Although anatomically modern, these humans were not cognitively or behaviorally "modern" until around 50,000 years ago.
Although anatomically modern, these humans were not cognitively or behaviorally "modern" until around 50,000 years ago.
Zeus overthrows the titans and looks to create human civilization. Instead of the desired humans of today, Zeus is left with humans not suitable for a prosperous civilization. This culminates with the Gigantomachy and the banishment of the giants to the Norse Continent.
Son of the banished giants, Odin creates Asgard, Vanaheim, Midgard, Alfheim, Jotunheim, and Nidavellir.
The Jade Emperor travels through Central and east Asia vanquishing evil creatures. He creates Diyu and puts Yama in charge of overseeing the affairs.
The Sumerians recruit Ra to assist them in creating the first Sumerian society. The Sumerian underworld, Kur is created shortly after.
Early ancestors of Hindu deities can be seen throughout Asia approaching sentience.
The Aesir and Vanir finally come to a peace after thousands of years of fighting.
Inanna and the Jade Emperor ally to make advances toward reincarnation and more efficient underworlds.
Akhenaten attempts to introduce the monotheistic worship of Aten, instead of Egypt's traditional polytheism.
Demeter calls a second vote to restrict the Greek gods to Mount Olympus. This vote succeeds and the Greeks are banished from Earth barring extraordinary circumstances.
During King Solomon's reign of Israel, a magic ring called the Seal of Solomon—an invaluable artifact in summoning demons—is reportedly given to him. Holy Temple of Jerusalem is built under Solomon.
In response to opposition from Jerusalem, Babylon fells the Kingdom of Judah. The Jewish people are taken to Babylon as captives.
The Watchers are tempted by human sin, lusting after human women. They defect en masse to Earth.
The Neo-Babylonian Empire—the last of the historic Mesopotamian kingdoms—falls, giving way to the Achaemenid Empire. Jewish exiles are permitted to return to Israel.
With the signing of the Twin Worlds Humane Agreement, nearly all divine factions are brought into the Jade Empire and subject to its regulations.
Fallen Angels, lead by Lucifer, are defeated and create Hell. Lucifer and his Hell become an opposing force to the Jade Emperor in the Near East.
Having been unable to crush the Jewish spirit in the past, the Jade Emperor senses an opportunity to create a similar faith and convert their strength to it. This religion, which becomes Christianity, will serve the purpose of opposing Lucifer on Earth and creating a foothold in the Near East.
Jewish rebellions (66-71 CE and 132-36 CE) are squashed by the Romans and Jerusalem is rebuilt as a Roman colony leaving the Jewish people without a homeland.
The Roman Empire abandons Britain and Anglo-Saxon kingdoms are formed. The early form of English is a test run for a lingua franca for the deities and is the earliest form of what will become modern English.
The Prophet Muhammad is born, writes the Qur’an, and founds the religion of Islam.
The Empire becomes a loose alliance between the Abrahamic, Chinese, and Dharmic factions.
Upon being alerted to Christopher Columbus' arrival to South America, the Great Spirit leaves North America to investigate.
Native American deities are slowly erased from America due to invaders from the east. Most Indigenous divinities are killed but the Inuit and Iktomi survive by retreating to Adlivun fulltime.
Once the Incan Empire falls, the Incan deities and the Muiscan deities retreat to the Heavens.