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A goddess is a female deity, in contrast with a male deity known as a "god". A great many cultures have goddesses, sometimes alone, but more often as part of a larger pantheon that includes both of the conventional genders and in some cases even hermaphroditic (or gender neutral) deities.
As the concept of monotheism and polytheism is relativistic, so the related concepts of god and goddess can be culturally misunderstood. The concept of gender as applied to a god and goddess, may connote deeper tendencies of patriarchy and matriarchy, which may have equivalence to the rift between monotheism and polytheism. The Goddess concept is advocated by modern matriarchs and pantheists as a female version of, or analogue to God, (i.e. the Abrahamic god) who in feminist and other circles is perceived as being rooted in patriarchal concept of dominance— to the exclusion of feminine concepts.
The feminine-masculine relationship between deifications is sometimes rooted in monism, ("One-ism") rather than through a definitive and rigid concept of monotheism versus polytheism, wherein the Goddess and God are seen as the genders of one transcendental monad.
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@SCRIBEREGLYPH Hindu mythology I have always loved gods and goddesses but never been exposed to these before.
mamajalapa (Christine ) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:05:25 -0000
@SCRIBEREGLYPH Hindu mythology I have always loved gods and goddesses but never been exposed to these before.
As Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself." @offgrid In a sense, we are the gods and goddesses
Cosmic_Owl (Dr. David Warmflash) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:30:54 -0000
As Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself." @offgrid In a sense, we are the gods and goddesses
Goddesses and Gods Love and Sexuality http://wuzzle.org/cave/lovegods.html I like these, too!
eeeegads (Kristy Hutchinson) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:41:38 -0000
Goddesses and Gods Love and Sexuality http://wuzzle.org/cave/lovegods.html I like these, too!
Personally, it think throwing it all in, and going for the Gods and Goddesses of Sumeria would be best. Cradle of civilization and all!
eeeegads (Kristy Hutchinson) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:40:44 -0000
Personally, it think throwing it all in, and going for the Gods and Goddesses of Sumeria would be best. Cradle of civilization and all!
Earth Goddess, her sisters, goddesses, and all the gods lined up across the dance floor 4 the new powers. Goddess Shimmer popped in.
Phosephone (Coil Phosephone) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:49:23 -0000
Earth Goddess, her sisters, goddesses, and all the gods lined up across the dance floor 4 the new powers. Goddess Shimmer popped in.
@hotcullen i was always so confused at the gods and goddesses. that was the one part i wasn't very diligent about learning but i loved-
niholoid (margie meister!!) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:49:11 -0000
@hotcullen i was always so confused at the gods and goddesses. that was the one part i wasn't very diligent about learning but i loved-
Bagalamukhi - The goddess of black magic, poisons, and her symbolism. Contains her yantra and mantra.
Bhairava - The terrifying God, his different manifestations, and pooja rituals. Contains images of the deity.
Cchinnamasta - The goddess who is one of the Dasa Maha Vidyas and her worship. Includes the yantra and mantra of the goddess.
Dattatreya - The history, legend, and teachings of the god who is the author of Avadhuta Gita and Jivanmukta Gita.
Friesian School: Devotionalistic Gods in Hinduism - Different aspects of the Gods are explained in this research article.
Goddess Pongi Amma - The history and legend of Valli Malai, home to goddess Valli Amma or Pongi, beloved of Lord Murugan. Includes a photo gallery.
Meta Description: [ The official website of Valli Malai, home to goddess Valli Amma or Pongi, beloved of Lord Murugan. ]
Hindu Devotion - Explanation of devotion and the main Hindu deities.
Hindu Net: Forms of God - Information on the concept of God and links to various Gods and Goddesses.
Indian Heritage: Gods and Hinduism - Links to different Gods and Goddesses, their stories and navagrahams.
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Indra - Information about the God Indra. Includes images.
Jai Mataji - About the various Gods and Goddesses and the power of Mantras. Includes images and prayers.
Meta Description: [ This website contains information about the various forms of gods and goddesses in hinduism, and Shlokas/mantras. ]
Kannaki - The story and evolution of Kannaki Amman who is worshiped in South India and Sri Lanka.
Meta Description: [ Home page of the web site of Kannaki Amman, goddess of chastity and conjugal fidelity ]
Maa Santoshi - The story of the Goddess, her worship, and temples. Includes a photo gallery.
Meta Description: [ Jai santoshi maa webiste is a humble effort to provide online resources to the worship of devine Goddess Santoshi Maa. ]
Mahalasa Narayani - Information about the goddess, her various manifestations, images, prayers, and temples.
Meta Description: [ Mahalasa is the Kuladevata of millions of GSBs and Konkanis all over the world. Her main temple is in Mardol, Goa. Site contains her story, prayers, information ]
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Picture library - Pictures of Hindu gods and goddess and children's coloring page.
Spiritual Corner - Gods and Goddesses, picture gallery, slokas, devotional songs and festivals.
Meta Description: [ India's Devotion Portal ]
Sri Muneeswarar - About Lord Muneeswarar, Lord Karuppannaswamy and other Kaaval Dheivangals, their worship and temples.
Meta Description: [ Comprehenisve website that offers informations all about Lord Muneeswarar ]
Tara - Description of the goddess worshipped both by Hindus and Buddhists and her different forms. Contains her yantra and mantra.
Trimurti - Trimurti, meaning having three forms, is the term applied to the three main Hindu gods: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. This Trimurti or triad represents all aspects of the Supreme Being. The Trimurti is depicted as a single-bodied, three-headed man. This symbolises the fact that the three forms are aspects of one Supreme Being.
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