u/Prospectorgoodspring

I’m not new to the Elder Scrolls lore by any means, but I it’s the religious aspect which is so interesting to me, yet also so confusing.

My question regards the characterisation of the eight (or nine) divines, alongside other interpretations and pantheons.

Is there a reason the majority of pantheons have very similar gods? Is there proof of a “time god being”, which is adapted into Akatosh, Auri-El, Alduin etc.

Obviously, Daedric princes are a lot more active and personable, often appearing as visable humanoid and sentient creatures, so the debate for these is lesser. But the divines aren’t present.

How was Man and Mer made aware of these eight-ish divine characters, or is it all speculation?

Or am i going deaf?