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Chronicles

Every myth carries a truth older than the civilization that told it.

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Persian & Zoroastrian

Spenta Mainyu

Spenta Mainyu (the “Bounteous Spirit”), the beneficent creative spirit of Zoroastrianism — the holy, life-giving aspect of Ahura Mazda through which the

Aug 11, 202612 min read

Persian & Zoroastrian

Angra Mainyu

Angra Mainyu (Ahriman), the evil spirit and great adversary of Zoroastrianism — the hostile power of darkness, the lie, death, and chaos who assails the

Aug 11, 20268 min read

Persian & Zoroastrian

Ahura Mazda

Ahura Mazda (Ohrmazd), the supreme God of Zoroastrianism — the uncreated, all-wise, wholly good creator of the cosmos and source of light, truth, and

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Ancient European

Voltumna

Voltumna (Veltha), the chief national god of the Etruscan league — the supreme deity at whose great sanctuary the twelve cities of the Etruscan

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Ancient European

Usil

Usil, the Etruscan god of the sun — the divine power of the sun who rises from the sea at dawn bearing the blazing disc and crowned with rays, the radiant

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Ancient European

Laran

Laran, the Etruscan god of war — the divine warrior of battle and conflict, depicted as a youthful armed warrior, a guardian of boundaries and protector

Aug 10, 20269 min read

Ancient European

Nethuns

Nethuns, the Etruscan god of water, springs, wells, and the sea — the deity of all the waters, lord of the springs and the deep, wielder of the trident,

Aug 10, 20267 min read

Ancient European

Fufluns

Fufluns, the Etruscan god of wine, vegetation, growth, and ecstatic revelry — the deity of the vine and the natural fertility of growing things, patron of

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Ancient European

Sethlans

Sethlans, the Etruscan god of fire, the forge, and metalworking — the divine smith and craftsman who works the fire and the metals and makes the gods’

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Ancient European

Turms

Turms, the Etruscan god of boundaries, commerce, travel, and the conducting of souls — the divine messenger and herald of the gods who escorts the souls

Aug 10, 20267 min read