Articles related to "Deities"

The deity of Jesus is a central tenet of the New Testament. Was Jesus really the Son of God? According to the Apostle Paul, the answer is clearly YES.

Archaeological remains can help provide information about the gods of the Minoans on Crete and where they were worshipped

Religion guided every aspect of Egyptian life. Based on polytheism, the worship of many gods, they had as many as two thousand Gods and Goddesses.

A colorful book describing the exploits of Hindu deities; their strengths and weaknesses; their likes and dislikes; and what endears them to us mortals.

Few texts offer information about the Slavic Pantheon of gods. Perun and Veles were the most significant deities; Morana and Jarilo are celebrated through festivals today

Even though there is no set of commandments, the Pagan community has a strong sense of honor, ethics and personal responsibility.

Sometimes it's hard to find the space to set up an altar. Here are some practical tips and ideas for Pagans on how create sacred space in the home.

The legend of Savitri is one of the supplementary stories found in the Mahabharata which help to clarify philosophical points or emphasize pivotal moments in the poem.

Planning a trip to New Orleans this Halloween? Check out the voodoo jewelry sold at the many fabulous specialty boutiques in the French Quarter.

Hellenic prayer provides a give-and-take context for the relationship between a worshiper and the Hellenic Gods.

Many people may be wondering what they should put on their altar. It's really not as hard as they think and they may be able to get more from their altar set up.

God manifests Himself in many forms and the images of these many forms are worshipped, with the belief that these different forms are essentially the same.

What is Paganism and how are Pagans different from Wiccans? The line between these two religions is a slim one. Learn how to identify Paganism and why people choose this

Many modern heathens claim Asatru as their religion. This reconstructed faith is growing in popularity mainly among Neo-Pagans.

Hellenismos is part of a growing movement of Pagan reconstructionism. Practitioners successfully blend ancient Greek beliefs and practices with modern sensibilities.

From ancient time the construction of Hindu temples has followed a set pattern. What differs is the complexity and the detailing.

How to create an altar in your home or garden, take one travelling, or pack it away - helping Pagans create their own personal sacred space.

The irreverent piece, "The Hymn of a Fat Woman," puts on display the cluelessnes of a speaker who tries to excuse her own corpulence by demeaning slim women saints.

The Kalash is worshiped in every Hindu ritual, be it marriage or consecration of a home. Its significance has been explained in different ways.

Ancient Romans worshiped many of the same deities as did the ancient Greeks, and the gods and goddesses of the Romans worked their way into ancient myth.

These trickster deities add some humor and mischief to many myths. Some have good results other very grave.

Celtic Reconstructionism is a growing religion with a strong focus on scholarship. It is an attempt to unearth ancient Celtic polytheistic practices for the modern age.

If you were dropped on the planet earth, without ever having heard of a God, would you find any evidence that such a being exists? Hume's answer is No.

Between the Republic and the Late Empire, the Romans marked the Brumalia, the birth of Mithras and the festival of Sol Invictus on the 25th December.

Faunus and Silvanus were ancient Roman gods who represented the relationship between the wild places and domestic farmland of the roman countryside

The Ganesh Chaturthi festival is a community affair. Aartis, bhajans and devotional songs are sung throughout the day.

The origin of the Pagan or Shamanic Celtic Druids was documented through the years. It's been written they mysteriously disappeared. Or did they?

Greek mythology consists of tales about the interactions between the gods and humans. The gods played an important role in the lives of the people of ancient Greece.

The words Wiccan and Witch have two very different meanings. Here is an explanation of these two commonly confused terms.

Islam is a monotheistic religion governed by the fundamental principle of submission and devotion to one God in worship.

The hymns of the Riga Veda demonstrate the gradual transition from polytheism to monotheism in the Vedic society

Today Goddess Spirituality is not only popular among feminists; more and more women and men in Western countries are being drawn to this alternative view of the Divine.

Most Hindu deities are worshiped with their consorts alongside. This is based on the belief that the male-female duality is essential for the sustenance of the universe.

Isis, the embodiment of the Divine Mother archetype, was and still is revered as one of the most significant deities of ancient Egyptian culture.

Kali in Hindu mythology is a goddess often misunderstood. Her erratic life represents the breakdown of ego identities in order to free souls for enlightened beginnings.

Was Jesus of Nazareth the Son of God? This article provides five arguments in favor of Jesus' deity - arguments based on the writings of Lee Strobel.

Who is Lao Tzu, and what were some of his teachings? Did he really exist? Explore the history behind one of Taoism's most important figures.

What are Mycenaean votive figurines? Learn how to identify the three types (Phi, Psi and Tau) and their origin.

The Cult of Isis, long identified with Egypt, spread through the Mediterranean first through Greek Hellenization and later through the patronage of Roman emperors.

While John wrote his works, the Gnostic sects comprised several branches each proclaiming opposing views.

In Indian cosmology sacred and secular time are linked by a series of mathematical calculations.

Ancient Egyptians mummified millions of animals during their 3000 years of reign, preserving almost every type of animal that lived in Egypt.

Over the course of 3000 years, Buddhism has greatly influenced the evolution of Daoism and vice-versa, yet the two faiths remain distinctly independent from each other.

Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.

Radha Ashtami or the celebration of Radha's birthday is not as widespread as that of Janmashtami. However, it is a big event in Barsana and the whole of Braj.

Borrowing from other religions and beliefs freely, making up new practices, and incorporating psychology theories are all trademarks of modern Chaos Magick.

They were given extensive scientific tests. Pareidolia, a psychological phenomenon, and theophany, a religious one, had been proposed to explain the events.

Druids are Pagans. Originally, the term meant country dweller. It evolved to mean those who did not practice the JudeoChristian Tradition.

NeoPaganism is a catch-all term used to define relatively modern religions which have embraced the Old Religions of Shamanic people or Pagans.

Female deities of ancient times not only represented varying aspects of world religions but also a powerful element of divine feminine wisdom.