Albertus Magnus, St.
Albertus Magnus, St. (Albert the Great) (1193–1280) In Christian legend, bishop and Doctor of the Church, responsible for the introduction of Aristotelian methods and principles…
Month: September 2017
Alban, St.
Alban, St. (man from Alba) (fourth century) In Christian legend, proto-martyr of England. Feast, 22 June. St. Bede records the life of the saint in…
Al Aaraaf
Al Aaraaf (Al Arg) (the partition) In Islamic mythology, the region between paradise and Djahannam, or hell, presided over by the beautiful maiden Nesace. Al…
Ala
Ala In African mythology (Ibo of Eastern Nigeria), daughter of Chuku (the great god), mother earth, goddess of the underworld, ruler of men, guardian of…
Akupera
Akupera (tortoise, turtle) In Hindu mythology, the name of the tortoise on which the earth is sometimes said to be supported. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World…
Akuma
An Akuma is in Japanese folklore, an evil spirit who carries a sword and a huge head with flaming eyes. One day a nobleman saw…
Akshobhya
Akshobhya In Mahayana Buddhism, one of the five Dhyani-Buddhas. Called the Immovable, his symbol is the thunderbolt and his mount an elephant. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of…
Akkruva
Akkruva (Avfruvva, Havfru) In FinnoUgric mythology, fish goddess worshipped in Lapland. Akkruva appeared as a mermaid, the upper part of her body human, her head…
Ajyset
Ajyset (Ajysyt) (birth giver) In Siberian mythology, mother goddess worshipped by the Yakut, a Turkish people living near the Lena River. She presided over birth…
Ajy
Ajy In Siberian mythology, a term meaning creator, birth-giving, life-giving, or nourishing. It is often used in conjunction with the names of various gods and…
