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Ninhursag: Sumerian Goddess of Fertility
Ninhursag was a goddess in ancient Mesopotamian religion who watched over towns. Because she could have any kind of child, especially a wild donkey, she was worshiped as a fertility goddess. In ancient Mesopotamia, Ninhursag was a goddess of towns who was respected by the people who lived there. Her energy gave birth to animals,…
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Gula: Sumerian Goddess of Health
In the past, the goddess Gula stood for health and vigor. In earlier times, health was seen as the most valuable thing. Because of this need to heal, both science and folklore grew. In Mesopotamia, Gula was the goddess of health and medicine. Her other name is Ninkarrak. Her followers honor her as a patroness,…
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Ereshkigal: Sumerian Queen of the Dead
Ereshkigal guards the Gates of the Underworld and keeps people from learning about the afterlife. He stands between the worlds of the living and the dead. She was the Lady of a Great Earth or even the Sumerian Queen of the Dead, and her job was to protect the future with all her strength and…
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Teelget : Navajo human lady who engaged in dark and sinister rituals
In Navajo mythology, Teelget is one of the Anaye, or “Alien Gods,” and was conceived by a human lady who engaged in dark and sinister rituals. His “father”, in this instance, was an antler. The round, hairy, and headless newborn was so horrifying that it was thrown away, and this horror would later become known…
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Anaye: Navajo Old Race of Small Mythical Beings
The Anaye, who were an old race of beings and were known as the “Alien Gods,” were mean to the Navajo. Separating men and women was a huge social experiment that led to them. In the initial stages of our species, males and females often got into fights. They would split up, but eventually they…
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Chindi: Navajo Sprit that Leave After the Death
According to traditional Navajo beliefs, a person’s chindi (spirit) leaves their body at death. Folklore suggests that this is because the individual failed to achieve world peace during their existence. The customs of the tribe also hint at the belief that coming into physical touch with a chindi can make one sick with ghost fever.…
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Black God: First God in Navajo Mythology
In one version of the Navajo creation story, Black God is the first god that First Man and First Woman meet. The main job of Black God is that of a fiery god. As the one who first learned how to make fire, he came up with the idea of a fire practice. He is…
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Skinwalker: Navajo Mythical Shapeshifter
Navajo culture says that a skinwalker is a dangerous witch who can change into an animal, take it over, or hide herself.”By means of it, it goes for every fours” is what yee naaldlooshii means in Navajo. There are different kinds of skinwalkers among the Navajo people. Still, yee naaldlooshii is one of the best-known…
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Ülgen: The God of the Sky and the Heavens in Turkish Mythology
Ülgen is a god in Turkish mythology who is associated with the sky and the heavens. He is one of the most adored deities in the pantheon, as well as one of the most powerful, and he possesses a diverse variety of tasks and powers. The persona of Ülgen, as well as his role in…
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Zorya: Guardians of Twilight in Slavic Lore
It was said that the Auroras kept an eye on Simargl, the evil dog. This dog is attached to the very top of Polaris in the sign Ursa Minor, which means “the little bear.” Everyone thought that the world would end if he broke the chains, so they had to keep an eye on him.…