| Name ▲▼ | Origin ▲▼ | Description ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|
| God name "Shaii" | Hindu / late | Astral god and bringer of misfortune. The cult of Shani evolved in about the eighth century AD with the advance of Indian astronomy. He is propitiated frequently to ward off ill-luck and may be depicted sitting on a lotus or riding in a chariot. Attribute: a staff.... |
| God name "Shakti" | Hindu | Force, power or energy, the personification of God's female aspect, sometimes referred to as 'The Divine Mother'. Hindu |
| God name "Shang Chien" | China | God of the neck. China |
| God name "Shang Te" | China | Creator god and the supreme being. China |
| God name "Shang Ti" | Taoist / Chinese | Creator god. See also YU HUANG SHANG TI.... |
| God name "Shang Ti/ Yu Hwang-Shang" | China / Taoist | He is a creator god |
| God name "Shango" | Yoruba / Nigeria, West Africa | Chthonic storm god. As an earth deity he was once a mortal man, the king of Oyo, who transformed himself into an immortal. According to tradition, during his life he breathed tongues of fire. He then ascended into the sky by climbing a golden chain and became the god of thunder and lightning. He is also god of justice, punishing thieves and liars. His consorts include OYA, Oshun and Oba. Cult followers of Shango are believed to be able to make lightning strike an adversary. In shrines to Shango, the image of the god is adorned with a ram's head. Also SANGO.... |
| God name "Shani" | Hindu | Astral god who brought misfortune. Hindu |
| Goddess name "Shashti" | Hindu | Goddess of children and childbirth Hindu |
| God name "She chi" | China | God of Agriculture, grain, land and soil China |
| God name "Shei Nuig" | Chinese | God of Agriculture. Known as the Divine farmer. According to tradition, during his lifetime he invented the plough and taught basic Agriculture and the use of herbs. In a more destructive aspect, he is also the god of the hot winds. He is depicted with the head of an ox and is regarded by some authors as a successor to NU KUA. Also Shen Nong.... |
| God name "Shen Hsui" | China | God of Medicine. China |
| God name "Shen Hsui Chih" | China | A god of Medicine |
| God name "Shen Nong" | China | God of Agriculture, plants and herbs. China |
| God name "Shen Nung" | China | A god of Agriculture |
| Goddess name "Sheng Mu" | China | Goddess of witchcraft. China |
| Deities name "Shichi-uuku-iii" | Shinto / Japan | Gods of luck. The seven principal deities concerned with fortune: EBISU, DAIKOKU, BENTEN-SAN, BISHAMON, FUKUROKUJU, HOTEI and JUNROJIN. The group is often represented together on their treasure ship Takara-Bune, which carries various magical devices including a hat of invisibility, a roll of brocade, an inexhaustible purse, keys to the Divine treasure house and so on.... |
| God name "Shici-Fuku-Jin" | Japan / Shinto | these are the seven principal gods of luck, there is a one female involved however |
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