- Ganesha – Mythopedia
Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is one of the most popular gods of the Hindu pantheon and is worshipped as the remover of obstacles Although he does not appear in the Mahabharata, this mischievous and clever god serves as the poem’s scribe and breaks off his own tusk to use as a pen
- Parvati – Mythopedia
Parvati is the daughter of the Himalayan Mountains and the wife of Shiva, set apart from other Indian goddesses due to her extreme asceticism As an embodiment of shakti (feminine power), she stands as an immensely powerful goddess, demon slayer, and creative force Parvati often appears in the guise of Durga or Kali
- Skanda Karttikeya – Mythopedia
Overview Karttikeya—son of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, and his wife Parvati —plays an important role in the Hindu pantheon as the leader of the gods’ army While not as well known as his brother, the elephant-headed god Ganesha, Karttikeya is popular throughout South Asia, especially in the Tamil-speaking south, where he is known as Murugan Karttikeya’s various origin stories
- Shiva – Mythopedia
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
- Brahma – Mythopedia
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
- Encyclopedia of Mythology – Mythopedia
Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more
- Chinese Gods – 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
- Hindu Gods – Mythopedia
The decline of the earlier Vedic gods in the Hindu Puranas coincides with the rise of the popular gods of today: Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesha, and Devi (or Shakti), the supreme goddess Though the Vedic gods are still depicted as mighty and worthy of respect, they have been overshadowed by newer gods
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