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Pele, also referred to as Madam Pele, is the goddess of Hawaii. She is the main deity of a pre-western contact culture that was centred around a volcano and had priests, temples, and rituals. During this time, Hawaiians lived near the volcano and experienced volcanic activity and the Pele cult was the strongest near the volcano. Today, we barely know what Pele is and how she is related to Hawaiian...

In Chinese mythology, the Fuzanglong dragon is regarded as a mythological creature that guards hidden treasures, both natural and man made. It's also an underworld dragon that protects buried treasure from various sources. According to legend, these dragons can form volcanoes when they rise above the ground to report to the heavens. Several light reliefs and tiles depict the creatures as mounts to...

In many Southeast Native American tribes like the Cherokee, the Rabbit is regarded as a trickster. Although he doesn't usually do anything serious, he is prone to making inappropriate gestures and performing various other inappropriate behaviours. In some folklore, the Rabbit or Jistu is said to have stolen fire and brought it to the tribesmen. He is also frequently associated with the abilities a...

In Maori mythology, the land is referred to as Papatuanuku or the Earth Mother, and she is regarded as the source of all things. According to some stories, she came from the water, and after the land rose from the water, it gave birth to all life. In the Maori world view, land provides the basis for life and is a powerful mother figure who gives her blessings to her children. In Maori creation tra...

Kukulkan, also known as the feathered or plumed serpent god, was associated with the religion and mythology of Mesoamerica, specifically the Yucatec Maya. The multiple manifestations of Kukulkan are all related to the belief that he was a creator who brought rain and winds. He is associated with the Chichen Itza temple, which was built in his honour and Kukulkan also has a powerful symbolic signif...

In Navajo mythology, a chindi is the ghost of a deceased person that's supposed to leave the body with the person's last breath. According to the tradition, this is because the person was unable to bring about universal harmony during his or her lifetime. The belief that contact with a chindi can induce ghost sickness is also indicated by the tribe's traditional practices. According to the beliefs...

In Celtic mythology and British mythology, the Asrai are freshwater fairies who try to keep away from human beings. In Old British folklore, there are a lot of mythical creatures, such as the Asrai. This creature from England, mainly the Cheshire and Shropshire region, is unique in that it can transform itself into water and become truly formless. Unlike other aquatic creatures, the Asrai can also...

One of the most outspoken female Buddhist deities, Penden Lhamo is known for her various roles within the confines of Tibetan Buddhism. She is regarded as the protector of the city of Lhasa, the Dalai Lamas of Tibet and the Gelukpa Order. Legend has it that she was invited to Tibet during the eleventh century from India before which she once reigned as the queen of Sri Lanka's demons. She vowed to...

Ereshkigal was the goddess of the underworld in Mesopotamian mythology. She was regarded as the queen of the Great Earth, and she was one of the many deities that ruled the underworld in the region. Her main temple was in Kutha, which was once a part of Nergal's empire but her cult had a limited scope. The two main myths about her are the tale of Inanna falling into the underworld and her marriage...

Thor is the Norse god of thunder, agriculture, and the sky. He is also known for his ability to protect both the humans and the gods through his various wars, battles and conquests against the enemies of Asgard. In most of the stories that feature him, he is pitted against a giant or against his nemesis, the Midgard Serpent - Jormungandr, a massive snake that coils around the world and also the si...

In Vietnamese mythology, Chu Dong Tu is regarded as one of the four immortals of the country along with Than Giong, Lieu Hahn and Son Tinh. In legends, Chu Dong Tu appeared on a golden or yellow dragon and was able to meet Trieu Quang Phuc, a sixth-century resistance leader. In Vietnam, Chu Dong Tu is regarded as a saint and his story with Princess Tien Dung is one of the oldest stories in the myt...

The Aztec deity known as Tlaloc is regarded as the god of rain, water, and agriculture. He was also a fearsome and powerful deity who frequently caused severe droughts and storms to express his displeasure. He was regarded as a benevolent deity who provided much-needed nourishment, but he was also an unpredictable and cruel one who sent storms, lightning and drought. In the Aztec Creation myth, Tl...

Ahura Mazda is the supreme lord in ancient pre Islamic Iranian or Persian mythology. The word Ahura, which literally means wise lord, refers to Ormizd, the supreme god of Zoroastrianism and the religious system of Iranian prophet Zarathustra. In ancient Iran, Ahura was regarded as the king's protector and greatest of all gods and was worshipped by Darius I who reigned from 522 to 486 BCE. Accordin...

The Orang Bunian is a character from Indonesian mythology that has also managed to firmly establish itself in the mythology of the Malaysian people as well. In Indonesia's Minangkabau region of the Sumatra islands, the term orang bunian is often associated with the term god. The meaning of "god" in this context is different from that of Buddhism, Hinduism or any modern religion. In other words, in...

Nanna-Suen, also known under various other names, was the moon god of the Mesopotamians, and he was one of the few gods that ruled over multiple ancient civilizations such as the Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians. Despite the rise of the moon cult in Ur during the third dynasty, which was founded by Naram Sin, Nanna was still popular throughout the history of Mesopotamia. He is the Mesopotamia...

In Greek mythology, Echidna is also known as the mother of all mythological monsters. Heracles' killing of Echidna's children caused her great distress, and she and Typhoeus decided to go after the gods of Mount Olympus as Zeus was eventually blamed as it was his offspring who did the killing. Despite Echidna's ordeal, Zeus was able to treat her with a great amount of mercy, and he let her go back...

Itzamna is regarded as one of the most important gods in Mayan mythology, and the creator of the universe, and the supreme father of all things. In various myths, Itzamna is regarded as a culture hero who provided the Maya with the foundations of civilization. He reportedly taught them how to grow corn, how to use calendars, and how to practice medicine. He also established a system for dividing t...

In Samoa, the deity known as Tagaloa is regarded as the creator of the universe and the head of all gods. He is also believed to have created nine different Heavens. According to the people, he lived in space and made the various elements of the sky, land, sea, and trees. After he made the islands, humans evolved from worms. From 1830, the Christian and missionary presence in Samoa led to the remo...

The were-jaguar is a part of the Olmec mythology and is considered a deity or supernatural entity. It was initially believed that the were-jaguar was linked to a myth about a woman and a jaguar copulating. However, other theories have since emerged that claim that the were-jaguar may not actually represent a jaguar. The were-jaguar was highly regarded in pre-Columbian societies as a symbol of lead...

The sky deity of the Baltic religion, Perkunas, is regarded as a fertility god and the guardian of law and order apart from being the god of thunder and lightning. He is considered to be similar in powers to other gods such as the Norse god Thor and the Greek god Zeus. The oak, which is the tree most frequently struck by lightning, is regarded as sacred to him. According to ancient tradition, peop...

In Inuit mythology, the Qallupilluit is a creature that's said to kidnap children who misbehave or do not listen to their parents. This is meant to keep children away from the water and the edge of the ice where other natural predators exist in the sub zero regions of North America. If children are found alone at the edge of the ice, the Qallupilluit is said to stuff them into its amautik, which i...

In many of the myths that exist in Polynesia, Ta'aroa is the creator god of the Tahitian people and a core component of Tahitian mythology. In some parts of the Polynesia, he is also known by different names and is present in various forms in the mythologies of these cultures. The people of Tahiti believe that Ta'aroa is the creator of all things. Before the creation of the world, he lived in a sh...

In Hawaiian mythology, the god of war was Ku, who was also regarded as the god of prosperity. Unlike other gods, humans were sacrificed to Ku as part of the worship rituals. He was also the guardian of King Kamehameha I, who built various statues of him at various locations, including his home at Kamakahonu. Ku is revered as a living god by many Native Hawaiians and place a lot of importance to Ku...

In Fijian mythology, the deity of the sea known as Dakuwaqa is regarded as a shark-god. He was very popular with the fishermen because he would protect them from sharks and other dangerous creatures at sea. When Dakuwaqa was going to Kadavu Island to conquer it, he was attacked by an octopus. After a great battle, the octopus managed to pull out its teeth and restraining him with its 8 arms to pre...

The goddess of the Incans, known as Pachamama, was regarded as an agricultural deity whose role was to protect the crops and fertility. It is still customary in the Andes, when drinking chica, to pour a small portion on the ground as an offering to Pachamama. In the Andes, people believe that they should live in harmony with nature and refrain from taking too much from it. When they are disrespect...