Parvati – Mythopedia Parvati often appears in the guise of Durga or Kali 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
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 Shiva and Parvati accompanied them as well Agni, Kutila, Shiva, and Parvati were each convinced that they were the rightful parents of the child The wise Parvati suggested that the child should decide: he would be the son of whomever he went to for protection Everyone agreed to this, but Karttikeya would not leave anyone out
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 New gods such as Shiva rose to prominence, and old gods such as Indra declined or fell into the proverbial gutter of the pantheon Often, older gods were recast as or identified with these newer figures: the new Shiva, for example, was identified with the older Rudra, and Parvati was linked with the late Vedic goddess Uma
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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