Best Manhwa about gods

Important takeaways

• Manhwa adapts classic myths to modern settings, such as high school and office settings.
• Tournaments are a popular theme in action manhwa, offering many fights for viewers.
• Progression fantasy manhwa, like “Leveling Up With Gods”, offers fun action-packed stories.

The stories of the divine have been a part of human imagination for eons, with various legends, mythologies and even religions becoming part of different cultures. These stories have not died out as time has progressed, they have just adapted to the modern world and its many ways of expression.

Manhwa is a very powerful medium that takes the art of manga and translates it into a stylish online experience that is better for modern consumers. The tales of gods have always been a subject of great interest, so it's no surprise that there are plenty of retellings and adaptations of classic mythology in the manhwa medium, and even some new stories that take advantage of divine patronage.

1 Athena complex

Greek gods in high school

• Genre: Romance, Comedy, Slice of Life
• Release date: November 18, 2016
• Where to read:Webtoons

Athena complex is a fresh look at classical Greek mythology. It takes the same story that's been told dozens of times in modern media, takes some artistic liberties, and changes the setting to a high school, with all the attendant drama you'd expect.

Despite the ridiculous premise, or maybe because of it, the manhwa is quite a refreshing read. It mainly presents itself as a slice-of-life/romance series, although it has a few fights here and there that keep it interesting even for the shonen-leaning fans.

2 High school god

Tournament Arc: The Comic

• Genre: Action, Fantasy
• Release date: July 1, 2014
• Where to read:Webtoons

Tournaments are an essential part of shonen manhwa, and they are also the defining feature of any action-focused manga or anime. The best part of these types of media experiences are the fights, and that's exactly what a tournament promises to deliver to the viewer.

High school god is a manhwa that is a large-scale tournament arc that never seems to end. Fight after fight comes to the viewer with enough context to remain interesting. The show's art style isn't particularly special, but it's good enough for the premise to shine through.

3 66,666 years: The emergence of the Dark Belly

Divine vengeance with political maneuvering

• Genre: Fantasy, revenge, political
• Release date: October 6, 2021
• Where to read:Webtoons

A typical power fantasy series with a focus on revenge, 66,666 years: Rise of the Dark Mage is about the protagonist going as far as he can, all to carry out his vendetta against the gods who banished him thousands of years ago.

The series has some really gorgeous artwork, and the plot matches the quality of the art. It has the typical power progression tropes but has a lot of political intrigue and power dynamics between different nations as well.

4 Office gods

Office politics with the Greeks

• Genre: Romance, Fantasy
• Release date: April 8, 2022
• Where to read:Tapas series

Greek mythology has sparked the imagination of many minds in the past, but there aren't many Greek mythology-inspired stories set within a capitalist enterprise. Office gods brings the gods to the underworld in the form of office workers and pairs them with a lowly human who gets caught up in their semblance.

The story of Office gods is romance-driven, with the setting providing comedy for the viewers. The main character's interactions with these all-powerful mythical beings is what makes this story such an interesting read.

5 Level up with gods

Easy to read Progression Fantasy

• Genre: Fantasy, tower climbing
• Release date: 11 January 2022
• Where to read:Tapas series

Level up with gods is the type of manhwa that is easy to digest. It's a very fun to read progression fantasy with regression, tower climbing and a leveling system. In other words, it's a classy slop sure to please action lovers the world over.

The plot of the comic is quite interesting, and the art style is fantastic. Viewers don't have to pay too much attention while reading the comics, but the great writing will keep them engrossed in the story anyway.

6 Lore Olympus

Hades and Persephone: Retold

• Genre: Romance, Drama, Fantasy
• Release date: March 4, 2018
• Where to read:Webtoons

The most read series on Webtoons, Lore Olympus is an exploration of Greek mythology from the perspective of Persephone, a normally ignored character. The story focuses on the romance between Hades and Persephone, and incorporates enough elements from traditional mythology that the story doesn't feel alien, but keeps it different enough that it doesn't feel like a rehash.

The unique setting, the absolutely breathtaking visuals, the vibrant art style, and the exhilarating (in a good way) story will have the viewer devouring the entire series in a handful of sittings. There is plenty of content for even veteran readers to enjoy, and the quality of the content is incredible.

7 Nebula Civilization

PvP City Building Simulator

• Genre: Fantasy, Kingdom Building
• Release date: 31 July 2024
• Where to read:Webtoons

Empire building is not a new genre by any means, but it is not as well explored as the other sub-genres of progression fantasy. Nebula Civilization has a fairly typical storyline and doesn't do anything inspiring, but everything it tries to do, it accomplishes with perfection.

The world building of the story is fantastic, the art style is inspired and the progression aspect is as good as it could be. It can be difficult to depict progress without falling into an endless cycle of ever-increasing power levels, but the kingdom-building genre is perfect, as there are multiple paths to progression, giving the writer plenty of leeway.