Acantha
Acantha (thorn) In Greek mythology, a nymph who was loved by Apollo and was transformed into the acanthus flower.
Acamas
Acamas (untiring) In Greek mythology, son of Theseus and Phaedra; brought up with his brother Demophon by Elephenor, king of Euboea. He was sent with…
Abuk and Garang
Abuk and Garang In African mythology (Dinka of Eastern Sudan), the first woman and man; they were tiny and made of clay. When a pot…
Absyrtus
Absyrtus In Greek mythology, son of King Aeetes of Colchis; brother of Medea. In her flight from Colchis with her lover Jason, Medea cut Absyrtus…
Absalom
Absalom (father is peace, prosperity) In the Bible, O.T., King David’s third son, known for his physical beauty. He plotted against his father and “stole…
Abraham
Abraham (father of a multitude?) In the Bible, O.T. (Gen. 11:26–17:4), the first Patriarch, the founder of the Hebrew people, who was at first called…
Abore
Abore In the mythology of the Warau Indians of the Guianas of South America, a culture hero. The evil frog woman Wowta made Abore her…
Ab Kin Xoc
Ab Kin Xoc In Mayan mythology, god of poetry, also known as Ppiz Hiu Tec SEE ALSO: Mayan Mythology Meso American Mythology
Abigail
Abigail (a father’s joy) In the Bible, O.T., a beautiful woman; wife of Nabal (the fool), a wealthy sheep owner. She supported David with food…
Abhinna
Abhinna In Buddhism, supernatural knowledge or insight, possessed by the Buddha and those who have been enlightened. One Buddhist text tells of the Buddha and…