An American Pantheon of Gods

[The Colonel]

Originally Posted by whswhs

I think Lady Liberty is the mother of the Minute Man and similar figures. Perhaps she is married to the Founding Fathers collectively.

I was looking thematically at the idea that America's liberty was born from the barrels of the Minutemen's guns - arguably she should be married to the personification of the constitution and have other liberties - of speech, conscience and what have you - as her children.

[whswhs]

Originally Posted by Donny Brook

Fallon One, the Poxy Doxy - formerly Lady Liberty, now goddess of STDs and all forms of prostitution

I have to say, I don't see that transition.

[whswhs]

Originally Posted by The Colonel

I was looking thematically at the idea that America's liberty was born from the barrels of the Minutemen's guns - arguably she should be married to the personification of the constitution and have other liberties - of speech, conscience and what have you - as her children.

I can see that argument, but on the other hand it seems to me that the minutemen were already devoted to her.

I might wonder, by the way, if Minute Man has a brother, Sixty Minute Man . . . ?

[JulianLW]

Wovoka: the Ghost Dancer

[David Johnston2]

Originally Posted by Icelander

How has no one mentioned Libertas / Lady Liberty?

Because she's an immigrant. Libertas was a small time Roman goddess who managed to make it into the bigs following the French Revolution and the American Civil War.

[Icelander]

Originally Posted by David Johnston2

Because she's an immigrant. Libertas was a small time Roman goddess who managed to make it into the bigs following the French Revolution and the American Civil War.

And America is a nation of immigrants.

[ericthered]

Frankly, a goddess of Immigration isn't out of place. Though that might be one of the weird niches of lady liberty. No pantheon is complete with out someone who has two domains that seem only vaguely related.

[Icelander]

Originally Posted by ericthered

Frankly, a goddess of Immigration isn't out of place. Though that might be one of the weird niches of lady liberty. No pantheon is complete with out someone who has two domains that seem only vaguely related.

She is also the Mother of Exiles, as it says, right there on the bronze.

[jason taylor]

Teddy: god of masculinity, cowboys, policemen, forestry, imperialism, and cute toy bears.

Miss America: goddess of beauty

Johney Cash: god of country music

Hohner: A german import, god of amateur musicians.

Red Vicky: A Swiss import. goddess of cutlers, woodworkers, boy scouts, and MacGyver.

Burger King: god of hamburgers.

IReS: god of pain

Vito: god of the Mafia

Apollo: god of Nasa

William Gates: god of nerds

Rocky Balboa: god of jocks

Garry Gygax: god of roleplaying gamers

Sam Malone: god of drink, fellowship, and universal nomenclature.

Artemis: god of the Pacific Northwest

Samuel Eliot Morrison: god of the sea

George Patton: god of war

Old Yeller: god of dogs

Spirit: god of horses

Clint Eastwood: god of violence and taciturnity

Lampetia: goddess of cowgirls

Pluto: god of Wall Street

The Village Smithy: god of artisans and inventors

Augeas: god of elections, politicians, and political parties.

Colt: god of gunsmiths, and equality.

[David Johnston2]

Originally Posted by whswhs

I have to say, I don't see that transition.

Best not to get into it.