Archetype:Divine Fool

The archetype for the characters that possess or have traits of a divine fool. Archetype of Transcendent Physiology. Variation of Trickster Deity. Opposite of Wisdom Deity.

Also Called[]

• Almighty Idiot
• The Divine Comedian
• Divine Mocker
• The Foolish One
• God/Goddess of Foolishness, Fools, Ignorance, Mockery, Jokers, Comedy, Satire, and Stupidity (for titled deities only)

Properties[]

As an archetype, a divine fool is a deity (god/goddess), angel/demon/higher spirit who represents or is associated with Foolishness, Fools, Mockery, Ridicule, Jokers, Comedy, Comedians, Satire, Stupidity, Forgetfulness, Ignorance and Incompetence. They are generally worshiped by jesters, fools, comedians, idiots, and those who seek to ridicule and mock someone or something.

They are worshiped to be comforted or to vent their frustrations. The entities may even be considered a fool by both their worshipers as well as their fellow deities. Divine fools were rare in mythology and weren't as important to the civilizations that worshiped them as other divine entities were.

Associated Powers[]

• Comedy Embodiment
  • Humor Manipulation
  • Laughter Empowerment
  • Laughter Inducement
• Divinity
  • Deity Soul
  • Divine Aura
  • Divine Force Manipulation
  • New/Old/Patron Deity
• Foolishness Embodiment
  • Annoyance Manipulation
  • Fun Lord
  • Humor Mastery
  • Humor Manipulation
  • Silliness Inducement
  • Social Repulsion
  • Stupidity Compensation
  • Stupidity Inducement
• Mockery Physiology
• Oblivion Embodiment (Ignorance)
• Worship Empowerment

Associations/Relationships[]

• Transcendent Physiology
  • Knowledge Deity
  • Madness Deity
  • Transcendent Clown
  • Truth Deity
  • Wisdom Deity

Limitations[]

• Deity Consumption
• Divine Power Absorption
• Divine Power Immunity
• Divine Power Negation
• Divine Slayer

Known Users[]

Also See: Almighty Idiot

Anime/Manga[]

• Emperor Ganishka (Berserk); after his transformation

Comics[]

• Larfleeze (DC Comics: Green Lantern)
• The One-Below-All (Marvel Comics: Immortal Hulk)

Folklore/Mythology[]

• Ate (Greek Mythology)
• Koalemos (Greek Mythology)
• Momus (Greek Mythology)
• Thalia (Greek Mythology)
• The Demiurge (Gnosticism); varies
  • Samael
  • Yaldabaoth
• Mumashika (Japanese Mythology)
• Heyoka (Native American Mythology; Lakota and Dakota)
• The April Fool (Western Folklore)

Literature[]

• Satan's Army (The Divine Comedy)
• Anthony Fremont (It's a Good Life)
• Klein Moretti/Mr. Fool (Lord of the Mysteries)
• Choronzon/Azathoth (Lovecraft Mythos)
• Titular Entity (Star Maker)

Tabletop/Video Games[]

• Banghtu (Dungeons & Dragons)

Gallery[]

Comics[]

The One-Below-All (Marvel Comics: Immortal Hulk)

Folklore/Mythology[]

Yaldabaoth, the Demiurge (Gnosticism)