Help identifying a Deity?

[Pippa]

Hello all,
So for the past month and a bit Ringtail Possums have been flocking to me, in the rain, in the heat, during the day and night; after asking around I found that this was possibly a sign of a Deity taking interest in me. After much googling (and reading through terribly scanned documents) I discerned that there is only one Deity associated with possums, apparently the Mayan God Mam, however according to different sources this is either one God and a God of evil, or the name for one of three possible Gods.

I was wondering if anyone here had any knowledge of this or could point me in the right research direction? I know nothing of Mayan Gods as my faith has mainly centred around cultures I descend from.

Blessed be,
)O(

[savveir]

Hello all,
So for the past month and a bit Ringtail Possums have been flocking to me, in the rain, in the heat, during the day and night; after asking around I found that this was possibly a sign of a Deity taking interest in me. After much googling (and reading through terribly scanned documents) I discerned that there is only one Deity associated with possums, apparently the Mayan God Mam, however according to different sources this is either one God and a God of evil, or the name for one of three possible Gods.

I was wondering if anyone here had any knowledge of this or could point me in the right research direction? I know nothing of Mayan Gods as my faith has mainly centred around cultures I descend from.

Blessed be,
)O(

How are they flocking to you? Could just be that they're nesting somewhere near by. Possums live pretty well around humans since we do things like plant fruit trees, leave food around etc.

I am at a bit of a loss as to why you're associating ringtail possums with a Mayan God, given that they are a very distinctly Australian animal(not at all like opossums, which are not found in Aus) . Whilst there may be Indigenous lore about native possums, I wouldn't know how to navigate that in terms of cultural appropriation. I would suggest thinking about what aspects of the possums are sticking out to you, and looking for a deity from there. It makes sense for a deity to use what animals are around if you get my drift.

I hope that helps

[Pippa]

How are they flocking to you? Could just be that they're nesting somewhere near by. Possums live pretty well around humans since we do things like plant fruit trees, leave food around etc.

I am at a bit of a loss as to why you're associating ringtail possums with a Mayan God, given that they are a very distinctly Australian animal(not at all like opossums, which are not found in Aus) . Whilst there may be Indigenous lore about native possums, I wouldn't know how to navigate that in terms of cultural appropriation. I would suggest thinking about what aspects of the possums are sticking out to you, and looking for a deity from there. It makes sense for a deity to use what animals are around if you get my drift.

I hope that helps

 
They've been coming up to me during the day time it's been really unusual behaviour, and yes I'm realising that probably was rather stupid of me. Thanks for your help

[savveir]

They've been coming up to me during the day time it's been really unusual behaviour, and yes I'm realising that probably was rather stupid of me. Thanks for your help

 
I'm not saying you're stupid Pippa, only suggesting ruling out the mundane first. I agree that is unusual behaviour for possums, I'd be a little concerned about it, rule out thinks like predators, local building that may have them spooked and injury. If nothing else it's worth thinking about for their well being. Aside from that, they can well be a sign of something, I didn't intend to imply that they weren't.
Also just because it's an Australian native animal, doesn't mean it isn't pointing towards a deity of another culture, even those of your background. By the same token, could be a spirit instead.

[Pippa]

I'm not saying you're stupid Pippa, only suggesting ruling out the mundane first. I agree that is unusual behaviour for possums, I'd be a little concerned about it, rule out thinks like predators, local building that may have them spooked and injury. If nothing else it's worth thinking about for their well being. Aside from that, they can well be a sign of something, I didn't intend to imply that they weren't.
Also just because it's an Australian native animal, doesn't mean it isn't pointing towards a deity of another culture, even those of your background. By the same token, could be a spirit instead.

Thank you no I wasn't saying you were I was just feeling stupid over it haha. I'm not sure where to even start with figuring out how it could be related to another deity or a spirit though >< usually with spirits I feel them near though.

[savveir]

Thank you no I wasn't saying you were I was just feeling stupid over it haha. I'm not sure where to even start with figuring out how it could be related to another deity or a spirit though >< usually with spirits I feel them near though.

 
Is there a pantheon you already work with or are drawn to? If nothing else it's somewhere to start.

[Pippa]

Is there a pantheon you already work with or are drawn to? If nothing else it's somewhere to start.

Yes, the Norse panetheon.

[savveir]

Yes, the Norse panetheon.

 
Well, it might be worth meditating on the qualities of the animal and seeing where it might fit in? I can't offer more help than that, I know very little on the Norse Pantheon.

[Valentine]

Hello all,
So for the past month and a bit Ringtail Possums have been flocking to me, in the rain, in the heat, during the day and night; after asking around I found that this was possibly a sign of a Deity taking interest in me. After much googling (and reading through terribly scanned documents) I discerned that there is only one Deity associated with possums, apparently the Mayan God Mam, however according to different sources this is either one God and a God of evil, or the name for one of three possible Gods.

I was wondering if anyone here had any knowledge of this or could point me in the right research direction? I know nothing of Mayan Gods as my faith has mainly centred around cultures I descend from.

Blessed be,
)O(

 
You're sure there aren't any closer to home?  There's only one species of opossum anywhere BUT Australia and surrounds--I have to imagine there are numerous powers associated with them where you are, where there are more and more kinds of them.

[Fausta]

Well, it might be worth meditating on the qualities of the animal and seeing where it might fit in?

 
I'd go with that, too. Kind of "what animal not found in this area could a ringtail possum be standing in for?" -thought process.

[Pippa]

Well, it might be worth meditating on the qualities of the animal and seeing where it might fit in? I can't offer more help than that, I know very little on the Norse Pantheon.

 
Thanks, I think that's a good starting place at least