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Gelada is a large, terrestrial monkey with a red patch of skin on its chest and a tuft of hair on its tail. It lives in complex social groups and feeds mainly on grasses, and is the only living member of the genus Theropithecus.
Theropithecus is a genus of primates in the family Cercopithecidae. It contains a single living species, the gelada ( Theropithecus gelada ), native to the Ethiopian Highlands . Additional species are known from fossils, including:
A comprehensive overview of various death gods and goddesses from different cultures and religions, with their names, functions, and attributes. Learn about the mythology and symbolism of death deities in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.
The Greek underworld is a realm of the dead in Greek mythology, where the dead are judged and punished. It has several rivers, such as the Styx, the Acheron, the Cocytus, and the Lethe, which have different meanings and functions.
Learn about the first generation of gods and goddesses in Greek mythology, who represented the fundamental forces and physical foundations of the world. Chaos, Gaia, Uranus, Tartarus, Eros and Nyx are some of the primordial deities, who gave birth to the Titans and the Olympians.
The aurochs (Bos primigenius) was a large herbivore with massive horns that lived in Asia, Europe and Africa until the 17th century. It was the progenitor of modern cattle (Bos taurus) and zebu cattle (Bos indicus), and had a complex evolutionary history and cultural significance.
A comprehensive list of personifications of time and fate in various religions and cultures, from Africa to Asia. Find out the names, attributes and roles of the gods and goddesses of time and fate, such as Kali, Shiva, Mari Purysho, Jīn Bàn and more.
Learn about the Irish myths and legends that survived from the prehistoric era, including the god-like Tuatha Dé Danann, the Fomorians, the Fenians, and the kings of Ireland. Explore the sources, cycles, motifs, and figures of Irish mythology and their connections to Celtic and pagan traditions.