Bel Mithra (God)
Bel Mithra Auroch'n (a.k.a. Bull of Heaven, the World Bull, Enkidu, Mithra, Belos, Belus, Bos Turokh, and others.)
Mithra is from the race called Auroch'n. Bel isn't actually the name of the god, it is a title, meaning 'Lord, Master, Commander or Overlord' rather than a given name, applied to various gods in areas that the Atlanteans once controlled. The main God, has Bel in front of his name, while his underling/younger gods have it placed behind their names. The feminine form is Belit 'Lady, Mistress'. In the language of some areas, the title changed to Belos, Bos, Ba'al, or Belus.
In many legends, he was born as a bull from the Mother Goddess of Nature, Innana. Originally, he seems to have been a god of thunderstorms. Later he came to be thought of as the god of order and destiny. He has been portrayed with a Minotaur-like form, with a bullhead or at times a full-bodied bull, because of this he had an affinity for bovines of all types and his first children were the large Aurochs and many other bovines descended from them. His look depends on the form he appears in, his various forms are listed below:
- Man with horns and wings
- Man with bull horns, sometimes with a sun disc between them
- Minotaur: a combination of a man and bull
- Man with a bullhead
- Man with horns
- Bull with wings and beard
- Bull with plate horned armor
- Man with blond or brown hair
- Bull with beard and sun disc
- He can also be seen in various combinations of those listed above.
In his younger years, he was often found dancing, leaping, and wrestling with bovine herds, and his children were thought to have been descended from a cow he had a fondness for. He is often seen riding his firstborn auroch son, a few of his offspring even inherited his wings. Some of his worshipers witnessed his exuberance with his chosen companions and so was born the sport of bull-leaping and -dancing.
His favorite weapon is a war ax, war mace, or war hammer.
Divine Domains
Thunderstorms, justice, honor, order, destiny, protection, blacksmithing, craftsmen, and athletics.
Holy Books & Codes
The Joy of Life. Hard work and common sense.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
His symbol is a cross between a Taurus and Apis symbol; a stylized bull face with horns and a sun disk. Alternatively, an anvil and hammer can be used.
Tenets of Faith
- Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
- Virtue, good conduct, morality.
- Zest for life.
- Seize the day.
- Honor.
- Hard work.
- Humor.
- Common sense.
Holidays
Midsummer.
Divine Goals & Aspirations
To reach Nirvana and help others do the same.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
He is a well-muscled man, is very athletic and is often seen dancing, running and jumping in the fields and steppes with his aurochs.
Body Features
He is tall and muscular, with a narrow waist and broad shoulders; he often appears with wings, a beard, and various bull-like features.
Facial Features
Broad cheeks, aquiline nose, strong chin, and deep-set eyes.
Identifying Characteristics
Silver-blue eyes, horns, wings or wing-like tattoos on his shoulders, a sun symbol above his heart.
Physical quirks
Fast and very athletic.
Special abilities
God-like powers of the Auroch'n.
Apparel & Accessories
Mithra rarely wears more than a vest and loincloth, although on holy days he might be seen in a toga-like robe.
Mental characteristics
Employment
He likes to dabble in blacksmithing and carpentry, liking to work with his hands. He often makes magic items, although rarely weapons.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Fathering the race of Aurochs.
Morality & Philosophy
He is a simple man, with a sense of honor, justice, and common sense. He believes in the right of all to live, the circle of life, and reincarnation.
Taboos
Killing family, including his children the Aurochs.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Zest for life, protection of his family and followers.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
He cannot lie.
Likes & Dislikes
Lying and killing.
Virtues & Personality perks
Honor, hard work, common sense, justice, and Humor.
Vices & Personality flaws
Mithras is often frivolous, flighty and is rarely serious.
Hygiene
He is not a fan of bathing, a quick swim or a rainfall is all he'll tolerate, unless his mother forces the issue for holy days.
Social
Contacts & Relations
The Astralus, centaur, sky gnomes.
Family Ties
Innana, his mother and the rest of the Auroch'n.
Religious Views
His views are similar to the teachings of Buddha.
- To seek to reach a state of nirvana. For Mithras, this is through exercise.
- The path to Enlightenment is through the practice and development of morality, meditation, and wisdom. The eightfold path of right views, right resolve, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.
The Three Universal Truths
- Nothing is lost in the universe
- Everything Changes
- The Law of Cause and Effect
The Three Trainings or Practices
- Virtue, good conduct, morality. This is based on two fundamental principles: The principle of equality: that all living entities are equal. The principle of reciprocity: This is the "Golden Rule" in Christianity - to do unto others as you would wish them to do unto you.
- Concentration, meditation, mental development. Developing one's mind is the path to wisdom which, in turn, leads to personal freedom. Mental development also strengthens and controls our mind; this helps us maintain good conduct.
- Discernment, insight, wisdom, enlightenment. This is the real heart of Buddhism. Wisdom will emerge if your mind is pure and calm.
The Four Noble Truths
- Suffering exists: Life is suffering. Suffering is real and almost universal. Suffering has many causes: loss, sickness, pain, failure, and the impermanence of pleasure.
- There is a cause of suffering. Suffering is due to attachment. It is the desire to have and control things. It can take many forms: craving sensual pleasures; the desire for fame; the desire to avoid unpleasant sensations, like fear, anger or jealousy.
- There is an end to suffering. Attachment can be overcome. Suffering ceases with the final liberation of Nirvana. The mind experiences complete freedom, liberation, and non-attachment. It lets go of any desire or craving.
- In order to end suffering, you must follow the Eightfold Path.
The Five Precepts
- Do not kill. This is sometimes translated as "not harming" or an absence of violence.
- Do not steal. This is generally interpreted as including the avoidance of fraud and economic exploitation.
- Do not lie. This is sometimes interpreted as including name-calling, gossip, etc.
- Do not misuse sex. Adultery is forbidden, along with any sexual harassment or exploitation, including that within marriage.
- Do not consume alcohol or other drugs. The main concern here is that intoxicants cloud the mind. Some have included as a drug other methods of divorcing ourselves from reality.
Social Aptitude
He has charisma and confidence but is also humble in his mannerisms.
Mannerisms
He treats everyone as an equal and everyone as a friend until they prove him wrong.
Hobbies & Pets
He has a shapechanging companion, that was gifted to him by his mother. It is similar to a Kodragon and records his exploits both good and bad to give reports to her. He loves to work with his hands, so he practices blacksmithing and carpentry.
Speech
He has a deep baritone voice with almost no accent. He compliments friends on their accomplishments, rarely swears or insults others.
Wealth & Financial state
Mithras has the ability to search out and call any mineral that appeals to him for his blacksmithing work. He has no need of wealth because he can create whatever he wants. He believes that his family is wealthy enough.
Alignment
Neutral Good
Current Location
Species
Church/Cult
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Bel, Belos, Bos, Ba'al or Belus.
Age
Unknown
Date of Birth
1st of Koyak, 20 CR
Circumstances of Birth
He was born under the Full Moon of Cyril.
Birthplace
Mt Karakoram
Children
Current Residence
Commonly between the Kirgiz Steppes and the High Marches, usually near the Altai mountain range.
Gender
Male.
Eyes
Silver-blue
Hair
Reddish-brown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Bronze-tanned
Height
Variable, commonly appears as 8-12 ft tall.
Weight
240 lbs, depending on height
Quotes & Catchphrases
Seize the Day!
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
Ruled Locations
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