Ganesha - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · For his bravery and service, he was named “Ganesha,” or lord of the Ganas. Calling card case decorated with Ganesha bearing a lotus, bowl of modaks, an axe, and a goad. Mouse vehicle visible underneath. British Museum, London, ca. 1880. Trustees of the British Museum Public Domain Birth by Parvati and Beheading by Shani
Parvati - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Hence, o lord, you will celebrate marriage in accordance with the rules for the fulfilment of the task of the gods. The customary procedures of the marriage shall certainly be followed. Let Himavat know that an auspicious penance has been performed well by his daughter. At first, Parvati’s parents were unsure whether to agree to their marriage.
Brahma - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · The four-headed god Brahma is the creator god of the Hindu trimurti (“trinity”), alongside Shiva the destroyer and Vishnu the preserver. Known for giving blessings to those who impress him with their asceticism, Brahma’s favors often lead to nearly invulnerable enemies that the gods struggle to defeat.
Hades – Mythopedia
2022年12月7日 · Hades was a fearsome Greek god and ruler of the Underworld. So dreaded by the Greeks that they didn’t dare speak his name, his most famous act was abducting Persephone, goddess of springtime.
Shiva - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · Shiva, the destroyer, is the supreme god in Shaivite sects of Hinduism and spends his time meditating in the Himalayas. Often seen smearing himself with ashes and visiting cremation grounds, he is a god of lust and masculinity. His followers worship him through lingas, or phallic symbols.
Apollo – Mythopedia
2023年4月11日 · Etymology. As with most Greek deities, the etymology of the name “Apollo” has mysterious origins. It does not appear in the Linear B tablets, the earliest surviving texts of Greek civilization, written in a syllabic script during the Greek Bronze Age (ca. 1600–1100 BCE).
Krishna - Mythopedia
2023年5月19日 · Krishna, avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu, is both trickster and lover. As a youthful playboy, his antics included seducing village girls and stealing their clothes. As an adult, he slew innumerable demons, manipulated events throughout the Mahabharata, and composed the Bhagavad Gita for the hero Arjuna.
Chinese Gods - Mythopedia
2022年11月29日 · 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.
Zeus - Mythopedia
2023年9月20日 · Overview. Zeus was the supreme god of the Greeks, a mighty deity who meted out justice from atop Mount Olympus. Hailed as the father of both mortals and immortals, Zeus was the god of the sky and weather, but was also connected with …
World Names - Mythopedia
From lovingly detailed corners of Middle-earth from Lord of the Rings to the immersive and interactive reaches of Azeroth from World of Warcraft, fantasy worlds are at their best when they feel like living, breathing places inhabited by real, relatable characters. World naming conventions