fire god

Volcano's divine ruler

A fire god is a deity associated with fire in various mythologies and religions.

Fire gods typically govern flames, heat, volcanoes, or the forge, and may represent both fire's creative and destructive aspects.

Hephaestus in Greek mythology and Agni in Hinduism are examples.

The term appears in fantasy gaming and fiction: The temple was dedicated to an ancient fire god.

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Prometheus · sacred flame · destruction · purification · offerings · transformation · renewal · sacrifices · ash · myths · invocations · warmth · lightning · creation · sun god · lava · cult · prayers

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elemental domain

fire godsea god

Divine ruler of waters

water spirit · river god · Poseidon · Neptune · Sedna

destructive vs. nurturing force

fire godearth goddess

Deity personifying the ground

fertility god · Demeter · Ceres · Gaia · mother goddess

thermal quality

fire godJack Frost

Personified bringer of cold

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G