Bogów

Bogów is the genitive plural form of bog, the Polish word for god. In modern Polish, bogów typically appears in phrases indicating possession or association with deities, for example moc bogów (the power of the gods) or kult bogów (the cult of the gods). The nominative plural is bogowie.

In broader mythological and religious contexts, gods are supernatural beings with power over nature and human affairs. Most polytheistic traditions posit multiple deities who govern different domains, such as creation, weather, fertility, war, knowledge, and the underworld. Deities are often portrayed with human traits, relationships, and rivalries, and they may interact with people through myths, ritual, or oracles.

Across world cultures, gods serve for explaining natural phenomena, moral values, social order, and the origins of the world. Worship practices vary from temple cults and sacrifices to offerings, prayers, and festivals. Myths about gods are transmitted through literature, art, and oral tradition and are a major element of the cultural memory of societies.

In Polish literature and scholarship, bogowie is used for the gods of classical mythologies, while bogów serves grammatically in dependent clauses. The term is also used metaphorically to discuss power or authority attributed to a person or group, or in contemporary works exploring religion, myth, or fantasy.