The Investiture of the Gods and the Investiture of the Gods were both famous novels in ancient China, but because of their different eras and backgrounds, their stories and styles were also different.
The Investiture of the Gods was a story set in the late Zhou Dynasty, about the struggle between King Wen's son, King Wu of Zhou, Ji Fa, and the princes of the late Shang Dynasty. There were many myths, legends, and mysterious elements in the novel, such as immortals, monsters, divine artifacts, etc., as well as many thrilling battles and complicated plots. Investiture of the Gods won the favor of readers with its unique narrative style and wonderful plot.
" List of Heroes " was based on the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. It described how the heroes of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties fought to protect their homes and people in different historical periods. There were many famous historical figures in the novel, such as Confucius, Mencius, Laozi, Zhuangzi, Mozi, etc., as well as many mythical characters and monsters. The God-Sealing Heroes List attracted the attention and love of many readers with its rich historical and mythical characters, as well as its compact plot and ups and downs.
Therefore, the Investiture of the Gods and the List of Heroes had their own unique charm, which depended on the reader's interest and preferences. If he liked myths and legends, then the Investiture of the Gods might be more suitable, and if he liked historical figures and mythical figures, then the Investiture of the Heroes might be more suitable.
Yes, the main character in "The Way of the Gods" was set as a transvestite. If you like this kind of interesting and creative setting, I can recommend a similar novel to you. It's called "Sweet Pet and Cute Wife: The National God Lives Next Door." The story is also full of elements of game competition and online romance. The interaction between the male and female protagonists is very cute. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
In addition to the 12 Main Gods, there were three other Main Gods in Greek mythology, namely Worriless, Solitary Brahman, and Lazy God. If you're interested in these gods, I can recommend a novel called "Inverse Greek Mythology." It uses Greek mythology as the background and tells the story of time travel. It's very exciting. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
One correct way is to base them on existing mythologies. For example, taking the traits of Zeus from Greek mythology like his power over the sky and thunder, and then adding your own unique twists. This gives the gods a sense of familiarity yet also makes them distinct in your fantasy world.
Give them flaws. Just like humans, gods can have weaknesses. It could be a physical weakness, like being vulnerable to a certain type of magic, or an emotional one, such as pride that leads them to make mistakes. This makes them more complex and less one - dimensional.
Yes, in some polytheistic religions, there can be similarities. For example, in Greek and Roman mythology, many of the gods have parallel stories. Zeus in Greek mythology and Jupiter in Roman mythology are both supreme gods, ruling over the heavens and having similar powers and stories of their dominion over other deities.
"I recommend God's Memo." This is an Eastern fantasy novel. It tells the story of an Earthling who brought the System to another world and became a powerhouse with the Void Python bloodline. He gradually attracted God's attention and engaged in an intense battle with the three goddesses (Black, White, and Blue). I hope you like my recommendation. Muah ~
In 'American Gods', Jesus stands out when compared to other gods. While some gods in the novel are very much about their own power and survival in a new world, Jesus has a different connotation. His teachings are more about love and redemption which is different from gods like Odin who is more about power and war. Also, his position in the religious landscape of America is much more dominant compared to some of the more niche or forgotten gods in the story.