Deities of Exercise?

[SnowCat]

This is my current off-the-wall question. Are there any deities specific to exercise? I'm working on controlling my arthritis and fibromyalgia with various types of exercise. I don't know if there's anyone specific who might play a part.

Snow

[Anne Boleyn]

I know Aries, Hermes, and Athena. Beyond those three and their Roman counterparts... No clue.

I do a lot of running, so I'm constantly focusing on Pheidippides.

I love the inspirational picture for marathon runners:

"Run like Pheidippides, finish like somebody else."

LoL!

Edit: I'd imagine Zeus and Hercules would work too.

[Anne Boleyn]

Stupid me... I forgot Nike and Atalanta and Artemis.

Atalanta might be right up your alley.

[SnowCat]

Thank you. I'll check them out. I was just drawing a complete blank.

Snow

[TheLuckyBlackCat]

Good Luck

[Echo_of_shadows]

http://www.mythome.org/sportgods.html
I'm not sure if "Sport Deities" are helpful, but perhaps the gods of strength and physical prowess might be of interest to you.

[AnaisStar]

I would also suggest looking at healing deities.

Apollo for instance was very active and also working with healing energies.

[Seraphin]

http://www.mythome.org/sportgods.html
I'm not sure if "Sport Deities" are helpful, but perhaps the gods of strength and physical prowess might be of interest to you.

This is very helpful! Thank you for posting this link, Echo!