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List of deities by classification; Lists of deities by cultural sphere; List of fictional deities; List of goddesses; List of people who have been considered deities; see also Apotheosis, Imperial cult and Sacred king; Names of God, names of deities of monotheistic religions
Many of them ruled over natural and social phenomena, as well as abstract concepts [1] These gods and goddesses appear in virtually every aspect of ancient Egyptian civilization, and more than 1,500 of them are known by name. Many Egyptian texts mention deities' names without indicating their character or role, while other texts refer to ...
The term idol is an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship, [1] [2] [3] while idolatry is the worship of an "idol" as though it were God. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Ancient Near East and Egypt
A list of 72 angels of the 9 choir orders, with esoteric meaning related to the names of God Selaphiel: Sealtiel, Selatiel Christianity Archangel Patron saint of prayer and worship Seraph (type) [note 1] Seraphim (plural) Christianity, Islam, Judaism (type) Seraphiel [19] Christianity, Judaism Seraph Protector of Metatron, chief of seraphim ...
List of Greek primordial deities; Ancient Greek name English name Description Ἀχλύς (Akhlús) Achlys: The goddess of poisons, and the personification of misery and sadness. Said to have existed before Chaos itself. Αἰθήρ (Aithḗr) Aether: The god of light and the upper atmosphere. Αἰών (Aiōn) Aion
Vasudhārā whose name means "stream of gems" in Sanskrit, is the bodhisattva of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. She is popular in many Buddhist countries and is a subject in Buddhist legends and art.
Bagalamukhi: The goddess who paralyzes enemies, symbolizing the power to control and manipulate reality. Matangi: The goddess of inner wisdom, associated with speech, music, and the arts. Kamalatmika (Kamala): The goddess of prosperity, symbolizing spiritual wealth and the unfolding of divine consciousness.
This is a list of African spirits as well as deities found within the traditional African religions. It also covers spirits as well as deities found within the African religions—which is mostly derived from traditional African religions. Additionally, prominent mythic figures including heroes and legendary creatures may also be included in ...