Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities

Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities

Author: Charles Russell Coulter

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-07-04

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 1135963908

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The history of the divine is the history of human thought. For as long as men and women have pondered the mysteries of their existence, they have answered their own questions with stories of gods and goddesses. Belief in these deities shaped whole civilizations, yet today many of their names and images lie buried. The Encyclopedia of Ancient Deities makes those names available to the general reader as well as the scholar. This reference work lists all the known gods through recorded history. Alphabetically arranged entries provide the name of each deity (with alternate spellings), as well as notes on names that may be linguistically or functionally related. The tribe or culture that worshiped the deity is identified, and the god's origins and functions are explained. An extensive bibliography provides opportunities for further research and an exhaustive index provides access to the entries through virtually all names, forms and kinds of deities.


Encyclopedia of Hinduism

Encyclopedia of Hinduism

Author: Denise Cush

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-08-21

Total Pages: 1129

ISBN-13: 113518979X

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Covering all aspects of Hinduism, this encyclopedia includes more ethnographic and contemporary material in contrast to the exclusively textual and historical approach of earlier works.


Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses

Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses

Author: Michael Jordan

Publisher: Infobase Publishing

Published: 2014-05-14

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 1438109857

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Presents brief entries describing the gods and goddesses from the mythology and religion of a wide variety of cultures throughout history.


Encyclopedia of Gods

Encyclopedia of Gods

Author: Michael Jordan

Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Published: 2022-12-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781648372254

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This reference book offers a comprehensive survey of gods and goddesses from cultures across the globe, with each entry covering specific cultures, dates of worship, the role the god played, and defining characteristics and symbols.


Appendices

Appendices

Author: Fredrick William Bunce

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 1627

ISBN-13: 9788124601464

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Hindu Gods and Goddesses

Hindu Gods and Goddesses

Author: Sunita Pant Bansal

Publisher: Smriti Books

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9788187967729

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This book makes available basic information about the Hindu pantheon of gods in a simple and attractive manner. Information about the origin of each deity, its various forms, relationships with other deities, and the important shrines, is given in a condensed manner.


Hindu Gods and Goddesses

Hindu Gods and Goddesses

Author: W. J. Wilkins

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2003-11-21

Total Pages: 529

ISBN-13: 0486431568

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The Hindu pantheon comprises such a multitude of gods and goddesses that even the most devout can find it difficult to remember their names and characteristics. This self-contained volume presents a comprehensive picture of the gods and goddesses commonly worshiped in India; their origins, and their related myths and legends. It covers the deities from both the Vedic and Puranic literature, as well as demons, sacred birds, and other lore, all accompanied by excellent illustrations from traditional sources.