| Name ▲▼ | Origin ▲▼ | Description ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|
"Sata-rupa" | India | As nature, was the daughter of Brahma, and the mother of the first manu, called Svayambhuva. India |
"Satan" | Christian | The Christian devil, a mere figment of theological imagination. |
| Planet name "Saturnus" | Roman | Astral god. Identified with the planet Saturn, but thought to have originated as an agricultural deity concerned with sowing of seed. A sanctuary existed on the Roman forum from as early as 450 BC, also functioning as the imperial treasury. Saturnus was celebrated in the Saturnalia festival (December 17-19) during which masters and slaves exchanged roles and candles were given as gifts to symbolize the Winter darkness.... |
"Satyrus" | Greek | The name of a clåśś of beings in Greek mythology, who are inseparably connected with the worship of Dionysus, and represent the luxuriant vital powers of nature. In their appearance they somewhat resembled goats or rams. Greek |
"Saunatonttu" | Finland | Tutelary of the sauna. |
| God name "Sebitti" | Mesopotamian / Babylonian - Akkadian | Group of minor war gods. The children of the god ANU who follow the war god ERRA into battle. They are, in alternative traditions, of good or evil influence. In Greek tradition they become the Pleiades.... |
| God name "Sepo Malosi" | Savaii | A war god and incarnate in a large bat, or flying-fox. Savaii |
| God name "Serenator" | Greek | A surname of the god Jupiter |
| God name "Sga'na" | Haida Indian / Queen Charlotte Island, Canada | Sea god. Embodied in the killer whale (Orca). The universe is believed to be inhabited by super natural beings called Sga'na Qeda's for whom the land was first created. Also Måśśet San.... |
| God name "Shamash" | Assyrians / Babylonians | Sun God and God of righteousness, law and divination. |
| God name "Shamash" | Babylon | God of war, justice, divination and prophecy. Babylon |
| Goddess name "Shing-moo" | China | A nature goddess. She was the mother of perfect intelligence, and gave birth to a saviour son through an immaculate conception. China |
| Demon name "Shong-Kui" | Taoist / Chinese | God of literature. According to tradition he committed suicide when he failed in his examinations. Also a guardian deity against demons, his attribute is a sword.... |
| God name "Shou Lao" | Chinese | God of longevity. He originates as an astral deity but comes to head the heavenly ministry responsible for setting the span of a person's life. He is also known as Nan-ji Hsian Weng, the ancient of the South Pole. His sacred animal is the crane, embodiment of long life.... |
"Sibylla" | Greek | Is the name by which several prophetic women are designated who occur in various countries and at different times in antiquity. The name is said to signify the counsel of Zeus. Greek |
| Goddess name "Sipylene" | Anatolia / Symnra | Mother goddess worshiped in the Metroon sanctuary. Anatolia / Symnra |
| Goddess name "Sipylene" | Smyrna / Anatolia / west coast of Turkey | Mother goddess. The localized name of the great mother, worshiped in the Metroon sanctuary.... |
| Goddess name "Sitala(mata) (possibly meaning mother cold')" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Mother goddess. One of seven SAKTIS who in later Hinduism became regarded as of evil intent, inflicting sickness. Particularly known from Bengal where she may be identified with the goddess KALI. Usually standing naked upon a lotus or riding an åśś. Alternatively symbolized by a stone on which a face is painted. Attribute: waterjar.... |
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