Hindu Gods - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Hinduism presents a startling number of gods, goddesses, demons, nagas (snakes), and heavenly beings, most with multiple names and epithets. A popular phrase holds that there are over thirty-three million gods in Hinduism. Although this is an exaggeration, it does underscore the reality that Indian religions in general, and Hinduism in ...
Hindu Mythology - Mythopedia
Deities of the Hindu pantheon throughout the millennia Hinduism is a major world religion, with one of the longest-surviving pantheons in history. Within its rich mythology, elephant-headed gods clash with powerful demons and titans, preserver gods send out their avatars to restore the righteous order of the universe, and powerful sages ...
Chinese Gods - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Accessed on 24 Sep. 2024. (2022, November 29). . Mythopedia. The pantheon of Chinese gods and goddesses is extensive, spanning thousands of years as well as different ethnic groups and changing geographical boundaries. Some of the most enduring deities are Pangu, the Jade Emperor, Guanyin, Sun Wukong, and the Eight Immortals.
Mythopedia – Encyclopedia of Mythology
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Norse Gods – Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Accessed on 24 Sep. 2024. (2022, November 29). . Mythopedia. The Norse gods and goddesses are the array of deities honored by ancient Nordic worshipers. They primarily came from two different tribes, the Aesir and the Vanir, but were united in their efforts to fight the jötnar, a tribe of giants dwelling in another realm of the world tree ...
Celtic Gods - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Accessed on 24 Sep. 2024. (2022, November 29). . Mythopedia. The Celtic gods and goddesses are a vast group of deities who were worshipped by the ancient Celtic tribes. Their names and attributes varied between languages and locations, with some deities worshipped by all tribes while others were specific to a particular region or people.
Brahma - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · The four-faced god Brahma is widely represented throughout Hindu and Buddhist mythology. When not serving as the creator god, he usually acts as an advisor to his fellow deities. Many of his appearances in myth involve him playing the role of a generous lord who gives out gifts, boons, and blessings to those who practice enough austerities and ...
Daikokuten – Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Daikokuten’s origins lie in two Indian deities: primarily in the Hindu Mahakala, and secondarily in the Buddhist interpretation of the Hindu god Shiva called Avalokitesvara. In some theories, Mahakala is also a form of Shiva, which would place Daikokuten’s origins primarily in …
Ganesha - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Ganesha, the son of the powerful gods Shiva and Parvati, is one of the most popular gods in modern Hinduism and is widely worshipped throughout South and Southeast Asia. Even people in predominantly Buddhist countries, such as Thailand, devoutly worship the god. As the remover of obstacles, worshippers call on him every day for matters great ...
Egyptian Mythology – Mythopedia
Horus. Home. Egyptian Mythology. Egyptian mythology focuses on the fundamental order of the universe, explaining the patterns of the natural world through divine actions. Of particular importance are the creation myths, the constant struggle against disorder, and the cycles of …