神 (shén): พระเจ้า

In Chinese mythology, Pangu created the world; after his death, his body turned into mountains and rivers, and he was revered by later generations as the god of creation.

The ancient Greeks believed that each god on Mount Olympus governed different forces of nature or human affairs.

In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong wreaks havoc in heaven; the gods all come forth, yet no one can easily subdue him.

Christians believe that God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, so that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

When ancient people faced natural phenomena they could not explain, they often believed it was the will of God, so they held sacrifices and prayed for peace.