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14. Sumerian mythology:
• Inanna: goddess of love, war, and fertility, one of the most important goddesses in Sumer.
• Enki: god of water, wisdom, and magic, known for talismans and amulets.
• Nanna: moon god, also known as Sin, patron of time and night. 15. Celtic mythology:
• Lugh: god of light, arts, and crafts, one of the most revered gods in the Celtic
pantheon.
• Danu: mother goddess associated with fertility, earth, and divine
descendants.
• Cernunnos: god of nature and animals, often depicted with horns as a
symbol of the wild.
16. Etruscan mythology:
• Tinia: supreme deity, sky god, often depicted with lightning.
• Turan: goddess of love and fertility, patroness of beauty and grace.
• Lara: goddess of silence and secrets, keeper of the gods’ mysteries. 17. Native North American mythology:
• Royal Bison: symbol of the soul and strength, often associated with the power
and spirit of the entire tribe.
• Nanabozho: trickster figure in myths of many Native American tribes, known
for mischief and cunning.
• Kachina: spirits of the tribal pantheon, mediators between nature and humans,
playing key roles in rituals and ceremonies.
18. Baltic mythology:
• Dievas: supreme god, god of sky and sun, analogous to Zeus or Jupiter.
• Laima: goddess of fate and luck, who determines life and life events.
• Perkūnas: god of thunder, lightning, and war, protector of justice and order. 19. African (Yoruba) mythology:
• Ogun: god of metals, war, and hunting, patron of blacksmiths and craftsmen.
• Oshun: goddess of love, rivers, and sensual pleasures, embodying beauty
and passion.
• Shango: god of thunder and lightning, symbol of male power and energy.