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- Ganesha - MythopediaGanesha, 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 – MythopediaParvati often appears in the guise of Durga or Kali. 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.
- Hou Yi – MythopediaHou Yi (后羿) is Chinese mythology’s greatest archer, who saved humanity by shooting down nine of the ten suns. He is married to the moon goddess Chang’e, who stole the elixir of immortality from him.
- Skanda Karttikeya - MythopediaShiva and Parvati accompanied them as well. Agni, Kutila, Shiva, and Parvati were each convinced that they were the rightful parents of the child. The wise Parvati suggested that the child should decide: he would be the son of whomever he went to for protection. Everyone agreed to this, but Karttikeya would not leave anyone out.
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