I'm working on a goddess character for my fantasy novel. I know writers can do what they want in the world of their stories, but I'm trying to thread with caution. My plan is making the character flawed like a human. I don't really know if there is any standard in respect to this. Should Godlike characters be truly Gods, know everything including the minds of other characters? I can well make this happen in my book. Knowing about some Greek and Roman mythologies is all that is needed creating the character to have weaknesses, anyway. I fear the omega qualities of a God will be a little over the top.
What do you think?
Thanks for your much needed comments as they are useful in crafting this character of mine.
Happy writing!
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Hey Christian,
thanks for your question.
Your story sounds really interesting. Hope to read it some time!
With regard to your question: I think there is no standard in crafting a character/person properly. What's important is that you create genuine characters with flaws, habits, own world views and treats. A goddess can know everything including the minds of others, but she doesn't necessarily need to. For example, she could have been born as a goddess who only can read the minds of female persons. Or she can't read the minds at all.
Try a few instances and pick what sounds best to you!
Good luck with it!
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I would write whatever makes sense to your story. Greek Gods were flawed. They were jealous and angry and spiteful. A God may be all-knowing and powerful and maybe still have some weakness. I think flaws and weaknesses create interest and allow your story to flow in unexpected directions. Perfection can be boring.
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Thanks a bunch, @Savas. Of course, would absolutely love you to read it!
"A goddess can know everything including the minds of others, but she doesn't necessarily need to."
Just exactly!
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Almost all characters have a weakness and a nemesis. Superman has green kryptonite and Lex Luther among others. For every god that can read minds, there's a mind that protects itself and is thus a nemesis.
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@Hazel. Yeah, Greek gods were flawed. "Perfection can be boring." People constantly search for characters they can relate to, whether in weakness or strength.
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How about a God with a healthy bout of paranoia, suffering angst on decisions.
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Hercules and Achilles are two from Western Mythology. :)
http://pantheon.org/
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Thanks, @David. My god could have those flaws. :))
Vanar Jaddou. Great comments! Very helpful.
I think a God could struggle with paranoia. Insecurity can come in a whole lot of ways, like the need to be worshiped by humanity to sustain relevance. Its enough to get a God paranoid, right?
Please, I would like you to throw more light on "I don't like God's transforming."
Thanks!
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Read a few good comic books or graphic novels. These people are flawed and have god-like powers. The similarities between some modern heros and those in mythology are quite stunning at times.