Nezha – Mythopedia Nezha (哪吒) is a precocious young Chinese deity who watches over teenagers and professional drivers Enraged by his father’s actions after his reincarnation, his eventual reconciliation with his parents is a classic example of filial piety
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
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
Erlang Shen – Mythopedia Erlang Shen (二郎神) is the Chinese god of engineering with an all-seeing third eye in his forehead A great warrior, he fights with a double-edged spear strong enough to split mountains and slay dragons
Dragon King – Mythopedia Overview In Chinese mythology, Longwang (龍王) lords over the seas and is known as the “Dragon King ” He is a fearsome guardian deity who controls all dragons, sea creatures, the oceans, and the weather Although he has a temper, Longwang is seen as a symbol of good fortune and the mythological embodiment of the concept of yang He is most popular among Chinese coastal communities
Jade Emperor – Mythopedia The Jade Emperor (玉皇) is one of Chinese mythology’s most important and popular deities He is considered to be the ruler of heaven, one of the highest ranking gods, and the very first of the Chinese emperors
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Neptune – Mythopedia Neptune was the Roman god of all waters, bringer of winds and commander of storms As capricious as the seas he commanded, Neptune guided the Roman people’s ancestor Aeneas to freedom, but demanded a human sacrifice for his assistance
Khoisan Religion – Mythopedia The Khoisan religion is the traditional belief system of the Khoekhoe and San peoples of Southern Africa It features a wide range of deities and heroes as well as rituals such as trance dances
Nemesis – Mythopedia Nemesis, daughter of Nyx, was the divine personification of retribution Often imagined as a beautiful goddess wielding the scales and rod of justice, Nemesis was known widely as an avenger of hybris and injustice