself is something like no other! It twinkles with faint stars, it warms and glows with his presence! I can feel his hands guiding me when I place his offerings, approving so gently of my love-born offerings!

Oh, have you ever felt him cradle your face? To feel him press his lips to your skin and tell you he loves you with such certainty? Even when my soul finds itself in scattered pieces, beading throughout the universe and planting anew, I shall always ring with joy at the sound of his name echoed through the wind, at the feeling of his kiss and protective essence beamed through the sun!

In his embrace I found true intoxication. In his embrace I found the sweetest liquor.

In his eyes I saw salvation. In his eyes I saw resurrection.

In his voice I heard hymns. In his voice I heard sacred choirs that bring me to my knees at the first syllable he speaks.

At his smell, I felt the meaning of safety. At his smell, I felt the waves of fire enchant my soul.

When he walks, I felt trumpets of my lords return rumble through and send shivers through my being. When he is around, my heart sings and begs to crawl from my ribs and merge with his own. With each rush of my blood I feel him within, I feel him in my palms, in my arms, in my chest and everywhere else. I pulsate for him and he claims me with such pride and adoration.

Oh my emperor of everlasting shimmer! How you are the honey of my heart and the life of my hive. Pollenate me with your love, my lord! And watch me blossom underneath your touch of golden ruby flame.

[maigo-san]

new yaoi base just dropped

serious ver:

[sarafangirlart]

We are seeing the Hades-ification of Ares in real time.

[whenuwishuponastar]

"So let's make a decision, start a new religion

Yeah, we're gonna build a temple to our ̥̘ͭ͠L̏ͦ̀ͯͨ͋͟͏̣̪͈̼̯̜̔͆͂̇͘͝ͅo͇̬͎͉͎̱̗͖͙̼͍ͦͪͪ̽̑͊́͢v̷̩̣̗̩͇̦̠͈̥̻̗̣͚̺̎͂̀́̏̀̕e̒ͦ̇̈҉͙͓̳͓̳"

[bones4thecats]

Sun Wukong & Macaque w/ Hastur! S/O

Characters: Sun Wukong and Six-Eared Macaque (separate) Inspired By: Poll Result A/N: I made up some characters for the Reader's past, so just bear with that. ⚠️ Spoilers/Trigger Warnings for: Mentions of being locked away and mental manipulation (somewhat) ⚠️

Backstory of Information on Hastur! Reader

Years ago, the founders of the Brotherhood of the Yellow Sign, had finally been able to summon their God, and bring them to Earth. And while they expected you to spread your own chaos like you pledged, you just looked at them, gave each sub-group a role in your court and began to work alongside the many immortals you had the pleasure of meeting. Though, you connected with a certain immortal better with the others...

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╚═════ Sun Wukong ════════════════════════════╝

☀️ When you walked into a meeting with the immortals, Wukong had his eyes on you almost immediately. The way your yellow cloak flowed in the wind just made him stare at you until Ne Zha poked his foot with his staff

☀️ While he spent his time under the rock for 500 years, you were locked away in an old box by a demon who used your human friend, Li, and were only freed when her descendant, Caihong, had smashed the box by accident during a fight against a powerful demon

☀️ Coming across your familiar caped form and your tiny human ally made him smile and pick you up before spinning you in the air with a large smile on his face

"Wukong?! How're you here? I thought you got imprisoned under that mountain!"

"Well... I did. BUT! I got un-imprisoned by my old Master and uh, well, the rest is a long story. Now let me ask where you were!" He said, holding your arms as you chuckled and gave your side of the story.

☀️ Caihong walked up to you, her long holographic-like hair coming down from her flower crown that you made on your walk through a nearby village to find the supposed 'heroes' that were rumored to be coming by soon

☀️ She grabbed your arm and you could feel her puffy sleeves on her outfit hitting your skin as she looked at the Monkey King and asked who he was, to which you smiled, picked her up and introduced the primate-human to the young female

"Caihong, meet Sun Wukong, he was the man I was speaking to you about a couple minutes ago. You remember, the man who couldn't stop trying to train with me back in Heaven."

☀️ Wukong's cheeks became flushed as you smiled at the girl and did the same thing to him that you did for her

"Sun Wukong, meet Caihong. She's the descendant of Li, the warrior who helped me when I tried finding you after the conflict."

☀️ Looking from the man who picked the girl up gently and began asking her about her own life, the Monkie Kids looked at you with either hesitation and confusion or stars in their eyes

☀️ MK ran up to you alongside Mei and they began to ask you many questions, from your power to how you knew Wukong, before moving onto Wukong and asking how he knew you

☀️ Smiling as he ran away with Caihong in his arms, saying how he would let them hold her over his dead body, you couldn't help but remember how you both fought alongside one another all those years ago

☀️ Oh how you missed your sunny husband...

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╚═════ Six-Eared Macaque ═══════════════════════╝

💜 After the revival of Macaque, you appeared on Earth, alarming the Monkie Kids and the King

💜 Instead of fighting them, you landed next to them and began to mentally torment Sun Wukong, asking why he would kill his only friend. The one who warned him about everything, yet his own ego got in the way

💜 Macaque just stood above them all as you appeared near him and used a tentacle to pat his head before motioning for him that you were ready to leave, saying your work was done for now

"I'm surprised you came by to help me with that, Y/N. Figured you had something better to do." He said.

"Oh no, I got unlocked for this weird box a couple months ago by Li's long-down-the-line child, Caihong."

"Li had a kid? Huh. Shocker."

💜 Chuckling as he laid a cup of tea down in front of you, the six-eared primate laid his head down on your shoulder after your hood was pulled down, revealing your extremely pale face with crown going from above your hood to laying on your skull

💜 After taking a breath and sipping some of the tea, you looked at Macaque and laid your own head onto his as he sighed and wrapped his tail around your midsection lightly

"She's not to bad of a girl, though her odd hair did put me off at first." You joked.

"So the holographic hair thing passed down the bloodline! Oh, if only Wukong would pay me for winning the bet." He joked back.

💜 Raising your head and staring into his eyes, you saw how he relaxed and slightly un-glamoured himself, the tip of his tail being tinted white and his scar coming out against his natural mask

"I missed you, Love."

"I missed you to, Sweetheart."

[whereserpentswalk]

This isn't a classical mythology class is it. This is fucking chrsitan demonology.

[slaviclore]

explanations under the cut

Morana/Marzanna is the goddess of winter, death and rebirth -- you will freeze or starve if you have not prepared for her

Leshy is a forest spirit -- if your family has cursed you, he will come and take you away into the wilderness

Poludnica is the midday demon -- if you don't cease to work in the fields at high noon, she will make you answer riddles and, when you inevitably can't answer, kill you

Baba Yaga is a powerful witch and wastes no time on the useless

Kikimora is a domestic demon, and while she does not usually kill, she has little patience for a messy house...

Vodnik/vodyanoi is a water spirit -- he dislikes hubris and lack of awareness and respect for the power of the vast water

Liho is the ultimate evil -- when you are preoccupied with greed and the material, he will grab your hand or your neck and not let go

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Templar Ritual by wraithdt (2013)

Source: https://www.deviantart.com/wraithdt/art/Templar-Ritual-551180103