- Ganesha - Mythopedia
Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is one of the most popular gods of the Hindu pantheon and is worshipped as the remover of obstacles Although he does not appear in the Mahabharata, this mischievous and clever god serves as the poem’s scribe and breaks off his own tusk to use as a pen
- Parvati - Mythopedia
Parvati is the daughter of the Himalayan Mountains and the wife of Shiva, set apart from other Indian goddesses due to her extreme asceticism As an embodiment of shakti (feminine power), she stands as an immensely powerful goddess, demon slayer, and creative force Parvati often appears in the guise of Durga or Kali
- Skanda Karttikeya - Mythopedia
Karttikeya is the son of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, and his wife Parvati (though some versions of his myth assign him different parents) As the god of war, he is best known for leading the army of the gods in battle and defeating the demon Taraka
- Brahma - Mythopedia
The four-headed god Brahma is the creator god of the Hindu trimurti (“trinity”), alongside Shiva the destroyer and Vishnu the preserver Known for giving blessings to those who impress him with their asceticism, Brahma’s favors often lead to nearly invulnerable enemies that the gods struggle to defeat
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