Gods ans godesses of voodoo
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Baron Samedi is one of the Guédés, or spirits of Death, related to Baron Cimitère and Baron La Croix. He guards the crossroads where spirits cross over into our world, similar to Papa Legba. If intercessions are with the loa, Legba is asked to allow their participation, and if with the dead, Guédé acts as intercessor. Obatala is the creator God of the Yoruba pantheon and the supreme deity from which New Orleans Voodoo originates. He rules the mind and equilibrium and is described as white containing all colors. Ochosi is the Orisha of hunting, law, prisoners and justice, and symbolizes balance
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The document provides information about ancient Egyptian religious beliefs and practices surrounding death and the afterlife. It explains that Egyptians believed in an afterlife called Yaru which was reached after passing through the dangerous realm of Duat. It describes the process of mummification to preserve the body for the soul's journey and the items buried with the dead, like shabtis and the Book of the Dead, to aid in the afterlife. Key gods involved in the afterlife journey and weighing of the heart, such as Osiris and Anubis, are also outlined. The document seeks to convey ancient Egyptian views on achieving eternal life through proper burial rites and practices.
Critical analysis essay
Zora Neale Hurston's book Their Eyes Were Watching God explores the nature of Black women and men and how their experiences within African American culture influence their identities. Hurston employs voodoo imagery and symbolism to discuss mythic beliefs and themes within the community. The book follows Janie Crawford's quest for self-discovery beyond the constraints of society. Through voodoo religion, Hurston provides an opportunity for Black women's self-determination. Voodoo mythology includes loa spirits that people call upon for help. Janie represents Ezili, the loa governing women's lives. Hurston uses these mythic elements to transcend social limitations and realize a modern African American myth grounded in tradition.
In The Future Of This Universe, My O456th International's/New 4th Internation...
This document discusses concepts from mythology and speculative fiction, including:
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- The Illuminati, described as evil Alpha Draconians that rule over humans and influence events.
- Concepts of heaven and hell and the economic/political systems associated with each.
- Connections made between mythological and religious figures like God, Satan, and characters from films/TV that are described as predictive programming by the Illuminati.
- Views expressed about the nature of humans, Earth, and the role of fiction in revealing secret truths.
SOC. STUD. 8 PPT-LECTURE 1.4 (Ancient Egypt).pdf
Osiris, the Egyptian god of the underworld, was killed by his brother Seth. Osiris's wife Isis searched for and reassembled Osiris's body, briefly resurrecting him. Now Osiris sits as the judge of the dead, weighing hearts on the Feather of Ma'at. Heavier hearts are eaten by the crocodile god, while lighter hearts enjoy afterlife rewards.
KAMI PP
Kami are divine spirits or essence in Shinto religion that can represent natural elements, forces, or human beings. Unlike gods in other religions, kami are not omnipotent or perfect, can make mistakes, die, and exist in the same world as humans. Major kami include sun goddess Amaterasu and the creators Izanagi and Izanami. Kami are sometimes depicted in popular manga and anime such as Ghost Hunt and Kamisama Hajimemashita.
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Taoism currently has about 20 million followers centered primarily in China. Some key beliefs and practices of Taoism include yin and yang, herbalism, meditation, martial arts, and living in harmony with nature. Laozi and Zhuangzi are important figures from around 800-200 BCE who authored influential Taoist texts like the Tao Te Ching and the Zhuangzi. Whether Laozi actually existed is debated, but he is considered a contemporary of Confucius and pre-Socratic Greek philosophers.
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This document summarizes key aspects of mythology from ancient Mediterranean civilizations and the Philippines. It describes how mythology from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome explained natural phenomena and shared moral lessons through stories of gods and goddesses. It then discusses some of the most important deities in ancient Tagalog mythology like Bathala, the supreme god, as well as gods and goddesses of fertility, seasons, lost things, the sun and lovers. The document highlights how Philippine mythology varies widely by region but served similar functions to early societies as mythology elsewhere.
Gods and supernatural beings
Zoroastrianism has one supreme god, Ahura Mazda, who is the lord of light and wisdom and creator of truth. It also recognizes Angra Mainyu as the evil spirit. There are seven lesser divine beings called Amesha Spenta that are equivalent to archangels. The most important of these was Mithra, who was later adopted as a god in Roman religion.
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Power point presentation for hero in world literature class
Power point presentation for hero in world literature class
TaoismTaoists normally worship privately at home using altars. Hou.docx
TaoismTaoists normally worship privately at home using altars. Hou.docx
TaoismTaoists normally worship privately at home using altars. Hou.docx
TaoismTaoists normally worship privately at home using altars. Hou.docx
Transcendentalism in Context of Global Spirituality.pptx
Transcendentalism in Context of Global Spirituality.pptx
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Study of Yoruba Culture in Wole Soyinka's 'Dance of the Forest'. (1).pptx
In The Future Of This Universe, My O456th International's/New 4th Internation...
In The Future Of This Universe, My O456th International's/New 4th Internation...
Gods ans godesses of voodoo
- 6. Baron Samedi Baron Samedi is one of the Guédés, or spirits of Death, related to Baron Cimitère and Baron La Croix. Like Papa Legba, he is a guardian of the crossroads, the place where spirits cross over into our world. If the intercessions desired are with the loa, then Legba is saluted and asked to allow the loa to participate. If the intercessions are with the dead, then Guédé is the intercessor
- 7. Obatala Obatala is the creator God, of whom all of the Orishas are but aspects. His color is white, containing all the colors of the rainbow. He rules the mind and intellect, cosmic equilibrium, male and female. Obatala is the supreme deity of the Yoruba pantheon, the great African tradition from which much of New Orleans Voodoo originates.
- 8. Ochosi Devotional Altar Doll Patron Orisha of Hunting, Law, Prisoners, and Justice. Ochosi is the Santeria Orisha that represents the forces of nature and justice. He is the patron of prisoners and the accused. Ochosi is a great magician and seer; as well as a warrior, hunter and fisherman. He symbolizes balance, judgment, and reason, and is described as a beautiful, wild hunter who wears skins.
- 9. Ogun Patron Loa of Fire, Hunting, Metals, Politics, War, and the Unemployed In Haitian Vodun, Ogoun (or Ogun, Ogou) is a loa who presides over fire, iron, hunting, politics and war. He is also considered to be the Father of technology as we know it today. He is the patron of smiths and of the unemployed and is usually displayed with a machete or sabre, rum and tobacco.