Favor is granted by the gods and is used to train <link="topic:myth units">myth units</link> and research mythological improvements. You can only ever have a maximum of 100 Favor at any one time, except for Zeus who can have 200.

All cultures get Favor in a different way.

Atlanteans get Favor for holding <link="proto:Settlement Level 1">Town Centers</link>.

Greeks pray at a <link="proto:Temple">Temple</link>.

Egyptians build <link="proto:Monument">Monuments</link> to the gods.

Norse get Favor for fighting in combat, but the <link="proto:Hero Norse">Hersir</link> gains Favor the fastest. Hersirs gain some Favor just for existing.