| Name ▲▼ | Origin ▲▼ | Description ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Monster name "Lu' dja lako" | Indians | Lu Dja Lako, a monster bull turtle. Southeastern Indians |
| God name "MITHRA (friend)" | Persian / Iran | God of the upper air. Originating in India, Mithra is a god of light who was translated into the attendant of the god AHURA MAZDA in the light religion of Persia; from this he was adopted as the Roman deity Mithras. He is not generally regarded as a sky god but a personification of the fertilizing power of warm, light air. According to the Avesta, he possesses 10,000 eyes and ears and rides in a chariot drawn by white horses. In dualistic Zoroastrianism, which effectively demoted him, Mithra is concerned with the endless battle between light and dark forces; he represents truth. He is responsible for the keeping of oaths and contracts. He was born from a rock and, according to legend, engaged in a primeval struggle with Ahura Mazda's first creation, a wild bull, which he subdued and confined to a cave. The bull escaped, but was recaptured by Mithra, who slit its throat. From the blood sprang plant life on earth. His chief adversary is AHRIMAN, the power of darkness. Mithra is not generally worshiped on his own, but as an integral part of the Mithraic worship of Ahura Mazda, where he acts as an intercessor between gods and men. In the Hellenic period he was transformed more closely to the role of a Sun god. See also AHURA MAZDA.... |
| God name "Mahadeya (mighty god)" | Hindu / Puranic | God. An important epithet of SIVA with three heads (two male, one female) signifying the three aspects—Aghora (right), Saumya (center) and Sakti (left). Attributes: ax, bell, hook, mirror, noose, staff, sword, tree and trident. Also identified as a manifestation of Siva and one of the EKADASARUDRAS (eleven forms of RUDRA). In northern India among tribes including the Gonds, the expression Mahadeo (great god) is directed toward Siva as the supreme deity.... |
| Goddess name "Mahakali" | Jain / India | (1) Goddess of learning. One of sixteen VIDYADEVI headed by the goddess SARASVATI.(2) Form of the goddess KALI. Hindu. Also a SAKTI of MAHAKALA. Attributes: conch, cup, headdress, hook, knife, noose, rosary of skulls, staff, sword, waterjar and wheel.... |
| Goddess name "Mahalaya" | India | A Devi goddess, the source of the universe. India |
| Goddess name "Mahalkakshmi" | India | The Divine Mother. Goddess of war, wisdom and påśśion. India |
| Goddess name "Mahamanasika (great-minded)" | Jain / India | Goddess of learning. One of sixteen VIDYADEVI headed by the goddess SARASVATI.... |
"Mahaprabhu" | India | Singi-Arke. The supreme being and creator is generally benevolent but is known to cause fever and convulsions. His wife is Sita Mahalakshmi. The Bondo, India |
| God name "Mahaprabhu" | Orissa / India | Tutelary god. The local supreme deity of the Bondo tribe.... |
| God name "Mahapurub" | India | The creator god of the Raja Maria. Identified with Bhagavan. India |
"Mahasarasavati" | India | One of the 108 names of Kali. India |
| Goddess name "Mahaskti" | India | Divine mother, goddess of war, påśśion, and wisdom, Supreme creator of the universe India |
| Goddess name "Mahaskti/ Mahesvari/ Mahakali/ Mahalkakshmi/ Mahasarasavati" | India | She is not only in the Divine mother, goddess of war, påśśion, & wisdom but she is the Supreme creator of the universe |
| God name "Mahasthamparata" | India | God of knowledge India |
| Spirit name "Maheo" | Cheyenne | The void dwelling omnipotent Great spirit and creator who created the water, light and air. With the help of Coot he made land by placing mud on the back of Grandmother Turtle, who then became the earth. Cheyenne Indians |
| Goddess name "Mahesvari" | Hindu / Epic / Puranic | Mother goddess. A SAKTI who in later Hinduism became one of a group of seven MATARAS regarded as of evil intent. Also one of eight ASTAMATARAS. In another grouping one of a group of nine NAVASAKTIS who, in southern India, rank higher than the SAPTAMATARAS. Attributes: antelope, arrow, ax, bow, club, drum, prayer wheel, staff and trident.... |
"Mahpiyato" | Lakota | After the time of creation, the world was divided into three regions; the sky, the earth and waters and the underworld. When Mahpiyato created humans, they were placed in the subterranean region.. The Lakota, Plains Indians |
"Maitreya" | Buddhist | Designate Buddhist / India |
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