The archetype for the characters that possess or have traits of, or is a Resurrection Deity. Variation of Transcendent Physiology. Combination of Death Deity and Life Deity.
Also Called[]
- Death-Rebirth Deity/God/Goddess
- Gods of Resurrection, Rebirth, Reincarnation, Life, Death and the Cycle of Life
- The Dying-and-Rising Deity
Properties[]
Characters represents the Resurrection Deity, A dying-and-rising god who is born, suffers a death-like experience, and is subsequently reborn and represents or is associated with resurrection and rebirth, but also life and death. This type of Deity is nearly impossible to truly destroy as they will always come back. Resurrection Deities are one of the oldest known deities. Examples of gods who die and later return to life are most often cited from the religions of the ancient Near East, and traditions influenced by them include Biblical and Greco-Roman mythology and by extension Christianity.
Associated Powers[]
- Divinity
- Deity Soul
- Divine/Life-Force Aura
- Divine Force Manipulation
- Cycle Manipulation
- Plant Manipulation (varies between Deities)
- Season Manipulation (varies between Deities)
- Fertility Manipulation
- Soul Manipulation
- Cycle Manipulation
- Enhanced Condition
- Old God/New God-Patron God
- Life and Death Lordship (varies between Deities)
- Palingenesis Embodiment
- Archetype:Psychopomp (varies)
- Rebirth Embodiment
Associations[]
- Cycle Embodiment
- Death Deity
- Fertility Deity
- Harvest Deity
- Life Deity
- Magic Deity
- Season Deity
- Vegetation Deity
Flaws/Weaknesses[]
- Deity Consumption/Divine Power Absorption/Divine Power ImmunityDivine Power Negation/Divine Slayer/Resurrection Negation (may only be temporary)
- None of this may be a permanent way to get rid of a Resurrection Deity, as they may always come back.
- Unavertable Death
- This might hinder a Resurrection Deity from coming back; however, due to their divine status this is somewhat unknown.
Character Examples[]
Folklore/Mythologies[]
- Baldur (Nordic Mythology)
- Quetzalcoatl (Aztec Mythology)
- Xolotl (Aztec Mythology)
- Jesus Christ (Christianity)
- Osiris (Egyptian Mythology)
- Khepri (Egyptian Mythology)
- Dionysus/Bacchus (Graeco-Roman Mythology)
- Adonis (Greek Mythology)
- Attis (Greek Mythology)
- Zagreus (Greek Mythology)
- Vishnu (Hindu Mythology)
- Shiva (Hindu Mythology)
- Krishna (Hindu Mythology)
- Izanami no Mikoto (Japanese Mythology)
- Dumuzid/Tammuz (Mesopotamian Mythology)
- Baby New Year (Western Folklore)
- Horned God (Wiccan Mythology)
Video Games[]
- Marie (Shinza Banshou series)