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Pope believes that in the pre-historic period the Dravidian religion was a precursor to Shaivism and Shaktism [13] while John B. Magee was of the view that native Dravidian religion prior to 1500 BCE was unclear. [14] Other scholars define it as a non-Vedic part of Hinduism.
Tamil mythology refers to the folklore and traditions that are a part of the wider Dravidian pantheon, originating from the Tamil people. [1] This body of mythology is a fusion of elements from Dravidian culture and the parent Indus Valley culture, both of which have been syncretised with mainstream Hinduism .
The mythology surrounding these deities varies considerably by region and deity. However several basic trends can be established. For instance, most village deities are rooted in the idea that some form of Shakti is the primordial force in the universe, sometimes called Adi Shakti or Adi Mahashakti.
The deity Yama, the lord of the dead, is hypothesized to be related to Yima of Persian mythology. Vedic hymns refer to these and other deities, often 33, consisting of 8 Vasus, 11 Rudras, 12 Adityas, and in the late Rigvedas, Prajapati. These deities belong to the 3 regions of the universe or heavens, the earth, and the intermediate space.
Mariamman embedded in a trident, 1st century, Chola period, Tamil Nadu, India Mariamman's worship originated in the traditions of Dravidian folk religion. [5] She is the main Tamil mother goddess, predominantly venerated in the rural areas of South India.
The cult of the Female Principle was a major aspect of Dravidian religion, The concept of Shakti was an integral part of their religion. The cult of the Sapta Matrikas, or Seven Divine Mothers, which is an integral part of the Shakta religion, may be of Dravidian inspiration. [24] —
Vritra try to eat indra. Antaboga is the world serpent of traditional Javanese mythology.It is a derivative from the Hindu Ananta Shesha combined with Javanese animism.; Gogaji also known as Jahar Veer Gogga is a folk deity, worshiped in the northern states of India.
Dravida is listed among the ancient Indian (Bharata Varsha) kingdoms: "In the south, are the Dravidas, the Keralas, the Mushikas, and the Vanavashikas; the Karanatakas, the Mahishakas, the Vikalpas, and also the Mushakas; the Jhillikas, the Kuntalas.