- 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
- 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
- Skanda Karttikeya – Mythopedia
Karttikeya is the son of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, and his wife Parvati (though some versions of his myth assign him different parents) As the god of war, he is best known for leading the army of the gods in battle and defeating the demon Taraka
- 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
- Hindu Mythology – Mythopedia
Collection Hindu Gods 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 challenge the gods themselves
- 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
- Frigg – Mythopedia
Frigg was the Norse goddess of motherhood and fertility, and possibly the namesake of Friday Wife of Odin, she was the undisputed queen of the gods and best known for her fierce dedication to her children
- Rama – Mythopedia
Rama, a popular avatar of Vishnu, was born on earth to restore dharma, the righteous order of the universe The epic poem the Ramayana tells of Rama’s banishment from his father’s kingdom and his war with the demon king Ravana, who abducted Rama’s wife
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