FAQ

For a complete list of the Gods and Demons wiki rules click here. Here we will only make an initial statement and clear some doubts.

### "Is the wiki about mythology?"

Short answer: no. Long answer: While the wiki is clearly based on mythologies, legends and folklore, it is not limited to that, with content from other types of fiction, including - but not limited to - original characters. Although our wiki contains information from mythologies and legends, it does not focus on that and has information and ideas that are not present in many myths and religions, and even adding information.

Another difference between our wiki and a wiki specifically about myths is that we mix the gods in a single universe, being a wiki that works with polytheism or henotheism. For example, here in this universe there is God, commonly known as Yesh, who is the equivalent to the Abrahamic God. However, there is also Khaos, the primeval god of the void in Greek and Roman mythology, who in this universe is **older** than God. Both entities coexist and are equal in power, with God's omnipotence being in relation to his universe, and his position of "older than all" is only originated from human belief, as there are in the lore of Gods and Demons up to 6 beings that predate God, or more.

In summary: we do not intend to create a wiki to give information about myths, but to create a great story with the gods and mystical beings of humanity. As written in our self-insertion profile: we are a bunch of internet fanfic writers. Nothing more. Nothing less. The rest is just detail.

### "Is Gods and Demons from some fictional universe?"

A recurring question that we receive frequently. Gods and Demons is an original fictional universe of this wiki, created by the bureaucrats Nayerb and VAVADevil32, with several quotes, texts and the like having been written by other administrators or members of the wiki.

### "Where can I read your fanfic?"

Another frequently asked question. The story of the Gods and Demons wiki is contained on its articles, its lore and characters can be read on their pages. The story is written and decided with time between administrators' conversations.

### "This is real?"

No. Nothing here is real. Everything is fiction, everything here is fantasy, an invention of the authors of Gods and Demons wiki. This may be obvious to some people, but because our wiki collectively deals with various religions and real-world concepts like evolution, some might think our wiki is a serious wiki that tries to unite all religions, myths and science together. But no, everything here is invented by the wiki's admins, based on real-world things. Like the SCP Foundation Wiki and the Backrooms Wiki, we work with "make-believe" to get into the atmosphere of the story, but nothing here is real. Not even the character Yesh, who is just a fictional character based on the Abrahamic mythologies of the real life.

On this wiki, it's been implied that we (the authors) exist within the GaDverse, either as normal humans in Realis Mundi who don't know the stuff they're writing is real or as gods of the gods among gods, however neither of these options are correct. They're just cool little story details, similar to how Marvel has Earth-1218 and the One Above All or how DC has Earth-Prime and Grant Morrison.

### "Can I add [insert fictional franchise/character]"

So long as they aren't copyrighted, they can be added. That being said, don't make your only additions to the site be someone else's characters, we've been trying to move past being a crossover fan fiction for a while now.

### "Erm.... sources?"

We have none because we need none, we're fiction, not an encyclopedia. If you use us as a source or for reliable information, that's your own fault. The Marvel franchise never needed any sources when they talk about Norse mythology, the Shrek franchise never needed any sources on fairy tales, and we never needed any sources for our fiction.

### "Can I use [insert concept original to the GaD wiki] in my own story?"

As for making stories on our wiki: kind of. You're not allowed to do anything major with the original characters and species (ie: no new Arcuthas, no changing Carl Black, no new Zaskabans) without the creators permission. Minor stuff like making them a side character in your original characters story should be fine though you should ask before you do so.

As for making stories off our wiki, of course! Since our wiki is classified under Creative Commons Attribution by Share Alike license (though it isn't specified which kind), so long as you credit the original author of the article, then yes you can use it. With some concepts you don't even need to credit, as they're mythological concepts that are basically public domain. However some things with the mythological figures we use are original to this wiki, and if it's original enough to this wiki then you should credit who wrote it.

For if the concept is original enough for it to need crediting, the tier list is listed below:

1. Characters, items, locations, and general concepts that were written by someone as original to the wiki do require credit. Asa is a character completely original to the Gods and Demons wiki and if you were to use him you'd need to credit the original writer, Nayerb.
2. Alterations in mythological stories are more specific. Something that is very simple could probably be used without credit, Arohasear being a former name for Aamon or the War in Heaven happening in 4000s BC probably don't need crediting, as those are very minor concepts that one could arrive to on their own. However using our entire version of the War in Heaven or using the Screech Owl character without any alterations should warrant a credit as they have enough original content to be considered somewhat original.
3. Mythological, folkloric, or religious concepts that don't have any alterations from the original versions on the Gods and Demons wiki shouldn't require a credit, since those are just concepts from mythology/folklore/religion.

The images are a different story however, you should always check the licensing of images as not all the images we use can be used by others. Most of the images can be used on this site due to it being a non profit artistic endeavor, however depending on what you wish to use the image for there may be certain restrictions that won't allow you to legally use it. Again, always check the license.

### "Where does this text come from?"

Anything that isn't within the "Copied text" template originates from this site, the Gods and Demons wiki. No matter what an alternate version of this wiki may say, it originates here. The copied text itself comes from a variety of sources; most prominently The Demonic Paradise, Wikipedia, the Lovecraft wiki, and various other mythology or religion based wikis.