Daedala
Daedala (derived from the name Daedalus) In ancient Greek cult, a festival in honour of Hera by the Boetians. It commemorated the myth about Hera…
Month: September 2017
Dadhyanch
Dadhyanch (Dadhica, Dadhicha) In Hindu mythology, a sage who was taught certain sciences by Indra but was not allowed to pass on his knowledge to…
Dadak
Dadak In Tibetan Buddhism, a guardian deity, associated with the hero and founder of Buddhism in Tibet, Padmasambhava. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend,…
Dabaiba
Dabaiba In the mythology of the Indians of the Isthmus of Panama, a rain goddess and mother of the creator god. Dabaiba was worshipped near…
Da
Da In African mythology (Fon of Benin), serpent god, who symbolizes life and movement. Dako, chief of the Fon nation, murdered a sovereign prince who…
Bahram Gur
Bahram Gur (Bahramgor, Bahram Gor) In Persian mythology, a hero king appearing in the epic poem Shah Namah by Firdusi, as well as in the…
Bahram Fire
Bahram Fire (Berezisauanh) In Persian mythology, sacred fire that represents all fires and shoots up before the good god, Ahura Mazda. It is composed of…
Baginis
In Australian mythology, the Baginis are enigmatic beings, depicted as half-human, half-animal females. These creatures are both captivating and fearsome, embodying a blend of beauty…
Bagadjimbiri
In Australian Aboriginal mythology, Bagadjimbiri are twin culture heroes of the Karadjeri people from northwestern Australia. Initially, these divine brothers appeared in the form of…
Badi
Badi (mischiefs) are in Malayan mythology, Demons that inhabit animate and inanimate objects. Various accounts are given of their origin. One says they sprang from…
