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Gullveig (Norse)

Gullveig A Vanir goddess. The Aesir's attempt to kill her brought about the first war in the world (the Vanir against the Aesir) which the Vanir won. The two tribes exchanged gods and then ruled together. Gullveig [Power of Gold] has been identified by some as the Triple Goddess, which was prevalent throughout the old world. Also called Heid [witch]. According to some she is Freya.

Guangchengzi (广成子, Chinese)

Guangchengzi (广成子) Alternative Names (異名): 广成子, Guangchengzi Guangchengzi (Chinese: 广成子; Pinyin: Guǎngchéngzǐ) is a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi. He has sacrificed many upon many of years to solitude and has emerged as an immortal. Originally, this superiorman had been within the Peach Stream Cave of Mount Nine Elves. After he, along with his fellow immortal by the name of Red Nudeu had been passing by King Zhou's capital, Zhaoge, two very large beams of red light from heaven had impeeded Guangchengzi's path. After Guangchengzi personally saw beneath him the unfortunate events taking place - the near execution of both the crown princes - Guangchengzi would say that it would be best to create a very large tornado over the capital and use the confusion to steal both of the princes -- as to ensure the creation of the new dynasty. Thus, this action is effectively performed, and Guangchengzi has vowed to heaven that he won't sto...

Greek and Roman deities

Greek and Roman deities Aphrodite (Greek) - goddess of love (Venus) Apollo (Greek) - god of Civilization and the Arts Ares (Greek) - god of War (Mars) Artemis (Greek) - goddess of Childbirth and Hunting (Diana) Athena (Greek) - goddess of War, Wisdom and Arts (Minerva) Ceres (Roman) - goddess of Agriculture and Good Harvest (Demeter) Cupid (Roman) - The god of Love Demeter (Greek) - goddess of Earth, Agriculture and Fertility (Ceres) Diana (Roman) - goddess of the Hunt and Protector of Children (Artemis) Dionysos (Greek) - god of Wine Eos (Greek) - goddess of the Dawn, Mother of the West Wind Hades (Greek) - god of the Underworld and the Dead (Pluto) Hebe (Greek) - goddess of Eternal Youth Hecate (Greek) - goddess of the Underworld, Witchcraft and Black Magic Hera (Greek) - goddess of Marriage, Family and Home Hermes (Greek) - god of Merchants (Mercury) Hestia (Greek) - goddess of Hearth, Fire and Family Life Hypnos (Greek) - god of Sleep Jupiter (...

Graces (Greek)

The Graces (그레이스) Alternative Names: Graces, 그레이스 They are the daughters of Zeus and Eurynome. There are three Graces: Aglaia (Splendor), Euphrosyne (Mirth), and Thalia (Good Cheer). The are known for singing and dancing for the gods.

Gna (Norse)

Gna Listed by Snorri as one of the divine goddesses but appears only to be a handmaiden of Frigg who sends her on errands. She has a swift horse named Hoof-flourisher which can run in the air and over water.