Hindu Gods - Mythopedia
网页2022年11月29日 — Hinduism presents a startling number of gods, goddesses, demons, nagas (snakes), and heavenly beings, most with multiple names and epithets. A popular phrase holds that there are over thirty-three million gods in Hinduism. Although this is an exaggeration, it does underscore the reality that Indian religions in general, and Hinduism …
Hindu Mythology - Mythopedia
网页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. View collection.
Brahma - Mythopedia
网页2022年11月29日 — The four-faced god Brahma is widely represented throughout Hindu and Buddhist mythology. When not serving as the creator god, he usually acts as an advisor to his fellow deities. Many of his appearances in myth involve him playing the role of a generous lord who gives out gifts, boons, and blessings to those who practice enough …
Ganesha - Mythopedia
网页2022年11月29日 — Ganesha, the son of the powerful gods Shiva and Parvati, is one of the most popular gods in modern Hinduism and is widely worshipped throughout South and Southeast Asia. Even people in predominantly Buddhist countries, such as Thailand, devoutly worship the god. As the remover of obstacles, worshippers call on him every …
Seven Lucky Gods - Mythopedia
网页2022年11月29日 — The Seven Lucky Gods are seven Japanese deities who bring luck, good fortune, and compassion to the denizens of Japan. Each god has a different domain, yet together they represent prosperity and luck, traveling across Japan throughout the year (if they can) and then meeting at the New Year, where they gather in a great feast or …
Bishamonten – Mythopedia
网页2022年11月29日 — Bishamonten is a warrior, an armored war god wielding a spear in one hand and a pagoda in the other. This armor is not typical for Japanese warriors, indicating his continental origins. His facial expressions, which vary depending on the artist, are sometimes excited and other times stern and discerning. He is unique among the Seven …
Skanda Karttikeya - Mythopedia
网页2022年11月29日 — Birth by Agni and Svaha in the Mahabharata. According to the version told in the great Hindu epic the Mahabharata, Skanda-Karttikeya is the son of Agni, the fire god, while Shiva and Parvati play no role whatsoever in his birth. The story begins long ago, when the terrible demon Taraka was oppressing the gods and overwhelming them in battle.
Parvati - Mythopedia
网页2022年11月29日 — Observations of the festival vary from region to region in India, with some areas feasting on some days and fasting on others. The particular gods or goddesses to be celebrated vary as well, with Durga having greater pride of place in eastern India. Temples. Being so closely associated with Shiva, images of Parvati often appear in Shiva temples.
Vishnu - Mythopedia
网页2022年11月29日 — Vishnu’s main function is to send out avatars to right the world’s wrongs. Within the Hindu trimurti (“trinity”), he acts as the preserver, alongside Brahma the creator and Shiva the destroyer. But in Vaishnava traditions, Vishnu reigns supreme as creator, preserver, and destroyer; all other gods are merely emanations of his godhead.
Krishna - Mythopedia
网页2023年5月19日 — Krishna’s family ties are more complicated than those of other gods, as he is the biological son of Vasudeva and Devaki but was raised by Nanda and Yashoda in a small cowherding village. His brother, Balarama, remained a constant companion throughout his adventures, and his 16,000 marriages led to thousands of children. Family Tree. Parents