The most common gods and goddesses in casino slots

Anyone familiar with the exciting world of online video slots knows that the games’ characters often have divine powers. Many times, they are taken from Greek, Egyptian or Norse mythology. Here’s a list of five of the most frequent appearing gods and goddesses in casino games.

  • Ra

The ancient Egyptian sun god Ra has appeared in more video slots than the actor Samuel L. Jackson has appeared in movies. Ra was the deity of the sun, and he became more and more important in the ancient Egyptian religion about 2500 BC. He wasn’t just in charge of the sun but was also considered to rule the sky, the earth, and the underworld.

Ra used to be portrayed with a human male body and a falcon head, and it was believed that he was the creator of all forms of life. Hearing this makes it difficult to understand how the Egyptians had more than one god, but they actually had a bunch. A few others are Anubis, Horus, and Osiris. A good 3000 years ago, in the era of the New Kingdom of Egypt, our divine friend Ra was merged with the god Amun. The two deities became one, transformed into Amun-Ra.

Some of the titles in the vast catalog of Ra games are the old-school slots Scrolls of Ra and Book of Ra Deluxe. More recent games are Might of Ra and Wings of Ra. 

  • Apollo

Apollo is found in Greek and Roman mythology. He was one of the 12 Olympian deities that the Greeks believed lived on Mount Olympus. Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon were some of the other members of the mountain crew. 

Just like Ra, Apollo was busy with a lot of responsibilities. He was the god of archery, music, dance, truth, healing, and diseases – to name some of all his positions. Apollo is the son of Leto and already mentioned Zeus, god of the sky and thunder. Zeus is often portrayed holding a thunderbolt in his hand, while Apollo is seen as the most beautiful god with athletic youth. You can get to know him better in Apollo Pays, where he has blue eyes and purple hair.

  • Thor

The thunder and storm god Thor is often depicted holding a giant hammer that he uses to produce thunder and lightning. In other words, he’s the Norse mythology’s equivalent of the Greek god Zeus. Thor’s hammer is actually so well-known that it has its own name: Mjölnir. The hammer-swinging god has also been portrayed in several movies. In Thor from 2011, starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman, Thor is thrown out from Asgard to live with the humans on Earth (Midgard).

You have the possibility to learn more about this thunder guy in Thor Infinity Reels, Valhalla Saga: Thunder of Thor, and Power of Thor. We have some great news if just one thunder god isn’t enough for you. The Norse one meets his Greek colleague in 2 Gods: Zeus vs. Thor.

  • Isis

The goddess Isis was so popular in ancient Egyptian religion that her worship spread to the Greco-Roman world. She is one of the main characters in the Osiris myth, resurrecting her dead brother and husband, the divine king Osiris. With Osiris, Isis had the son Horus, god of war and justice.

Isis, which has nothing to do with today’s extremist group Islamic State, helped the dead to enter the afterlife. She could also heal ordinary people by casting spells. Isis was often portrayed as a human woman wearing a small throne on her head. You can get to know this goddess by spinning the reels in Power of Gods Egypt, Mother of Horus, and Mysterious Egypt, where she’s both the wild and scatter symbol.    

  • Freya

Another goddess that we often meet in casino slots is Freya. She was the goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and sex in Scandinavian mythology. She was also considered to be associated with war, gold, and the ability to predict and influence the future. Her crew for sure sticks out, even among other gods. Freya wears a cloak of falcon feathers, rides a cart pulled by two cats, and is often accompanied by the boar Hildisvini.

Freya is the ruler of Folkvangr, where half of the people dying in battle end up. The other half of the dead people goes to Odin’s hall in Valhalla. Apart from doing her own godly business, Freya also helps other deities. In this digital age, she can be found in games such as Masters of Valhalla and Gates of Valhalla.

This is just a little pick of some of the divine characters appearing in casino slots. And the recommended games are just a few of a seemingly endless abundance of godly games. We can almost guarantee that you’ll find a title containing your favorite god or goddess, no matter which of the mythologies you prefer.