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Baldur, Norse God of Light
“Shining” Baldur of the Aesir tribe was a chief deity of the Norse pantheon known for his beauty, wisdom, and fairness.
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Demeter, Greek Goddess of Fertility
Bounteous Demeter, the “golden Haired,” was the Greek goddess of fertility and agriculture, presiding over the yearly harvest, and a paragon of motherly love.
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Susanoo, Japanese God of Storms
The Japanese god of sea and storms, Susanoo is a chaotic, stubborn soul who wielded the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi and slew the dragon Orochi.
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Gwydion fab Don, Celtic Trickster Deity
Gwydion fab Dôn was the great magician and trickster of the Welsh Mabinogi, the uncle of Lleu Llaw Gyffes and defender of the kingdom of Gwynedd.
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Amaterasu, Japanese Goddess of the Sun
Amaterasu (天照) is the Japanese sun goddess, daughter of creator deities Izanagi and Izanami, and central to the Shinto religion. It is from her the Japanese nobility claims descent and their divine right to rule.
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Athena, Greek Goddess of Wisdom
Sagacious Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, craft, and the arts of war, was a ceaseless champion of mortal heroes and consistent source of sound advice.
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Nüwa, Chinese Creator of Mankind
In Chinese mythology, Nüwa (女媧), also known as Empress Wa, is the creator of all mankind and both sister and wife of the hero Fuxi (伏羲). She is most well-known for her role in the creation myth and for repairing the Pillars of Heaven.
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The Morrigan, Celtic Phantom Queen
The Morrígan, or “Phantom Queen,” was a fearsome Celtic deity and Irish goddess of death and battle. A trio of sisters who appeared as a crow, she was the keeper of fate and purveyor of prophecy.
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Freya, Norse Goddess of Fertility
One of the principal deities of the Norse pantheon, the lovely and enchanting Freya was a goddess of blessings, love, lust, and fertility.
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Wild Nights: Thor the Crossdressing Bride
A paragon of strength and masculine virility, Thor was the Norse god of thunder and lightening. Wielding the hammer Mjölnir, he was the fiercest of warriors.
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Chang’e Steals the Elixir of Immortality
Chang’e (嫦娥) is the Chinese goddess of the moon, best known for stealing an elixir of immortality from her husband, Hou Yi. Her story is celebrated as part of the annual Mid-Autumn Festival.
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The Abduction of Persephone by Hades
Known as the “one who takes away all,” dreadful Hades was the Greek god of the dead and king of the eponymous underworld, a figure rarely seen in mythology.
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Game, Set, Murder: the Betrayal of Osiris
The ruler of the Egyptian underworld, Osiris was one of the most important of the Egyptian gods. In life he was a great king; in death he decided who was worthy of reincarnation.
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