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She was the daughter of Zeus; no mother bore her. She sprang from Zeus’s head, full-grown and clothed in armor. While Lakshmi’s physical beauty is celebrated, her true significance lies in her ability to guide individuals toward inner beauty and spiritual fulfillment. She reminds us that true beauty goes beyond appearances and encompasses qualities such as kindness, generosity, and selflessness. Lakshmi’s blessings encourage us to seek beauty not only in our external surroundings but also in the way we interact with the world and nurture our inner selves. 9. Clíodhna: The Graceful Sea Goddess

The prominence of Durga puja increased during the British Raj in Bengal. [86] After the Hindu reformists identified Durga with India, she became an icon for the Indian independence movement. [ citation needed] The city of Kolkata is famous for Durga puja. [87] Dashain Lawrence Richardson, A New Topographical Dictionary of Ancient Rome (Johns Hopkins University Press, 1992), pp. 156–157. Charles Phillips; Michael Kerrigan; David Gould (2011). Ancient India's Myths and Beliefs. The Rosen Publishing Group. ISBN 978-1-4488-5990-0. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017 . Retrieved 15 February 2017. Athena is a Greek goddess known as both Pallas and Athene. In ancient Greek mythology, they often associated her with both warfare and wisdom as well as handicraft, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, and skill. Unlike his daughter Artemis who was the goddess of the outdoors and often shown as wild and unruly, Athena was more civilized and spent much of her time in urban areas. She did not have much of a relationship with her family.

Divine male-female complements such as these, as well as the anthropomorphic influence of Greek mythology, contributed to a tendency in Latin literature to represent the gods as "married" couples or (as in the case of Venus and Mars) lovers. [ citation needed] Di Consentes on an altar Dii Consentes [ edit ] Athena burst forth and was such a beautiful sight that grown men dropped to their knees in front of her. Helios was so impressed with her beauty that he came to a complete stop in the middle of the sky. The word is also found in ancient post-Vedic Sanskrit texts such as in section 2.451 of the Mahabharata and section 4.27.16 of the Ramayana. [21] These usages are in different contexts. For example, Durg is the name of an Asura who had become invincible to gods, and Durga is the goddess who intervenes and slays him. Durga and its derivatives are found in sections 4.1.99 and 6.3.63 of the Ashtadhyayi by Pāṇini, the ancient Sanskrit grammarian, and in the commentary of Nirukta by Yaska. [21] Epithets Roy E Jordaan; Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde (Netherlands) (1996). In praise of Prambanan: Dutch essays on the Loro Jonggrang temple complex. KITLV Press. pp.147–149. ISBN 978-90-6718-105-1. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017 . Retrieved 16 February 2017. Laura Amazzone (2012). Goddess Durga and Sacred Female Power. University Press of America. ISBN 978-0-7618-5314-5. Archived from the original on 17 March 2020 . Retrieved 26 November 2015.

Parthasarathy, V. R. (2009). Devi: Goddesses in Indian Art and Literature. Bharatiya Kala Prakashan. ISBN 978-8-1809-0203-1. Archived from the original on 1 October 2022 . Retrieved 18 November 2020. Pintchman, Tracy (2014), Seeking Mahadevi: Constructing the Identities of the Hindu Great Goddess, SUNY Press, ISBN 978-0791490495, archived from the original on 19 August 2020 , retrieved 18 October 2020

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David R Kinsley (1989). The Goddesses' Mirror: Visions of the Divine from East and West. State University of New York Press. ISBN 978-0-88706-835-5. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017 . Retrieved 15 February 2017. Mallar Ghosh (1980). Development of Buddhist Iconography in Eastern India. Munshiram Manoharlal. p.17. ISBN 81-215-0208-X. Hathor’s mythology is replete with stories of transformation, reflecting the ever-changing nature of beauty and life itself. In some tales, she is known as the “Eye of Ra,” a fierce and protective deity who can bring forth both healing and destruction. This duality highlights the multifaceted nature of beauty—sometimes gentle and nurturing, other times powerful and transformative. 11. Inanna: The Mesopotamian Queen of Heaven Norse goddesses held an indispensable role within the pantheon of deities, with their importance resonating alongside their male counterparts. These celestial female beings personified significant aspects of existence, such as fertility, warfare, mortality, love, wisdom, and enchantment. They were potent sources of guidance and protection, frequently invoked during moments of doubt or danger. They were respected not just as divine feminine entities, but also as influential forces capable of shaping the destiny of the world. The depiction of Norse goddesses often defied conventional gender norms of the time. They emerged as strong, assertive beings, wielding power that shattered traditional expectations. In a society where roles were often strictly gendered, these divine women held positions of authority and prowess usually associated with their male counterparts. They donned the mantles of warriors and rulers, showing the world their mettle and strength, thereby breaking the conventional mold. The rich tapestry of Norse mythology features goddesses as central characters, embodying varying aspects of life and existence, thus adding layers of complexity and depth to the mythos. A prominent example is Freyja, the esteemed goddess of love and fertility. Her narrative intricately weaves through the story of the world's creation, thereby underlining the crucial roles that female deities played in the construction of the Norse universe. Rehak, Paul (2006). Imperium and Cosmos: Augustus and the northern Campus Martius. University of Wisconsin Press. p 94.