Simple question why is it almost always expressed as Gods and Goddesses rather than Goddesses and Gods?  Any thoughts?

I don't recall it being always expressed as Gods and Goddesses. Actually I don't recall seeing that at all unless it is a non-capitalized version referring to the concept of male and female deities in general. The term gods is usually first in keeping with the traditional pattern of putting the masculine first or using the generic he rather than she. Also gods being shorter, it is perhaps more natural to write that first before the longer goddesses.

What sources are you referring to?

I far more often see God/desses used when a reference is made to named deities of both genders.

More specifically being Dianic, I tend to see either The Goddess as either an all inclusive term for the Feminine Divine or referring to a specific female deity who just isn't named. Or Goddesses in plural.

Outside of Dianic company, I tend to use The Gods as a generic all inclusive non-genderized term that encompasses all definitions of the Divine.

C.H.

Hello,

There may be an intended judgment you may be pointing out that God is better than The Goddess. This world has shown that it favors one over the other in the reflection of how women are treated poorly in this world.

Healing will bring balance to both aspects. One cannot gain by repressing another part of themselves.

Loving...Will.

Spirit and Will wrote:

Hello,

There may be an intended judgment you may be pointing out that God is better than The Goddess. This world has shown that it favors one over the other in the reflection of how women are treated poorly in this world.

Healing will bring balance to both aspects. One cannot gain by repressing another part of themselves.

Loving...Will.

Um, what?  Say again?   :confused:

DAH54 wrote:

Simple question why is it almost always expressed as Gods and Goddesses rather than Goddesses and Gods?  Any thoughts?

I just find it rolls off the tongue easier.