Žemyna (Lithuanian) Zemyna Shrine ŽemynaOther names known by:ŽemljaPerkunateléŽemynėlė or Žemelė) (from Lithuanian: žemė – earth/)Žemyna stems from the name of Proto-Indo-European Earth-goddess *Dʰéǵʰōm, which relates to Thracian Žemele (‘mother earth’) and Greek Semelē (Σεμέλη.) Žemyna is the earth-goddess and is a psychopomp of the dead. She is usually regarded as mother goddess and one of the chief Lithuanian gods similar to Latvian Žemes māte. She personifies the fertile earth and nourishes all life on…
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A2Z 2026 Yushkep
Yushkep Kamuy (Ainu) No images found of her, but this one looked like I would imagine her to look Yushkep Kamuy is the kamuy (goddess) of the spiders in Ainu mythology. She is also known as Ashketanne Mat (Long-fingered Woman.) She is the familiar of female shamans and is called upon to aid in childbirth. Yushkep Kamuy is a benevolent and wise figure in…
A2Z 2026 Xiwangmu
Xiwangmu (Chinese) Xiwangmu, aka Queen Mother of the West The first historical information on Xiwangmu can be traced back to Shang dynasty oracle bone inscriptions that record sacrifices to a “Western Mother.” Even though these inscriptions illustrate that she predates organized Taoism, she is most often associated with Taoism. The growing popularity of the Queen Mother…
A2Z 2026 White Buffalo Calf Woman
White Buffalo Calf Woman(Ptesan-Wi) Lakota (Sioux) There are several variations of the story of White Buffalo Calf Woman. From Crystal Links: The White Buffalo Calf Woman, in Lakota mythology, is a sacred woman of supernatural origin who gave the Lakota their “Seven Sacred Rituals.” The traditional story is that, long ago there was a time…
A2Z 2026 Vanth
Vanth (Etruscan) Vanth Vanth is a significant figure in Etruscan mythology, representing a unique aspect of the ancient beliefs of the Etruscan civilization. Vanth is known primarily as a psychopomp – a being whose responsibility is to escort newly deceased souls from Earth to the afterlife. This role is crucial in understanding how the Etruscans viewed death…
A2Z 2026 Urania
Urania (Greek) One of the Nine Muses The nine Muses on a Roman sarcophagus (second century AD)—Louvre, Paris The Nine Muses Nine Muses in Greek mythology were goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences. They began as nymphs, whispering inspiration to those who invoked them. Over time, they evolved into powerful goddesses, responsible for…
A2Z 2026 Tara
Tara (Hindu/Buddhist) In the Shaivism and Shaktism tradition of Hinduism, the goddess Tara is the second of the ten Mahavidyas. She is considered a tantric – where tantra presents complex cosmologies, viewing the body as divine and typically reflecting the union of Shiva and Shakti — manifestation of Parvati. Parvati is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism, revered as the goddess of…
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