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 The Birth of Ganesha Parvati is the mother of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god More details about her relationship with Ganesha can be found in his origin story and in Shiva’s mythology Parvati and Kali According to one story, Kali was born in the middle of a furious battle between demons and the goddess Parvati
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
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
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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