Quick Guide to House Deities and Spirits from Around the World
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As you know, I love everything to do with a happy and cozy home. Spirituality is a big part of my home life. I love the lore and inspirations that come with house deities. I think folklore and myths of the past are so important and meaningful to understanding who we are. Our homes are a sacred space, and our ancestors understood this.
This list ranges from divine gods and goddesses to household helpers like hobgoblins and brownies. It is exciting and helpful if you are a house witch and want to invoke a more profound sense of home and spirit. House spirits and deities are meant to be honored, and some even require offerings, so always be mindful when working with these forces of nature.
Most house-centered spirits and deities I found were centered in Europe and Asia. It was tough to find anything from other continents.
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What is household diety?
A house diety is an entity that protects and looks after the home and members of the family that live there.
Deities like gods and goddesses represent the aspects of the hearth and home, where spirits of the house may look after and help if you keep them happy.
House Deities
Here is my list of deities from all over the globe! Europe and Asia have the highest number of household spirits/deities.

Europe
Goddesses/Gods:
Brighid – Ireland – Thought to be a triple goddess of smithing, healing, & poetry. She is associated with the hearth fire or sacred fire of the home. Later worshipped as a saint. Serpents and wells are some of her symbols.
Frigga – Germanic – goddess of marriage, motherhood, prophecy, & clairvoyance. She is associated with domestic affairs. Spinning wheels & mistletoe are a few of her symbols.
Hestia – Greece – Virgin goddess of the hearth and protector of the home and daily domestic affairs. The symbol of a burning flame represented her.
Vesta – Rome – Goddess of hearth, home, and family. She is the Roman equivalent of Hestia. She is also represented as a burning flame.
Gabjia – Lithuanian – Goddess of fire and protector of the home and family. She takes the form of a cat, a stork, and sometimes a woman in red. Her offerings were often water, beer, and salt.
Asia
Goddesses/Gods:
Imoinu – Meitei(India) – Goddess of the household, hearth, family, prosperity, peace, wealth, and kitchen. She is known for her sense of humor and is usually called great-grandmother. She is generally offered rice.
Kamui Fuchi – Japanese – Goddess of the hearth, and her symbol is the flame. As she cannot move, she has other spirit attendants and does justice in domestic affairs. Her fire must never die.
Leimarel Sidabi – Meitei(India) – Mother goddess of earth, nature, and household. The highest in the pantheon.
Ông Táo – Vietnamese – He is a kitchen god and emissary between their family and the gods of heaven.
Sanamahi – Meitei(India) – God of mankind and the supreme household god.
Yumjao Leima – Meitei(India) – The queen mother goddess of house, household, royalty, rule, and power. She is said to wear white and bless kings.
Zao Jun – Chinese – the “Stove God” that goes by many names and protects the house and family.

Europe
House Spirits:
Domovoi – Slavic – Usually looks like a little old man with a grey beard and protects the home, especially children and animals. They are tied directly to the family. A portion of the family meal is left for him to keep him happy, or else he can cause an ill fortune.
Kobold – Germanic – Mostly invisible but can manifest as fire, a candle, or an animal; they are usually 2 to 4 feet tall. They help with chores and maintain food and good fortune. If mistreated, they will cause misfortune to the family.
Jack o’ the Bowl – Swiss – A helpful household spirit who would help with chores for the offering of a bowl of cream each night.
Kikimora – Slavic – A household spirit that lives behind the stove. She had the face of a chicken or dog but could take on other forms like that of a beautiful woman. Her behavior was utterly dependent on the owner’s behavior, be it good or bad.
Brownie – Scottish – The most helpful of household spirits, usually looks like a tiny brown human with strange characteristics. It is essential never to acknowledge or thank them aloud, or they will take offense. You must only leave out milk, bread, or cake.
Boggart – English – They can be kind or mischievous. The good boggarts with domestic tasks, while mischievous ones will play tricks. They are generally invisible.
Hob – English – Also known as hobgoblin, they are usually attached to a house or piece of land. Unlike others who do general housework, the hob only does a specific task. Like the Brownie, they must not be thanked or acknowledged, or ill fortune will follow.
Tomte – Scandinavian– A male spirit a few inches to a few feet tall attached to the land. He brings fortune, steals from neighbors to keep the family fed, and wears a red pointed hat. He loves porridge with butter at Christmas.
Nisse – Danish – A speedy house spirit who will steal from neighbors for the family, loves marriage with butter, and loves an orderly and quiet home.
Lares – Ancient Rome – Gaurdian spirits of homes and specific places in nature. Their statues were often put on the table for blessings during meals and family events. They were offered wheat, honey, or wine to keep them happy.
Haltija – Finnish – is described as an elf, gnome, or spirit that protects a home or person. They can take care of the house or watch over a specific person. As always, they need to be respected.
Lutin – French – They are like brownies and hobs but can also be a horse saddle or white cat. They can be kind or evil and hate salt.
Asia
Household Spirits:
Anito – Filipino – Ancestor or nature spirits. People carved little statues that blessed them in different ways.
Gashin – Korean – A branch of deities that protects certain rooms and objects in the house.
Menshen – Chinese – Divine guardians of doors and gates. They protect from evil entering and invite in positive energy.
Zashiki-Warashi – Japanese – spirits that live in parlors or storage areas. They play pranks, and if you see one, you will be blessed with good fortune.
Others
Goddess/Gods:
Bes/Beset – Ancient Egyptian – A dwarf god who protected the house and its members and drove away bad luck.
Chantico– Aztec – Reigned over the fire of the family hearth. She was punished and turned into a dog by another god for eating during a religious ceremony.
I Gudli Saibia – Romani – A kind of female guardian angel.

Conclusion
Household spirits seem essential to European and Asian beliefs, past and present. Home is truly where the heart is; as we can see, spirituality is a central part of every home. Humans want to feel protected and safe in our homes; that is what these different goddesses and spirits represent.
The hearth holds a collective memory of warmth and comfort in our hearts. The home is the center of family, love, and responsibility, which gave birth to these gods and creatures passed down through the centuries.
Stay cozy and know Your House Deities!