Working With Dieties

Working with Deities: Building Sacred Relationships

Deities have been a part of human spiritual practice for thousands of years. Across cultures and traditions, they have been understood as divine beings, archetypal forces, ancestors elevated through myth, embodiments of natural powers, or intelligences that exist beyond ordinary human experience. How a person understands a deity often depends on their spiritual worldview and tradition.

In this class, we will explore what deities are, how different cultures have related to them, and the many ways modern practitioners can develop meaningful spiritual relationships with divine beings.

Topics include:

• What is a deity?

• Gods, goddesses, spirits, ancestors, and how they differ