Topical Index of Gods and Goddesses
Since long ago, people around the world have associated the heavens,
objects in the sky, and aspects of the world around us with their gods and
goddesses. Links from this page will take you to
descriptions of and stories about selected gods and
goddesses in various cultures.
Objects in the Sky
Earth and Aspects of Earth
Creation
Pan-ku
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According tho the Navajo mythology, the Milky Way was created by the misbehavior of the mischievous deity, Coyote. When the world was created, the Holy People gathered around Black God to place the stars
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In Greek mythology, Apollo was the son of Zeus (Jupiter) and Leto (Letona). He was the twin brother of the goddess Artemis. He was the god of the Sun, logic, and reason, and was also a fine musician and
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Shamash was a Sun god according to the Sumerian mythology. Sumerians were living more than three thousand years ago in Mesopotamia. The region of Mesopotamia corresponds to the valleys of Tigris and Euphrates
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For the Navajo Indians of North America, Tsohanoai is the Sun god. He has human form and carries the Sun on his back everyday across the sky. At night, the Sun rests, hanging on a peg on the west wall
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Enlil was the Sumerian god of Earth and air. Sumerians were living more than three thousand years ago in Mesopotamia. Mesopotamia corresponds to the valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, that today
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Tonenili, who is also known as the Water Sprinkler, is the Navaho God of Water. He is responsible for rain, sleet, and snow. He also causes thunder and lightning. Tonenili is a very mischievous guy.
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Ahsonnutli was the sky father and chief deity of the Navajo Indians. He created heaven, Earth, and the sky. Each of the four cardinal directions was supported by a giant. Each direction was also associated
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