New Gods: The Ancestral Mosaic

by Digital Altar

About This Project

New Gods: The Ancestral Mosaic is a vivid tribute and exploration into the artist’s identity — using ai tools to create & curate the merging of elements from personally relevant cultural mythologies in order to conceive a modern-day pantheon. Each piece is a deeply personal homage to the harmonious blending of ancestral traditions and the ever-evolving, complicated story of interconnected cultures across generations.

Serenity Guardian

Serenity Guardian

The Serenity Guardian was born at the confluence of two powerful rivers, where the moon cast its gentle glow on the water. They wield the power to bring harmony to the forces of nature and the human world, drawing energy from the moon to create equilibrium. People honor them by lighting red candles on turquoise-laden altars, invoking their presence to calm turbulent emotions and conflicts.

  • Attributes: Tranquil, Wise, Mystical
  • Their Day: Full Moon Night
  • Herb: Mugwort
  • Stone: Moonstone
  • Element: Water
  • Source: Rivers
Prism Watcher

Prism Watcher

The Prism Watcher emerged from a volcanic eruption, their seven deep blue eyes absorbing the colors of the rainbow. They possess the power to instill creativity, inspiration, and unity among people. Their radiant presence calls forth the beauty of diversity and interconnectedness. Devotees celebrate the Prism Watcher by raising rainbow banners and lighting red candles, inviting inspiration and unity into their lives.

  • Attributes: Creative, Visionary, Unifying
  • Their Day: Summer Solstice
  • Herb: Ginger
  • Stone: Opal
  • Element: Fire
  • Source: Volcanoes
Shadow Seer

Shadow Seer

The Shadow Seer was born from the depths of a midnight eclipse, a blue skull with fiery orange highlights and gleaming gold eyes and teeth. They hold the power to illuminate the unknown, guiding individuals through darkness and uncertainty. The Shadow Seer's followers honor them with orange candles encircling their altar, invoking the wisdom to navigate life's mysteries.

  • Attributes: Enlightening, Intuitive, Fearless
  • Their Day: Lunar Eclipse
  • Herb: Rosemary
  • Stone: Obsidian
  • Element: Air
  • Source: Shadows and Darkness
Luminescent Sovereign

Luminescent Sovereign

The Luminescent Sovereign emerged from the heart of a supernova, adorned with yellow gold and an ornate red necklace. With an elaborate headdress and a warm smile, they bring light, joy, and abundance to the world. Surrounded by white candles, the Luminescent Sovereign's altar is a beacon of hope, gratitude, and celebration. Their devotees gather under shimmering lights to honor and invoke their radiant presence.

  • Attributes: Joyful, Abundant, Inspiring
  • Their Day: Winter Solstice
  • Herb: Clove
  • Stone: Citrine
  • Element: Fire
  • Source: Supernovas and Starlight
Celestial Trickster

Celestial Trickster

The Celestial Trickster descended from the vibrant dance of the aurora borealis, their visage reminiscent of a playful monkey adorned with white and blue hues, gold eyes and teeth, and a red mark on their forehead. They embody the spirit of curiosity, adaptability, and transformation. The Celestial Trickster's followers honor them with candles and rainbow banners, inviting the energy of change and the courage to explore new horizons.

  • Attributes: Playful, Transformative, Adventurous
  • Their Day: April 1st
  • Herb: Oregano
  • Stone: Lapis Lazuli
  • Element: Air
  • Source: Aurora Borealis
Engraved Sentinel

Engraved Sentinel

The Engraved Sentinel was forged from the molten core of a celestial body, a small gold skull intricately engraved with ancient wisdom. He has the power to protect and guide those who seek knowledge and truth. His presence is amplified by the watchful gaze of a larger ethereal head, which looms in the background. Surrounded by white candles, the Engraved Sentinel's altar is a place for seekers to contemplate the mysteries of the universe.

  • Attributes: Wise, Protective, Enigmatic
  • Their Day: Autumn Equinox
  • Herb: Thyme
  • Stone: Pyrite
  • Element: Earth
  • Source: Celestial Bodies and Cosmic Energy
Flora Radiance

Flora Radiance

Flora Radiance blossomed from the heart of a serene garden, her blue face adorned with a headdress of marigolds and sunflowers. She holds the power to nurture life and inspire growth, bringing vitality to all living things. Her devotees honor her with tiny candles lit under the pale blue moonlight, invoking her loving presence to guide them on their journey of personal development.

  • Attributes: Nurturing, Life-giving, Uplifting
  • Their Day: Spring Equinox
  • Herb: Sunflower
  • Stone: Amber
  • Element: Earth
  • Source: Gardens and Flowering Plants
Agave Neighbor

Agave Neighbor

The Agave Neighbor sprouted from the soil of a vibrant agave field, his blue and white smiling head reminiscent of the agave plants from which he was born. He embodies the spirit of celebration, connection, and camaraderie. His followers gather around altars adorned with small orange candles, seeking his guidance in cultivating joy and fostering strong bonds within their communities.

  • Attributes: Joyous, Social, Spirited
  • Their Day: July 30th
  • Herb: Wormwood
  • Stone: Agate
  • Element: Earth
  • Source: Agave Fields
Neon Oracle

Neon Oracle

The Neon Oracle emerged from the depths of a bioluminescent ocean, her solemn face traced with neon blue outlines that accentuate her eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouth. She holds the power to reveal hidden truths and guide individuals toward self-discovery. Her presence is amplified by a larger, enigmatic statue with hues of blue and pink, which watches over the altar. Devotees light candles on both sides of the Neon Oracle, seeking clarity and wisdom in their personal quests.

  • Attributes: Insightful, Mysterious, Revealing
  • Their Day: May 22nd
  • Herb: Cilantro
  • Stone: Fluorite
  • Element: Water
  • Source: Bioluminescent Oceans
Ascending Sage

Ascending Sage

The Ascending Sage materialized in the midst of a prismatic rain shower, their tall, thin head crowned with thick hair and a distinct point. As the colors of the rainbow enveloped them, they gained the power to impart wisdom and emotional balance to those who seek their guidance. The Ascending Sage's followers revere their ability to offer insight and harmony in the face of life's challenges. With a vibrant rainbow serving as their backdrop, the Ascending Sage's altar is a beacon of hope and understanding for all who approach.

  • Attributes: Enlightened, Harmonious, Colorful
  • Their Day: May 17th
  • Herb: Sage
  • Stone: Rainbow Quartz
  • Element: Water
  • Source: Rain
Marigold Seer

Marigold Seer

The Marigold Seer emerged from a serene moonlit night, her small round white skull adorned with blue facepaint and marigold paint around the eyes. She possesses the power to connect the living with the spirit world, offering guidance and comfort to those who seek her wisdom. A watchful guardian observes from a distance as her followers light red candles, invoking her presence to bridge the gap between worlds.

  • Attributes: Spiritual, Compassionate, Mystical
  • Their Day: November 2nd
  • Herb: Marigold
  • Stone: Amber
  • Element: Earth
  • Source: Ancestral Spirits
Electric Sentinel

Electric Sentinel

The Electric Sentinel is a deity of the digital age, an electronic entity shining with blue light. His solemn expression peers out from an illuminated box, embodying the power of knowledge, communication, and interconnectedness in an ever-evolving world. Followers gather around the Electric Sentinel, surrounded by lights that represent their connection to people across the globe.

  • Attributes: Knowledgeable, Connected, Adaptive
  • Their Day: Every Sunday
  • Herb: Eucalyptus
  • Stone: Sodalite
  • Element: Air
  • Source: Electricity
Golden Swirl

Golden Swirl

The Golden Swirl was born from the fusion of fire and gold, a small golden head intricately carved with swirling patterns. A single lit candle juts proudly from the top of their head, symbolizing the eternal flame of knowledge and creativity. Their followers gather in the warm, flickering light of the candle, seeking inspiration and wisdom.

  • Attributes: Creative, Enlightening, Illuminating
  • Their Day: August 21st
  • Herb: Calendula
  • Stone: Goldstone
  • Element: Fire
  • Source: Candlelight
Techno Guardian

Techno Guardian

The Techno Guardian materialized from the fusion of advanced technology and ancient wisdom, his blue and white robotic visage outlined in bright yellow. Standing sentinel before a mysterious altar, he represents the power of innovation and the preservation of sacred knowledge. Followers honor the Techno Guardian by lighting pillar candles, seeking guidance in bridging the past, present, and future.

  • Attributes: Innovative, Protective, Wise
  • Their Day: September 8th
  • Herb: St John’s Wort
  • Stone: Blue Apatite
  • Element: Air
  • Source: Futuristic Technology
Radiant Harmony

Radiant Harmony

Radiant Harmony was born in a moment of profound tranquility, sitting cross-legged with a serene smile, intricate nose adornment, and captivating gold eyes. She has the power to bring peace, balance, and inner calm to all who seek her guidance. Her followers honor her by surrounding her with red candles, inviting her soothing presence into their lives.

  • Attributes: Calming, Balancing, Soothing
  • Their Day: Autumn Equinox
  • Herb: Lavender
  • Stone: Sunstone
  • Element: Air
  • Source: Sunsets
Chromatic Visionary

Chromatic Visionary

The Chromatic Visionary emerged from the cosmic union of light and shadow, their bluish-black and gold head displaying deep facial features. A rainbow background and an altar with more candles lit amplify their presence, symbolizing their power to inspire and guide people toward self-expression and authenticity. Followers honor the Chromatic Visionary with red candles, seeking empowerment and the courage to embrace their true selves.

  • Attributes: Inspiring, Expressive, Authentic
  • Their Day: June 28th
  • Herb: Peppermint
  • Stone: Labradorite
  • Element: Air
  • Source: Rainbows
Electric Seer

Electric Seer

The Electric Seer is an enigmatic being, their electric head featuring bright blue teeth, purple and red eyes, and blue adornments on their forehead. A cylindrical shape juts out of the top of their head, signifying the power of intuition and foresight. Surrounded by candles, the Electric Seer's altar is a place for seekers to gain insights into their destiny.

  • Attributes: Intuitive, Perceptive, Clairvoyant
  • Their Day: October 30th
  • Herb: Yarrow
  • Stone: Amethyst
  • Element: Air
  • Source: Thunderstorms
Geometric Oracle

Geometric Oracle

The Geometric Oracle materialized from the wisdom of ancient civilizations, a small red being sitting cross-legged with a mouth resembling a grill. They wear an ornate, multi-layered turquoise and jade necklace and a headdress featuring a gold triangle, symbolizing the power of sacred geometry and spiritual growth. Rows of candles surround the Geometric Oracle, inviting their followers to embrace the mysteries of the universe.

  • Attributes: Enlightened, Spiritual, Ancient
  • Their Day: August 9th
  • Herb: Borage
  • Stone: Malachite
  • Element: Earth
  • Source: Crystal Formations
Bone Sculptor

Bone Sculptor

The Bone Sculptor arose from the depths of the earth, seemingly carved from bone and wearing an elaborate headdress. With eyes and teeth jutting out, they sit atop an intricate plate of carvings, embodying the power of transformation, rebirth, and resilience. Surrounded by white candles, the Bone Sculptor's followers honor them by embracing the cycle of life and death, seeking strength in times of change.

  • Attributes: Transformative, Resilient, Unyielding
  • Their Day: November 1
  • Herb: Rue
  • Stone: Howlite
  • Element: Earth
  • Source: Fossilized Remains

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