Pachamama is the ancient Inca goddess of the earth and fertility. She embodies Mother Earth and is central to Andean culture and religion. Pachamama represents the nurturing force of nature and creation. Her origins stretch back before the Inca civilization to earlier Andean and Peruvian cultures. Depictions of Pachamama often show her as a full-bodied […]
Pan is the wild and mischievous Greek god of the meadows, pastures, and forests, with the hindquarters and horns of a goat. He roamed the wooded glens of Arcadia playing his panpipes and chasing nymphs. As god of the wild, untamed places, Pan embodied fertility and the uncontrolled instincts of nature. According to legend, Pan […]
Yawkyawk is the ancient dreaming goddess of the Yawuru people in western Australia, associated with the vital Nagulagun river and the lands surrounding it. Believed to inhabit a deep pool in the river, Yawkyawk is a benevolent figure who provided the Yawuru with fresh water, fish, mangroves, and guidance. According to Yawuru legends, Yawkyawk was […]
Olokun is the powerful Yoruba ocean deity who reigns over the expansive aquatic realm along the coasts of West Africa. Usually depicted as a mermaid, Olokun personifies the sea’s terrifying force and unpredictable nature. She is venerated by coastal communities as the source of the ocean’s bounty yet also its potential wrath. According to Yoruba […]
Xiwangmu is the lofty Chinese goddess who dwells in the mystical mountains, presiding over nature, immortality, and female power. As the Queen Mother of the West, she possesses the coveted peaches of immortality that only ripen every 3,000 years on her sacred peach tree. Chinese legends describe Xiwangmu’s origin tracing back to a nine-colored tiger […]
Mielikki was the Finnish goddess of the forest and the hunt, associated with the beauty and bounty of nature. Usually depicted as a young woman, she embodied the mystical power of the deep woods. Mielikki rewarded respectful hunting and foraging, allowing the forest to replenish itself each season. However, she was said to punish excessive […]
Perun was the supreme god of the ancient Slavic pantheon and ruler of the heavens, thunder, and lightning. He was one of the most revered and feared deities in Slavic mythology. Perun was generally depicted as a rugged, bearded man who carried an axe, hammer, or mace. He rode in a chariot pulled by a […]
Fujin is the powerful Shinto god of wind revered in Japan. He is depicted as a demonic, green-skinned man with a snarling face and wild hair, carrying a large bag of winds on his shoulders. As god of the wind, Fujin has control over storms, typhoons, and tornadoes. His fierce gusts could destroy homes and […]
Surya is the Hindu god of the sun who brings light and warmth to the world each day. He is portrayed as a reddish-gold figure, often riding a chariot pulled by seven horses or one horse with seven heads. Surya holds two lotus flowers, representing the unfolding of life and consciousness. References to Surya date […]
Diana was the ancient Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, and nature. As the divine personification of the moon itself, Diana was considered a virgin goddess and protector of women. She was often depicted in art as a beautiful huntress, carrying a bow and arrow. The crescent moon became one of Diana’s primary symbols. Diana’s […]
Floating across the arched heavens above Ancient Egypt was the hero Nut. Her star-speckled nude body formed the ethereal skies above the earthly realm. For over 3,000 years, Egyptian civilization revered Nut as their goddess of the sky and stars. More than just mythology, Nut’s celestial symbolism influenced Egyptian culture, religious beliefs and artistic expression […]
Nut was the ancient Egyptian goddess depicted as a naked woman arched over the earth, representing the sky. Her star-speckled body created the Milky Way, while her hands and feet touched the four cardinal points. As the sky goddess, Nut swallows the sun in the evenings and gives birth to it each dawn. According to […]