Anthropology

Anthropology

The study of human beings and human ancestors through time. Focuses on relation to physical characteristics, environmental effects, social relations and culture. The science of humans.

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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 ...