Ahura Mazda (also spelled Ahuramazda), meaning “Wise Lord,” is the supreme god in Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, founded by the prophet Zarathustra (or Zoroaster) in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran).
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Mar 26
From Mother to Father – A Spiritual Gender Dominance Shift?
The hypothesis of a historical shift from feminine dominance to masculine dominance in spiritual and religious expression is a widely discussed idea in anthropology, archaeology, and religious studies. While it remains a topic of debate, there is considerable evidence suggesting a gradual transition in spiritual focus and societal structures over millennia.
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Feb 03
A Global Mother Goddess Cult?
A Global Mother Goddess Cult? As I have continued to study the “Venus” Mother Goddess phenomenon, I have begun to build a picture for the development of belief, from the Palaeolithic to the present. The picture that is emerging, could be described as follows, albeit, with the minimal knowledge I have gathered so far: “In …
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Jul 14
The God Marduk
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Jul 14
The Deified King Lugalbanda
Lugalbanda was a legendary Sumerian king of Uruk, often considered a hero in Mesopotamian mythology. He is known for his adventures and heroic deeds, and is also notable for being the father of the famous hero Gilgamesh, as mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh. His consort was Ninsun, a goddess, and he was later deified and worshipped in various Mesopotamian cities.
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Jul 13
The Goddess Ninsun
Ninsun, also known as Ninsumun, was a Mesopotamian goddess revered for her wisdom, beauty, and maternal care. She is best known as the mother of Gilgamesh, the hero of the Epic of Gilgamesh, and the wife of the deified king Lugalbanda. Ninsun’s name, which means “Lady of the Wild Cows,” reflects her association with bovine qualities, symbolizing nurturing and fertility.
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Jul 13
The Goddess Ninlil
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Jul 13
The God Utu
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Jul 13
The God Ninurta
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Jul 13
The Igigi lesser gods
The term “Igigi” refers to a group of mythological figures in Mesopotamian mythology. They are often considered the younger gods who served the Anunnaki, the major deities. According to the Atrahasis myth, the Igigi were tasked with laborious work for the Anunnaki until they eventually rebelled due to the harsh conditions.
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Jul 13
The God Nergal
Nergal, also known as Erra, was a prominent deity in Mesopotamian mythology, revered as the god of war, death, and disease. He was associated with the underworld and often depicted as a fierce and destructive force. Nergal’s primary cult centre was the city of Kutha, where he was worshipped as the ruler of the underworld.
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Jul 13
The Goddess Ninhursag
Ninhursag, also known as Ninmah, Damgalnuna, Nintu, Belet-Ili, Shassuru, and Damkina or Ninursag, was an ancient Sumerian mother goddess associated with fertility, mountains, and the creation of life. She was one of the seven great deities of Sumer and was often depicted as a nurturing figure, symbolizing the earth and its ability to produce life.
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Jul 12
The God Enlil
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Jul 12
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh, the legendary king of Uruk, is a towering figure in ancient Mesopotamian mythology and is best known as the protagonist of the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature. According to the Sumerian King List, Gilgamesh was the fifth king of Uruk and reigned in the early part of the Early Dynastic II period (circa 2700 BCE).
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