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Below is a non-exhaustive list of Rakshasas, a race of anthropomorphic spirits in Indian mythology. While many are malevolent, some are benevolent protectors of Dharma. Rakshasas are male while Rakshasis are female. Religious traditions that feature these entries are sorted using the following key: ॐ - Hinduism; ☸ - Buddhism; 卐 - Jainism
Pages in category "Russian folklore characters" The following 45 pages are in this category, out of 45 total. ... This page was last edited on 22 January 2024, at 11: ...
One early Russian object of worship was the "Moist Mother Earth", [2] [7] [8] and a later, possibly related deity was called Mokosh, whose name means "moist" and may have Finnish origins. [3] [8] Mokosh was the goddess of women, children, and animals, and was worshiped for her connection with fertility. [8]
Women in Greek mythology (25 C, ... Women in Russian mythology (2 C, 2 P) S. Female spirits (9 C, ... This page was last edited on 20 February 2024, ...
Additionally, more numerous sources in which Slavic theonyms are preserved include names, proper names, place names, folk holidays, and language, including sayings. Information about Slavic paganism, including the gods, is scarce because Christian missionaries were not very interested in the spiritual life of the Slavs. [1]
Women in Russian mythology (2 C, 2 P) Pages in category "Russian mythology" ... This page was last edited on 22 November 2018, at 17:57 (UTC).
This is a list of female mystics. Bahá'í faith. Táhirih; Bahíyyih Khánum; Ásíyih Khánum; ... This page was last edited on 21 December 2024, at 00:24 (UTC).
These women are victimized for their property, or due to problems in the family or for sexual exploitation" says Vasvi Kiro, a member of the Jharkhand State Commission for Women. [3] The legend is prevalent in rural and semi-rural areas, with "witch-hunts" causing women to be killed or ostracised.