bi-theism - God & Goddess
monotheism - one god
polytheism - many gods
pantheism - all is god
immanence - existing within / inherent
transcendence - above & independent of the material world
    masks of god
    masks of eternity
    behind the mask
    mask as final barrier
        the image of god as the final barrier to sacred power
    god as manifestation of energy / as vehicle
coming into being - becoming whole
archetypes [see Archetypes]
    expressions of the structure of the brain / psyche
    form determined by culture
avatar - incarnation of deity / archetype
monster - powers too vast for normal forms to contain
sublime - inspiring awe / impressive
awe - a mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, & wonder
deva / daemon - small god
devil / demon / div - evil supernatural entity
reciprocity / exchange
interactions with deity:
    1) ask / petition / prayer
    2) purify / atonement / confession / sacrament
    3) give / offering / sacrifice
    4) honor / celebration
    5) inquire / divination
 
Hogfather - Terry Pratchett  
Reaper Man - ibid  
Small Gods - ibid  
The Power of Myth: The Masks of Eternity - Joseph Campbell