Deity Collection (page 2)

Benzaiten or Benten
Alternative names for the goddess of grace and beauty, the tutelary genius of the island of Enoshima, the type of ideal womanhood

Religion / Egypt / Nephthys
A funerary deity, she mourns the Pharaoh when he dies, and escorts him into the Underworld

Fuxi and Nuwa, found in the tombs of Astana Cemetery, Turfan (painted silk)
LSE3512892 Fuxi and Nuwa, found in the tombs of Astana Cemetery, Turfan (painted silk) by Chinese School (7th century); National Museum, Seoul

Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Trancendental Wisdom, c. 1300 (andesite)
DBP420644 Prajnaparamita, Goddess of Trancendental Wisdom, c.1300 (andesite) by Indonesian School, (14th century); height: 126 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; Indonesian, out of copyright

Thangka depicting Green Tara (gouache on textile)
CHT182438 Thangka depicting Green Tara (gouache on textile) by Tibetan School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le paradis de la Tara verte; Tara is a female saviour)

An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c1523-1568. Artist: Agnolo Bronzino
An Allegory with Venus and Cupid, c1523-1568. The picture is likely to be that mentioned in Vasaris Life of Bronzino of 1568. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Hercules Brings Cerberus to Eurystheus, with Hermes and Athena, c6th century BC. Greek Vase from an Etruscan Tomb

Egypt. Goddess Nephthys. Relief. Memphis
Egyptian Art. Goddess Nephthys wearing a headdress in the shape of a house. Relief. Mit Rahina Open Air Museum. Memphis. Egypt

Illustration of ancient Egyptian god Horus holding key of life (ankh)

Statue of Buddha, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu, Nepal
Statue of Buddha (Shakyamuni) in Swayambhunath (also known as the Monkey Temple), a UNESCO World Heritage Site on top of Swayambhu hill on the western side of Kathmandu, Nepal

Hermes Trismegistus, classical god
Engraving depicting Hermes Trismegistus, a syncretism (joining) of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. The writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus were hugely influential on mediaeval

Sun-god Ra on his daily journey, ancient Egypt
Sun-god Ra embarking for his daily journey through Egypt. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of ancient Egyptian art

Novice monk praying at the feet of Giant Buddha statue, Wat Intharawihan (Wat In), Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Kali, Hindu goddess of destruction, Totem, India, Asia

Telesphorus Roman Deity
Roman healing deity, associated with Asclepius : personifying the hope of successful healing, he is represented as a boy in a hooded cloak

YU-HOANG, THE JADE EMPEROR [he has many other names] supreme deity of the Chinese pantheon

Datatreya image, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

Reclining Buddha at Long Son Pagoda, Nha Trang City, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mazu sea goddess in Thian Hock Keng Taoist temple, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Giant statue of the Monkey God Hanuman, along the Jaipur to Agra Highway, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Seated Buddha statue, Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai, Thailand

Arupadhatu Buddha, 8th century Buddhist site of Borobudur, UNESCO World Heritage Site, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddha statue in grotto, Tanzhe Temple, Beijing, China, Asia

Ancient Buddha image, Kakku Buddhist Ruins, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Buddhas at Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn), Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Buddha statue, spring cherry blossom, Ishiteji temple, Matsuyama city, Ehime prefecture, Shikoku Island, Japan, Asia

The god Bes, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Krishna with Gopis on a Riverbank, 1750-1775. Creator: Unknown
Krishna with Gopis on a Riverbank, 1750-1775. The god Krishna places a water pot on the head of Radha, his beloved. Radha is probably also depicted among the other milkmaids at an earlier moment

Cernunnos, the Celtic Horned God from the Pillar of the Boatmen of Paris, AD14-37. Constructed by Gaulish sailors. Discovered in 1710 within the foundations of the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris

Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Sekhmet, the lion-headed g
Egyptian Art. Temple of Kom Ombo. Ptolemaic Dynasty. 2nd century B.C. Dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris

The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, 1740. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
The Rebuke of Adam and Eve, 1740

A statue of Hercules and Cerberus
Hercules is capturing Cerberus and completeing his twelfth labour. This is from the portal of the Michaelertrakt, Hofburg, Vienna

Interior of the Temple at Esna, Upper Egypt, 1838. Artist: David Roberts
Interior of the Temple at Esna, Upper Egypt, 1838. A plate from Egypt and Nubia, engraved by Louis Haghe. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Untitled (Ruins of Roman Forum), c. 1867. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Untitled (Ruins of Roman Forum), c. 1867. A work made of albumen print

Veneration of Demeter (Ceres) (engraving)
7186067 Veneration of Demeter (Ceres) (engraving) by Saenredam, Jan (1565-1607); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veneration of Demeter (Ceres)

Venus, model 1817 / 1820, carved c. 1822 / 1823 (marble)
CGW445340 Venus, model 1817/1820, carved c. 1822/1823 (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822) (after); 175.2x50.8x45.7 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Picture of Radha and Krishna displayed in an ISKCON temple, Sarcelles, Seine St. Denis, France, Europe

Hanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs, ca. 1800. Creator: Unknown
Hanuman Bearing the Mountaintop with Medicinal Herbs, ca. 1800. Hanumans mighty tail carries his army

Orpheus, 1896. Artist: John MacAllan Swan
Orpheus, 1896. Painting held at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Studio Volume 73. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1918]

Juno and Carthage, c1636-1655. Artist: Eustache Le Sueur
Juno and Carthage, c1636-1655

Roman Relief of Saturn. Saturn is a god in ancient Roman religion, and a character in myth as god of generation, dissolution, plenty, wealth, agriculture, periodic renewal and liberation

Temple of Vesta. Rome. Italy
Italy. Rome. Temple of Vesta. Roman Forum

Ancient carved heads of gods on summit of Mount Nemrut, Nemrut Dagi (Nemrut Dag), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Asia

Lord Hanuman and Rama Miniature Painting on Paper
3609916 Lord Hanuman and Rama Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Creator: Lorenzo Monaco
The Intercession of Christ and the Virgin, before 1402. Christ and the Virgin pray to God on behalf of a prominent Florentine family

Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, 1593. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, 1593

The Door-God - Military, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Door-God - Military, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies

Gundestrup Cauldron, showing Celtic horned god Cernunnos with torc, Denmark, c100 BC

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"Exploring the Divine: A Glimpse into the Multifaceted Deities of India and Beyond" Immerse yourself in a world where gods and goddesses reign supreme, as we embark on a journey through captivating images that depict various deities from different cultures. In the heartland of India, behold the majestic Hindu gods Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman standing tall in all their divine glory. Their vibrant presence exudes power and devotion, reminding us of ancient tales that have shaped generations. Moving further into this mystical realm, we encounter Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati – three enchanting Hindu goddesses who embody beauty, prosperity, knowledge respectively. In awe-inspiring statues like Annapurna giving food at Lakshman temple or Lakshmi gracefully holding lotus flowers symbolizing wealth; these celestial beings inspire reverence among devotees. Venturing beyond Indian borders to Greece's rich mythology brings us face-to-face with Hermes - an exquisite sculpture by Jonnard. This messenger god captivates with his youthful charm and agility. Returning to India's spiritual landscape reveals Krishna and Rada entwined in eternal love - their divine union celebrated across centuries for its profound symbolism of devotion. Further east lies Padmasambhava statue nestled within Kathok Wodsallin Gompa in Sikkim. This revered figure represents enlightenment and compassion within Tibetan Buddhism—a testament to how diverse faiths intertwine across Asia. Titian's Venus of Urbino takes us back to Renaissance Europe—an embodiment of feminine grace that transcends time itself—reminding us that divinity knows no boundaries or cultural constraints. As our exploration continues northward towards Norse mythology, Odin sits regally upon his throne—a wise ruler overseeing realms unknown to mortals—an emblematic representation of strength intertwined with wisdom. Back amidst the vivid tapestry of Hinduism, we encounter the divine couple Visnu and Lakshmi.