The Germanic pagan pantheon that Temple of Wotan is giving to you for reference is not to be taken as a dogmatic literal translation of the will of Wotan but, a guide to help you piece together the forces that bind nature which we accept as our Gods.

The spellings, pronunciations and names of our Holy Powers may be interpreted differently by individual Wotanists but, we as Wotanists do call the driving force behind creation Wotan. The God Wotan is the God of Nature and his commands are made manifest by the Laws of Nature. The other Gods are the manifest forces within the universe that while invisible make their presence known to us by sometimes obvious and sometimes through more subtle ways which we interpret to the folk through our sacred myth and lore. The number of gods given to you number 28. 4 sets of 7 representing the 4 elements earth, air, fire and water. 2 sets of 14. 1 set the astral level and 1 set the earthly level coinciding with the two sets of sacred 14 words and their meanings which complement each other. These sets also equal 28 as to invoke the gestation cycle which is 280 days and that represents the natural goal of all species which is racial preservation. The Gods and a brief description of them are as follows:

GODS OF OUR BLOOD

1 Wotan - God of wind, wisdom and fury. Other names Allfather ( father of all creation ), Valfather (Father of the slain ), Woden, Odin, etc. Wotan has more names than any other being.

2 Thor - Storm God. God of courage and might. Defender of earth and friend of mankind. Other names Thunor, Peruns, Perkunas.

3 Baldur - God of enlightenment and purity. Most beloved of the Gods. God of the rising sun.

4 Tyr - God of the clear sky, war, wise council and self sacrifice. Other names Tiw, Tiwaz.

5 Frey - God of male fertility, virility, and leadership. Other names Freyr, Ing.

6 Ullr - God of Winter. God of the hunt and battle might. Also named Vulder.

7 Braggi - God of poetry and inspiration.

8 Heimdall - God of culture and vigilance. Watchman of the Gods. Foe of Loki. Also named Rig.

9 Modi - God of physical strength. Only God who can lift Thor's Hammer.

10 Magni - God of bravery and aggression.

11 Vidar - Silent God . The wood God. The silent brooding avenger of Wotan. Other names Vidar the silent.

12 Forseti - God of justice. Peacemaker.

13 Vali - God of vengeance.

14 We reserve # 14 for The Prophet because without his power and guidance our pantheon would cease to exist. He is our # 1 ancestral spirit and we call on him for patience and determination the same way our ancient folk called on the spirits of the best and noblest of their kindred and race.

15 Frigga - Goddess of motherly love and quiet wisdom. Wotan's wife.

16 Sif -Goddess of the harvest and grain. Thor's wife.

17 Nanna - Goddess of wifely devotion, blossoms and flowers. Wife of Baldur.

18 Freyja - Goddess of female fertility and sexuality. Goddess of war.

19 Idunna - Goddess of youth and vitality. Wife of Braggi.

20 Thudr - Goddess of strength. A Valkyrie and daughter of Thor. Other names Thrud, Trudy.

21 Eira - Goddess of healing, herbs and medicine. Her name means mercy. Also named Aer.

22 Ran - Sea Goddess. Wife of God Aeger.

23 Skadhi - Goddess of vengeance, skiing, skating and family love . Other names Skade.

24 Nerthus - Sea and island Goddess.

25 Sagga - Goddess of folk memory and lore.

26 Skuld - Youngest of the Norns. Goddess of youthful desire and hope. A Valkyrie and daughter of Wotan.

27 Var - Goddess and guardian of vows made between 2 parties.

28 Gefjon - Goddess of labor and virginity.