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  • I don't understand you.
    The deity Ops tends for the original poster?
    I thought that you were a student of Ancient Mythology.
    I do not believe that you bothered to read the article which I referenced.
    Here, I will copy and paste it for you.
    PLEASE READ IT AND LEARN SOMETHING!!!

    Ops

    In ancient Roman religion, Ops or Opis, (Latin: "Plenty") was a fertility deity and earth-goddess of Sabine origin.

    Mythology

    Husband of Ops was Saturn, the bountiful monarch of the Golden Age. Just as Saturn was identified with the Greek deity Cronus, Ops was identified with Rhea, Cronus' wife and sister. In her statues and coins, Opis is figured sitting down, as Chthonian deities normally are, and generally holds a scepter or a corn spike as her main attributes. The Chthonian deities are the manifestations of the Great Goddess, such as Gaia or Ge.

    In Latin writings of the time, the singular nominative (Ops) is not used; only the form Opis is attested by classical authors. According to Festus (203:19), "Ops is said to be the wife of Saturn. By her they designated the earth, because the earth distributes all goods to the human genus" (Opis dicta est coniux Saturni per quam uolerunt terram significare, quia omnes opes humano generi terra tribuit). The Latin word ops means "riches, goods, abundance, gifts, munificence, plenty". The word is also related to opus, which means "work", particularly in the sense of "working the earth, ploughing, sowing". This activity was deemed sacred, and was often attended by religious rituals intended to obtain the good will of chthonic deities such as Ops and Consus. Ops is also related to the Sanskrit word ápnas ("goods, property").

    According to Roman tradition, the cult of Opis was instituted by Titus Tatius, one of the Sabine kings of Rome. Opis soon became the patroness of riches, abundance, and prosperity. Opis had a famous temple in the Capitolium. Originally, a festival took place in Opis' honor on August 10. Additionally, on December 19 (some say December 9), the Opalia was celebrated. On August 25, the Opiconsivia was held. Opiconsivia was another name used for Opis, indicating when the earth was sown. These festivals also included activities that were called Consualia, in honor of Consus, her consort.

    Opis, when syncretized with Greek mythology, was not only the wife of Saturn, she was his sister and the daughter of Caelus. Her children were Jupiter, Neptune, Pluto, Juno, Ceres, and Vesta.[citation needed] Opis also acquired queenly status and was reputed to be an eminent goddess. By public decree temples, priests, and sacrifices were accorded her.

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    • Perhaps suckonthis9 worships the Troll god?

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      • OUT OF ORDER!!!!

        Please see Rule #10 & Rule #8.

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        • Rule #8: If this is your first night at Fight Club, you have to fight.

          There wasn't a 10th rule.

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          • Ignorance of the Rules is not an excuse.
            I already posted them twice today!
            Go find them!

            Should you wish to continue playing games, they will hold you in contempt.

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            • You a funny guy, mister, talkin bout rules this rules that. Remind me of a crazy guy, mister. Like you one of those people holdin signs in the middle of the city yelling out some shit and people all like "stay away from that guy, son, he aint right!"

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    • In internet jargon, the acronym OP is used as substitute for the words "original poster" or "original post", depending on the context in which it is used.

      But you already knew that. You just insist on being difficult.

      By the way, I do not prefer any deity. I am my own little god. (The word 'god' is uncapitalized for a reason.) I worship no one, not even myself. I live to serve those I love, which includes myself and a multitude of others.

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