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 ...
Skanda Karttikeya - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Birth by Agni and Svaha in the Mahabharata. According to the version told in the great Hindu epic the Mahabharata, Skanda-Karttikeya is the son of Agni, the fire god, while Shiva and Parvati play no role whatsoever in his birth. The story begins long ago, when the terrible demon Taraka was oppressing the gods and overwhelming them in battle.
Benzaiten - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Benzaiten is a form of the older Hindu goddess Sarasvati, with the name “Benzaiten” being a Chinese interpretation of Sarasvati’s name in the Golden Light Sutra. Many of Benzaiten’s characteristics—the relationship to dragons and serpents, the compassionate and sensual nature, and the love of music—come directly from this Indian ...