Gods of writing

Gods of writing preside over writing, letters, the alphabet, words, literature, books, poetry, poets, writers, and scribes.

Greek Mythology

 * Apollo: the Greek and Roman god of poetry.
 * Athena: a minor Greek goddess of poetry.
 * Hermes: a minor Greek god of writing, poetry and literature.
 * The Muses: nine Greek goddesses who inspired poets and artists.
 * Calliope: the Greek goddess of eloquence and epic poetry.
 * Erato: the Greek goddess of erotic poetry.
 * Euterpe: the Greek goddess of lyric poetry.
 * Thalia: the Greek goddess of bucolic poetry.
 * Urania: the Greek goddess of astronomical writings.

Roman Mythology

 * Apollo: the Greek and Roman god of poetry.
 * Mercury: a Roman god who is sometimes associated with poetry and eloquence.
 * Minerva: a Roman goddess who is sometimes associated with poetry.