Writing deities

 

Hermes: a Greek god of writing, poetry and literature. 

The Muses: nine Greek goddesses who inspired poets and artists. Among them, Calliope is often considered the Muse of epic poetry and eloquence, making her the most directly related to literature

Apollo: Greek and Roman god of poetry

Seshat: in ancient Egyptian religion, the goddess of writing and measurement and the ruler of books

Nabu: Babylonian patron god of scribes, literacy, and wisdom. He was also the inventor of writing

Wenchang Wang: Chinese God of Culture and Literature

Bragi: skaldic god of poetry in Norse mythology

Itzamna: Maya creator god, associated with knowledge, wisdom, writing and culture, patron god of learning and books

Nisaba: Sumerian goddess of writing, learning, and the harvest

Brigit/Brigid/Bridgit: Celtic goddess of Inspiration, Poetry, Healing, Smithcraft and Martial Arts

Ganesha: Hindu god of wisdom, intellect, art; lord of beginnings & success; patron god of writers

Manjushri: Buddhist deity; bodhisattva of writing, poetry, and knowledge

Saraswati: Hindu, inventor of Sanskrit; goddess of creativity, wisdom, speech, learning, arts; patron deity of writers, poets, students, artists, musicians

Tenjin: Japanese god of writing, poetry, scholarship; taught humans how to write

Shiva: hindu god of destruction and creation. Highly revered for his creative and artistic qualities. Associated with poetry and literature

Thoth: ancient Egyptian god of wisdom, writing, and magic

Odin: Norse god of wisdom and poetry, considered one of the most creative and artistic gods in mythology

Deities of creativity

Hephaestus: The God of Design & Creativity

Cerridwen: considered the mother of awen (poetic inspiration). Regarded as the Celtic goddess of rebirth, transformation, and inspiration.

Saraswati: Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, and wisdom

Lugh: Celtic god of arts, crafts, and warfare, is considered to be one of the most creative and artistic gods in mythology.