Ida
Ida In Hindu mythology, goddess of speech and, in some texts, the earth. In the Rig-Veda, an ancient collection of hymns to the gods, she…
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Ichimokuren
Ichimokuren (one-eye) In Japanese mythology, one-eyed god invoked to obtain rain during periods of drought. SEE ALSO: Japanese Mythology – Legend and Folklore SOURCE: Encyclopedia…
Ibis
ibis A large wading bird related to the heron, with a long, thin, downward-curved bill. In Egyptian mythology the ibis was associated with Thoth. The…
Iatiku
Iatiku (Iyatiku) (bringing to life) In North American Indian mythology (Acoma), creator goddess along with her sister Natsiti. Their children, the Katsinas, have the power…
Galatea
Galatea (milk-white) In Greek mythology, a Nereid, one of the 50 daughters of Nereus and Doris; sister of Thetis and Amphitrite. Galatea loved the handsome…
Galanthis
Galanthis (weasel) In Greek mythology, Alcmena’s maid. She aided her mistress during the birth of Heracles when Hera sent the childbirth goddess, Ilithyia, to retard…
Galahad
Galahad (hawk of battle) In Arthurian legend, the purest and noblest knight, son of Lancelot and Elaine, who seeks the Holy Grail. He was described…
Gagavitz
Gagavitz (hill of fire) In the mythology of the Cakchiquels, a branch of the Mayan Indians, progenitor and culture hero. The myths of Gagavitz are…
Gaea
Gaea (Ge, Gaia) (earth) In Greek mythology, Mother Earth; daughter of Chaos with Eros and Tartarus; called Terra or Tellus by the Romans. After the…
Gada
Gada In Hindu mythology, the younger brother of Krishna (an incarnation of the god Vishnu). SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition –…