The archetype for the characters that possess or have traits of an Virgin Goddess. Variation of Goddess. Opposite to Sex Deity.
Also Called[]
- Chasity/Maiden/Virgin Deity/Goddess
- Goddesses of Virginity, Chastity, Purity and Maidenhood
- The Divine Virgin
- The Holy Maiden
Properties[]
As an archetype, a virgin Deity is always a goddess/goddess-like being/entity/figure who represents or is associated with virginity and chastity, purity, virtue and maidenhood. Virgin Deities are fairly common in mythology and were important among ancient civilizations. Virgin Goddesses are naturally always female; males virgin Gods have yet to be discovered in known mythologies.
Associated Powers[]
- Chaste Power
- Chastity, Cleanliness, Good and Virtue Empowerment
- Chastity Embodiment (varies between deities)
- Divinity
- Deity Soul
- Divine/Chastity Aura
- New God/Old God-Patron God(unisex term)
- Purity Embodiment (varies between deities)
- Cleanliness Manipulation
- Divine Element Manipulation (varies between deities)
- Nature Manipulation
- Pure Heart
- Purification Manipulation
- Queen of Heavens (rare few)
- Sacrifice Embodiment (varies between deities)
- Virtue Embodiment (varies between Deities)
Associations/Relationships[]
Known/Example Characters[]
Also See: Virgin Deities.
Folklore/Mythology[]
- The Virgin Mary (Catholicism); known as the Theotokos.
- Fulla (Germanic Mythology)
- Artemis/Diana (Greco-Roman Mythology)
- Athena/Minerva (Greco-Roman Mythology)
- Hestia/Vesta (Greco-Roman Mythology)
- Astraea (Greek Mythology)
- Bahuchara Mata (Hindu Mythology)
- Saibini (Hindu Mythology)
- Kumari (Hindu-Buddhist Mythology)
- Medeina (LithuanianMythology)
- Triple Goddess (Maiden Aspect) (Neopaganism)
- Gefjon (Nordic Mythology)
- Bona Dea (Roman Mythology)
- Venus Verticordia (Roman Mythology)
- Amaterasu (Shinto Mythology)
- Devana (Slavic Mythology)
- The Zorya (Slavic Mythology)