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Polytheistic Religions
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Hinduism
Key tenets include Dharma (duty/ethics), Samsara (rebirth), Karma (right action), and Moksha (liberation). Major deities are Brahma (Creator), Vishnu (Preserver), and Shiva (Destroyer).
Greek Mythology
Belief in multiple gods with human-like qualities. Major gods include Zeus (sky and thunder), Hera (marriage), Poseidon (sea), and Athena (wisdom).
Norse Mythology
Centered on cosmic battles and end of the world (Ragnarök). Key deities include Odin (wisdom), Thor (thunder), Freyja (love), and Loki (mischief).
Egyptian Mythology
Gods were associated with specific aspects of life and the natural world. Key deities include Ra (sun), Osiris (afterlife), Isis (magic and healing), and Anubis (mummification).
Roman Mythology
Adapted many deities from Greek mythology and renamed them. Major gods include Jupiter (ruler of gods), Juno (protector of the state), Neptune (sea), and Mars (war).
Aztec Mythology
Believed in a pantheon of gods ruling over aspects of the cosmos and human activities. Notable deities include Huitzilopochtli (sun and war), Quetzalcoatl (wind, air, and learning), and Tezcatlipoca (night and sorcery).
Mayan Mythology
Gods were associated with celestial objects and natural phenomena. Key deities include Itzamna (creation and writing), Ix Chel (moon and childbirth), and Kukulkan (wind and water).
Celtic Mythology
Had a pantheon of gods representing nature, war, and craftsmanship. Major deities include Cernunnos (animals and fertility), Lugh (sun and arts), and Morrigan (fate and war).
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