Religion

Religion

Refers to any set of beliefs of any community or nation, concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of life and the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a supernatural or divine agency.

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Abat(t)ur

Anthropology; Mythology

A mythical figure of the Mandaeans. At the last judgment it weighs souls and/or their deeds. The name derives from Persian and is construed as meaning ‘bearer of the scales’.

Abellio

Anthropology; Mythology

A Gallic local deity, known from inscriptions in the Garonne valley. He has been interpreted as a god of appletrees.

Abhiyoga

Anthropology; Mythology

Generic name of the servile gods in Jainism; they help the supreme gods (→ Indra) to create rain and darkness.

Chaos

Anthropology; Mythology

Primeval Goddess of air, Chaos is believed to be one of the first beings to exist in the universe. Chaos is not really depicted as having a personality or physical form. Chaos is ...