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The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons
About this book
This dictionary covers, in one volume, over 1,800 of the most important deities and demons from around the world. From classical Greek and Roman mythology to the gods of Eastern Europe and Mesopotamia, from Nordic giants to Islamic jinns and Egyptian monsters, it is packed with descriptions of the figures most worshipped and feared around the world and across time. Fully cross-referenced and featuring two handy guides to the functions and attributes shared by those featured, this dictionary is the essential resource for anyone interested in comparative religion and the mythology of the ancient and contemporary worlds.
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Topic
Theology & ReligionSubtopic
Comparative ReligionAppendix II
Symbols, attributes, motifs
Agave
- Mayahuel
Almond-tree
- Agdistis
Sangarios
Androgyny
- ’Attar
Awonawilona
Faro
Hermaphróditos
Hintubuhet
Kucumatz
Mahatala
Mawu
Nyame
Nzambi
Ungud
Animal ears
- Bes
Charun
Satyr
Animal sacrifice
- (see also Bull sacrifice)
Ahriman
Semnocosus
Singbonga
Summamus
Upulevo
Antelope
- ’Attar
Candra
Paśupati
Seth
Antelope horns
- Satis
Anthill
- Amma
Anvil
- Shosshu
Apple
- Eris
Hesperides
Idun
Ark of the Covenant
- Jahwe
Armpit
- Lao-zi
Arrow
- Amor
Ártemis
Atlaua
Ekajatā
Éros
Hemsut
Kāma
Kurukulla
Men Shen
Neith
Pattini
Quzah
Rešef
Rudra
Sachmet
bTsan
Veive
Vila
Ashes
- Heruka
Kāma
Śiva
Wonajö
Ass
- Bali
šītalā
Vesta
Zhang Guo-lao
Ass’s foot
- Empusa
Axe
- Acala
Esus
Pajainen
Paraśu-Rāma
Perkunas
Sango
Šarruma
Śiva
Ukko
Xewioso
Axe, double
- Dolichénus
Tešub
Baboon see Monkey
- Ball
Awonawilona
Ball-game
Hun-Hunapu
Banana leaf
- Nārāyaṇa
Bat
- Hunapu
Li Tie-guai
Senmurw
Zhang Guo-lao
Zotz
Bathroom
- Auseklis
Dieva dēli
Battle axe
Anat(h)
Maruts
Beans
Lemures
Bear
- Artio
Kallistó
Num-Torum
Bee
- Aristaíos
Demeter
Ḫannaḫanna
Usinš
Bell
- Akāśagarbha
Belly
Gaṇeśa
Hayagríva
Hotei
Jambhala
Silene
Yakṣas
Bird (see also Eagle, Falcon, Heron, Phoenix, Raven)
- Garuḍa
Kinich Kakmo
Khyung-gai mGo-can
Kinnara
Mog Ruith
Nari
Senmurw
Strigae
Tangaroa
Tomam
Yu-qiang
Zu
Bison
Wi
Black
- Ahriman
Asurakumāra
Bhūtadāmara
Cāmundā
Daēvas
bDud
Kālī
Lature Danö
Nirrti
Odudua
Orcus
Rāhu
Blacksmith see Appendix I: Blacksmiths,
- gods of
Blood
- Adonis
Attis
Bhairava
Chinna-mastā
Erinyes
Gigantes
Harsaphes
Karei
Kingu
Mama
Manzashiri
Namita
Pemba
Quetzalcoatl
Uranós
Blue
- ...
Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons
- Preface
- Note on Transcription and Pronunciation
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- X
- Y
- Z
- Appendix I: Functions, Aspects, Spheres of Competence
- Appendix II: Symbols, Attributes, Motifs
- Bibliography
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