Nov 29, 2022 · 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.

Nov 29, 2022 · 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.

Nov 29, 2022 · 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.

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.

Nov 29, 2022 · Egyptian gods and goddesses were incarnations of both natural phenomena, such as the sun, and social phenomena, like knowledge. Egypt itself was ruled by a pharaoh who claimed to be the gods’ representative on earth, and who acted as …

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Nov 29, 2022 · The Norse gods and goddesses are the array of deities honored by ancient Nordic worshipers. They primarily came from two different tribes, the Aesir and the Vanir, but were united in their efforts to fight the jötnar, a tribe of giants dwelling in another realm of …

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, …

Nov 29, 2022 · 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.

Dec 7, 2022 · Hades was, first and foremost, the god of death: it was he who ruled the Underworld, and indeed, his name was synonymous with the Underworld. But Hades was also a god of wealth and fertility since good things like crops and precious metals came to mortals from his underground realm. Hades was regarded as a dark, merciless god.