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20. Inuit mythology:
• Sedna: goddess of the sea and sea animals, main spirit of the underwater world; the success of fishing depends on her mood.
• Nanook: spirit and patron of polar bears, deciding whether hunters will be successful.
• Qalupalik: mythical creature living in the water, abducting children who come too close to the edge.
21. Polynesian mythology:
• Tangaloa: god of the sky, master of winds and seas, responsible for creating the earth.
• Maui: hero and cultural figure known for his cunning and incredible adventures, including pulling islands from the ocean.
• Pele: goddess of volcanoes and fire, residing in the crater of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii.
22. Celtic mythology:
• Dagda: one of the supreme gods, god of fertility, wisdom, and strength, owner of a magic cauldron and club.
• Brigid: goddess-smith, patroness of poets, doctors, and craftsmen, associated with fire and creativity.
• Cernunnos: god of nature and animals, often depicted with deer antlers, symbolizing fertility and wild lands.
23. Mesoamerican mythology (Aztecs):
• Quetzalcoatl: feathered serpent, god of wisdom, wind, and knowledge, known for kindness and justice.
• Tlaloc: god of rain and water, revered for granting harvest and fertility.
• Mictlantecuhtli: god of the underworld and death, depicted with skull and
bones, ruling the realm of the dead.
24. Vedic Indian mythology:
• Indra: supreme king of gods, god of thunder and war, often depicted with a thunderbolt.
• Agni: god of fire and mediator between humans and gods, playing a key role in Vedic rituals.
• Varuna: god of water and cosmic order, overseeing the laws of nature.