Deities in Humiliation: A question

**invert_nexus** · 12-03-07, 03:36 AM

A simple question.
Are there gods in other religions besides Christianity that have subjected themselves to humiliation and degradation?

I know there are, but can't think of any examples off-hand.

I'm more than sure that some Hindu gods have played the buffoon. And I'm reasonably certain that native American totem animals have also played similar roles.
But, I would like some concrete stories.

Give.

**lightgigantic** · 12-03-07, 03:43 AM

Originally Posted by invert_nexus

A simple question.
Are there gods in other religions besides Christianity that have subjected themselves to humiliation and degradation?

I know there are, but can't think of any examples off-hand.

I'm more than sure that some Hindu gods have played the buffoon. And I'm reasonably certain that native American totem animals have also played similar roles.
But, I would like some concrete stories.

Give.

subject themselves to humiliation and degradation?
You mean like accepted some great suffering or something?

**invert_nexus** · 12-03-07, 03:45 AM

Basically, yeah.
Take Jesus, for instance.
His whole being paraded around and crucified was pretty humiliating, yes?
He suffered as a human.
Very humiliating for an omnipotent being.

**lightgigantic** · 12-03-07, 03:51 AM

Does it have to be a willing submission to a degrading situation or can it be forced by superior powers or situation?

**invert_nexus** · 12-03-07, 03:56 AM

Either/or.

Christianity being monotheistic necessarily forces a voluntary humiliation. Polytheistic religions could take place either voluntarily or involuntarily.

No limits.
If you think it fits, throw it in.

**gendanken** · 12-03-07, 03:58 AM

Does it have to be a willing submission to a degrading situation or can it be forced by superior powers or situation?

Doesn't matter.

I've been racking my brains and cannot find a one other than Jesus.

Come on, there simply must be one.

**invert_nexus** · 12-03-07, 04:00 AM

Here's something that occurs to me.
The Lokasenna.
Loki throwing down some pretty damned good insults on various Norse deities.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/poe/poe10.htm

**invert_nexus** · 12-03-07, 04:06 AM

Zeus gets egg on his face several times as well. Especially while chasing women.

I would post some stories, but I really need to get some sleep... about three hours before the alarm goes off.

Thanks, Gendanken...