Ganesha - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · 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
Nov 29, 2022 · 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
Nov 29, 2022 · 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
Dec 7, 2022 · 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.
Apollo – Mythopedia
Apr 11, 2023 · 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).
Roman Gods - Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · The Roman Gods had great influence in every sphere of society. From entreating divine inspiration at the highest levels of government to performing rituals honoring tutelary deities who assisted with the practical needs of everyday life, …
Zeus - Mythopedia
Sep 20, 2023 · 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 …
Krishna - Mythopedia
May 19, 2023 · 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
Nov 29, 2022 · 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 …
Horus – Mythopedia
Nov 29, 2022 · The deity’s oldest manifestation, Horus the Falcon was also known as Horus the Sky God, Horus the Lord of the Sky, Horus of Two Horizons, Horakhty, Ra-Horakhty, and Hor-em-akhet (Horus in the Horizon, or Harmachis to the Greeks). Horus the Elder. Found only in Greek sources, Horus the Elder was the son of Nut and Geb.