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An
by Obsidian [51 words] |
| |  | "(Sumerian) A primordial sky-god, regarded as the creator of the world and progenitor or ancestor of all the Gods who followed Him...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Ea
by Obsidian [32 words] |
| | | "(Akkadian/Babylonian) The later version of Enki (I). His functions and attributes closely parallel the earlier divinity, although..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Ki
by Obsidian [32 words] |
| | | "(Sumerian) A primordial being representing Earth in some traditions, wife of An in one version of the tales surrounding the..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Mesopotamian |
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Juno
by Obsidian [100 words] |
| | | "I. Consort of Jupiter and queen of Heaven. Similar in most respects to the Hellenic Hera, Juno was considered the Protectress of..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Jupiter
by Obsidian [70 words] |
| | | "Lord of the Universe, and King of Heaven. As with nearly all Aryan Gods of Sovereignty, He is a sky-lord, and his chief instrument..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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The Horned God in India and Europe
by Neil MacGregor Campbell [3433 words] |
| | | "Of all of the Gods that we honor in Paganism today probably the most revered is the Horned God, in the shape and form of Cernunnos...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Celtic, Welsh, Irish & Brittish |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Indic |
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Mercurius
by Obsidian [73 words] |
| | | "The Messenger and Herald of the Gods, He also had responsibility for travelers and roadways. Similar in many ways to the Hellenic..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Minerva
by Obsidian [41 words] |
| | | "Daughter of Jupiter, Goddess of war and peace or, more properly, the decisions and actions of the State. As such, she is also a..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Neptune
by Obsidian [48 words] |
| | | "Conflated in many important ways to the Hellenic Poseidon, Neptune is nevertheless not a Sea God as such, but to the Roman mind..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Mars
by Obsidian [34 words] |
| | | "God of war and soldiers. Often identified with the Hellenic Ares, Mars did not have that Deity's grim and brutal reputation, but..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Pluto
by Obsidian [66 words] |
| | | "A cthonic Deity, Lord of the Underworld and Ruler of the Dead. In many ways identical to the Hellenic Hades, Pluto also was wed to..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Saturn
by Obsidian [30 words] |
| | | "A southern Italian Deity who became identified with the Hellenic Kronos. It was said of him that south Italy was the place to which..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Vulcan
by Obsidian [61 words] |
| | | "Originally an Etruscan God, Vulcan came to be recognized as a primary patron of Smiths, mechanics, and craftsmen. As such, he was..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Fortuna
by Obsidian [19 words] |
| | | "Goddess of luck and chance, often combined with the Hellenic Tyche. Note also the Celtic Nehalennia and the Anglo-Saxon Elen...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Juventas
by Obsidian [10 words] |
| | | "Goddess of youth and youthful activity. Closely paralleling the Hellenic Hebe...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Victoria
by Obsidian [13 words] |
| | | "Goddess of victory, especially in a martial sense. Sometimes equated with the Hellenic Nike...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Justicia
by Obsidian [11 words] |
| | | "Goddess of balanced agreement and justice. Sometimes equated with the Hellenic Dike...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Diana
by Obsidian [23 words] |
| | | "Goddess of the Moon, the natural world, a huntress and protectress of animals. A perpetual maiden, she was usually conflated with..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Discordia
by Obsidian [11 words] |
| | | "Goddess of confusion and unreasoning panic. Often conflated with the Hellenic Eris...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Aurora
by Obsidian [25 words] |
| | | "Goddess of the dawn, and Divine Herald of the day, and by extension, new beginnings of any sort. Similar in many respects to the..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Proserpina
by Obsidian [15 words] |
| | | "Daughter of Ceres, Consort of Pluto, and identical in all important respects to the Hellenic Persephone...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Ceres
by Obsidian [41 words] |
| | | "Goddess of agriculture and the harvest, and Divine source of Life energy. Similar in many respects to the Hellenic Demeter, Ceres..." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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Dispater
by Obsidian [12 words] |
| | | "Underworld ruler of the dead, similar in many respects to the Hellenic Hades...." |
| | | Location: Religion & Philosophy > Deities & Heros > Roman |
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