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Enki – The Sumerian God of Wisdom

The Sumerians were the earliest sophisticated civilization known in history. They were known for their worship of many gods. Enki was one of the major gods ...

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Madame Pele – Volcanic Goddess of Fire and Ruler of Hawaii

With five major volcanoes, two of which are among the most active in the world, Hawaii has long ago developed a strong faith in Pele, the goddess of fire, ...

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Stunningly Detailed Wooden Statues of Famous Deities

The best way to understand the ancient gods is to see their symbolism in action through classic and modern depictions. When you take any deity along with ...

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Rain Gods of Different Cultures – A List

For thousands of years, many polytheistic religions attributed natural phenomena to the work of gods and goddesses. The life-giving rains were seen as gifts ...

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Inca Gods and Goddesses – A List

One of the most powerful native empires of South America, the Incas first appeared in the Andes region during the 12th century CE. The Incas were highly ...

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Fertility Goddesses and Gods  – A List

Almost every culture has its own gods and goddesses of fertility, present in most mythologies. Rituals and offerings to these gods were the only known way ...

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Marduk – Babylonian King of Gods

Markduk was the chief deity of the Mesopotamian region, worshipped during the 2nd millennium BCE. Beginning as a god of storms, he rose in prominence during ...

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Spirits, Gods, and Personification of Death

Death as a tangible power is one of the oldest human concepts. It’s thought of as the spirit that chooses specific human souls for their journey into the ...

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Gods and Goddesses of Wealth – A List

Throughout history, people have worshipped gods and goddesses associated with wealth to escape poverty, make more money, or protect their earnings. Many ...

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Water Gods in Different Cultures and Mythologies

Many cultures feature water gods as part of their folklore and mythology. Most ancient civilizations were polytheistic, which meant that people worshiped ...

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