As an embodiment of shakti (feminine power), she stands as an immensely powerful goddess, demon slayer, and creative force Parvati often appears in the guise of durga or kali. Although he does not appear in the mahabharata, this mischievous and clever god serves as the poem’s scribe and breaks off his own tusk to use as a pen. Karttikeya is the son of shiva, the hindu god of destruction, and his wife parvati (though some versions of his myth assign him different parents) As the god of war, he is best known for leading the army of the gods in battle and defeating the demon taraka. The pantheon of chinese gods and goddesses is extensive, spanning thousands of years as well as different ethnic groups and changing geographical boundaries
Some of the most enduring deities are pangu, the jade emperor, guanyin, sun wukong, and the eight immortals. Shiva, the destroyer, is the supreme god in shaivite sects of hinduism and spends his time meditating in the himalayas Often seen smearing himself with ashes and visiting cremation grounds, he is a god of lust and masculinity His followers worship him through lingas, or phallic symbols. Frigg was the norse goddess of motherhood and fertility, and possibly the namesake of friday Wife of odin, she was the undisputed queen of the gods and best known for her fierce dedication to her children.
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