Past lives from the 5th Age (gods and mortals)
According to Persian mythology, Bānu Gošab possessed exceptional skill in archery and was renowned for her bravery and strength in battle. She was a prominent warrior who fought alongside the legendary hero Rostam, a central figure in Persian mythology and the Shahnameh, an epic poem written by Ferdowsi. Bānu Gošab’s Read more
Kwan Yin is usually depicted as a barefoot, gracious woman dressed in beautiful, white flowing robes, with a white hood gracefully draped over the top of the head and carrying a small upturned vase of holy dew. She stands tall and slender, a figure of infinite grace, her gently composed Read more
Prometheus himself is an immortal god, the friend of the human race, the giver of fire, the inventor of the useful arts, an omniscient seer, and a heroic sufferer, who was overcome by the superior power of Zeus, but would not bend his inflexible mind. Although he himself belonged to Read more
Hera is the wife of Zeus and Queen of the gods. She was feared for her jealous and vengeful nature, while simultaneously celebrated for her zealous protection over marriages and childbirth. Cows, peacocks and cuckoos are considered her sacred animals. Hera was well known for her temper, and was possessed Read more
Originally a river goddess associated with the Nile, she was later attributed as the personification of Sirius, the Dog Star. This star, after a long period of invisibility, reappears again in the sky just when the Nile inundation is about to begin. Thus her star’s appearance heralds the beginning of Read more
“If Her name is called, She answers” Mythology Whether the Tārā figure originated as a Buddhist or Hindu goddess is unclear and remains a source of inquiry among scholars. She is a goddess with numerous forms, widely popular in Nepal, Tibet, and Mongolia, and is the feminine counterpart of the Read more
Little is known of Dewi Ratih (Rah-tee) beyond the story of being swallowed by Kala Rau. What is known is that she was very beautiful and desired, so much so that in addition to being a Goddess of the Moon, she is also known as a Goddess of Beauty and Read more
