I-M

A-B

B-F

F-I

I-M

M-R

M-T

T-Z

Ika-Zuchi-no-Kami Japan Group of even Shinto demons who reside in the Underworld. Their rumblings can be heard during volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

Iki-Ryo Japan The spirit of anger and envy which harms.

Illapa Inca God of weather, especially thunder, lightning and rain. Seen as a man carrying a club and rocks in his hands, or as a man in shining clothes.

Imana Africa Creator and the supporter of all the Banyarwanda people.

Imiut Egypt Protective deity of the underworld.

Imra Hindu The Supreme god of Kafirstan in Hindu Kush.

Imset Egypt One of the four protective deities of embalming. Protected the liver of the deceased.

Inanna Mesopotamian The most important of the Summerian divinities, she is the goddess of love, fertility and war. Her symbol is the eight-pointed star.

Inari Japan Both a male and female deity, Inari is the god/goddess of rice and agriculture.

Indivia Roman God of jealousy.

Indra Hindu In Vedic myths, the supreme god and lord of the thunder and lightning. He was the ruler of the gods, and weilded his weapon, a lightning to protect them and the humans from the forces of evil. In later eras his supremacy was supplanted by Vishnu and Shiva, and he became simply a weather god and the ruler of the lesser deities.

Indrani Hindu Wife of Indra, originally just a feminine form of that god. Came to personify jealousy and wrath.

Inmutef Egypt Deity who bears the heavens.

Inti Inca Sun god and the protector and ancestor of the Incas. He is portrayed as a shining, golden disc with a human face.

Ipet Egypt Goddess of childbirth and 'mother of the two lands'. Pictured as a hippopotamus.

Irkalla Mesopotamian See Ereshkigal.

Isara Mesopotamian Goddess of oaths and queen of judgment.

Ishkhara Mesopotamian Babylonian goddess of love.

Ishkur Mesopotamian Summerian god of storms and rain.

Ishtar Mesopotamian Violent Summerian and Babylonian goddess of love and fertility. She had a habit of attracting lovers and then killing or maiming them.

Isis Egypt One of the most popular goddesses of Egypt. The divine queen and mother of the heavens, both sister and wife to Osiris and mother of Horus. She was the protector and mother-figure of the pharaohs and the protector of women, children and sailors. Her worship lasted well into the Roman era,

Isora Japan God of the seashore.

Itzamna Mayan Founder of the Mayan culture and the state-god of the empire. He taught the people writing, heling and the use of the calendar. Also known as 'God D'.

Itzananohk`u Mayan God of Lacandon.

Itzlacoliuhque Aztec Obsidian knife god.

Itzli Aztec Stone knife god, and god of sacrifice.

Itzpapalotl Aztec Dragon-like being, Goddess of agriculture.

Ix Mayan One of the four Bacabs. He is associated with the West and the color black.

Ix Chebel Yax Mayan See Ixchel.

Ixchel Mayan Earth and moon goddess, she is the patron of weaving and pregnant women. Pictured with a smanke as a headband and a skirt embroidered with crossbones.

Ixtab Mayan Goddess of the noose and the gallows, she is the patron of those who died by suicide. She is pictured as a woman hanging from a tree by a noose, here eyes closed and her body partly decomposed.

Ixtlilton Aztec God of healing, medicine, feasting and games.

Ixzaluoh Mayan Water goddess who invented weaving.

Izanagi Japan Primordial god of the sky and the creator of everything good and right. With his wife Izanami he created the first of the Japanese islands.

Izanami Japan Primordial goddess of the earth and darkness. With her husband Izangi she helped create the first of the Japanese islands. Died in childbirth and became goddess of the Underworld and the dead.

Jaganmatri Hindu See Durgha.

Janus Roman The god of gates, doors, beginnings and endings. He is usually pictured as a double-faced god, one face looking in either direction.

Ji Nu China Goddess of the stars.

Jian Lao China God of the earth and permanence.

Jin Jia China God of literature. He punishes wicked scholars and waves a flag before the homes offamilies whose descendants will achieve high honor in the Imperial Examinations.

Jinushigami Japan Minor deity who watches over a town or plot of land.

Jizo Japan Japanese Buddha of great compassion. He is the protector of pregnant women, children, and travelers. Identical to the Indian god Kshitigarbha.

Joh Egypt God of the moon.

Jok Africa Creator god of the Alur tribesmen of Uganda and Zaire.

Jord Norse Goddess of the primitive and unpopulated earth. She is a wife of Odin and mother of Thor.

Jormungand Norse The Midgard Serpent, an enormous serpent that encircles the earth, biting it's own tail. One of three children of Loki and Angrboda.

Jove Roman See Jupiter.

Juichimen Japan Buddhist god of mercy.

Juno Roman Queen of the gods, wife of Jupiter and the protector of the Roman state. She was the guardian of the Empire's finances and considered the Matron Goddess of all Rome. Identified with the Greek Hera.

Jupiter Roman Ruler of the gods, he was the god of sky, lightning and thunder. He was also considered the Patron god of Rome, and his temple was the official place of state business and sacrifices. Equivalent to the Greek Zeus.

Jurojin Japan Shinto god of longevity and a happy old age. He is one of the Shichi Fukujin, the seven gods of luck.

Justitia Roman Goddess of justice, she is usually portrayed blindfolded and holding a set of scales and a sword or scepter.

Juturna Roman Goddess of wells and springs. Also the wife of Janus.

Juventas Roman Goddess of youth. Equivalent to the Greek Hebe. Kaang Africa Creator god of the African Bushmen.

Ka-Ata-Killa Inca Moon goddess, probably originated in Pre-Incan civilizations. Primarily worshipped around Lake Titicaca.

Kagutsuchi Japan Japanese god of fire.

Kaka-Guie Africa Protector of men and god of death and the afterlife among the Baule Negroes of the Ivory Coast.

Kaksisa Mesopotamian God of the star Sirius.

Kali Hindu A mother goddess and the symbol of dissolution and destruction. She destroys ignorance and maintains the world order, as well as blessing those who strive for knowledge. She is pictured as a black figure with a protruding tongue, four arms, a necklace of severed heads and a belt of severed arms. In her hands she holds a bloody sword and the head of a demon.

Kalki Hindu The tenth and final Avatar of Vishnu, who will come to earth to destroy the wicked and renew creation.

Kalunga Africa God of the sea and supreme creator god of the Lunda people.

Kama Hindu God of love. Seen as a winged youth carrying a bow and arrows.

Kamado-gami Japan Gods of the hearth.

Kami-kaze Japan God of wind, storms and viscous cold weather.

Kaminari Japan Goddess of thunder, known as the Thunder Queen and the Heavenly Noise.

Kan Mayan One of the Bacabs, he is associated with the East and the color yellow.

Kanayama-hiko Japan God of metals.

Kanayama-hime Japan Goddess of metals.

Kan-u-Uayeyab Mayan Guardian of the cities.

Kan-xib-yui Mayan God who recreated the earth afte the Bacabs destroyed it.

Kari Norse Leader of the storm giants.

Kartikeya Hindu War god and bestower of knowledge and power. He has six faces and carries a spear. He is the most masculine and firey of the Hindu gods.

Karttikeya Hindu God of war and the general of the celestial armies. He is pictured with six arms and six legs.

Kauket Egypt Primordial who rules the darkness of primal chaos.

Kawa-no-Kami Japan God of rivers. Although many rivers had their own god, he was the ruler of all rivers.

Kebechet Egypt Goddess who represents purification through water. A major Goddess of the funeral cult, she is pictured as a snake.

Kebechsenef Egypt One of the four gods of embalming. Protector of the lower viscera of the deceased.

Kemwer Egypt Black bull god.

Kenro-Ji-Jin Japan God of earth.

Khem Egypt God of fertility, agriculture and human reproduction. Pictured as a mummy.

Khentamenti Egypt Ancient jackal-headed god of the dead. Later recognized as Osiris.

Khentimentiu Egypt God who rules the destiny of the dead. Called the 'dog of the dead'.

Khepri Egypt Scarab beetle god. Said to roll the sun across the horizon in the same way that scarab beetles roll balls of dung through the desert. Symbolized rebirth, renewal and everlasting life. Seen as a beetle, man with the face of a beetle, or man with a beetle on his head.

Khnum Egypt God who created the bodies of the gods and men on his potter's wheel. Pictured as a ram-headed man.

Khonvoum Africa Hunter god of the Pygmies. Also considered the creator of mankind and the jungles.

Ki Mesopotamian Goddess of the earth.

Kianto Mayan The Lacandon god of foreigners and diseases.

K'in Mayan Sun god.

Kinich Ahau Mayan Sun god portrayed as a firebird or phoenix. Similar to the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl.

Kishi-Bojin Japan Goddess of children and childbirth, it is to Kishi-Bojin that women pray for children.

Kishijoten Japan Goddess of luck and beauty, she is the patron of song and dance and protector of the Geishas.

Kishimo-jin Japan Buddhist goddess of compassion and protectoress of children.

Kojin Japan Ancient tree deity and goddess of the kitchen. She lives in an enoki tree.

Kombu Africa Creator god.

Kon Inca God of the rain and the southern wind. He brings the rain from the north, and takes it with him when he returns.

Ko-no-Hana Japan The Blossom Princess, she is the goddess of spring and the one who makes the flowers blossom.

Koshin Japan God of the roads.

Koya-no-Myoin Japan God of the sacred Mount Koya. Seen as a hunter with a red face and two hounds.

Krishna Hindu The eighth avatar of Vishnu, Krishna is one of the most popular gods of India. He is seen as the defender of people and the symbol of love between gods and men. He is often depicted playing the flute.

Kubera Hindu God of wealth.

Kui-xing China Stellar god. In charge of issuing official testimonials.

Kuk Egypt God of the darkness of primal chaos. With Kauket, produces the twilight at the end of the day.

Kukulcan Mayan Supreme god, the master of the four elements and the god of resurrection and reincarnation. He is pictured as a feathered serpent, very similar to the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl.

Kukunochi-no-Kami Japan Shinto god of the trees.

Kulitta Mesopotamian Goddess of music.

Kulla Mesopotamian The Babylonian god who restores temples.

Kuni-Toko-tachi Japan Earth deity who lives in Mt. Fuji.

Kura-Okami Japan God of rain and snow.

Kurma Hindu The cosmic tortise, on which the world sits in Vedic myths. Second avatar of Vishnu.

Kusag Mesopotamian God who is high priest of the gods, the patron od priests in Babylonia.

Kvasir Norse The wisest of the Vanir gods. He was killed by dwarves who mixed his blood with honel, thus forming the legendary mead of peotry.

Kwan Yin China Also Guan Yin. One of the great bodhisattvas of Chinese Buddhism, Kwan Yin is seen as the patron of mercy and childless women. Often depicted as the thousand-eyed and thousand-armed, or holding a child.

La Sirčne Vodou An aspect of Erzuile who represents the sea. She is seen as a mermaid.

Lactans Roman God of agriculture.

Laga Norse Goddess of wells and springs.

Lahar Mesopotamian Summerian god of cattle and sheep.

Lakshmi Hindu The goddess of prosperity, purity, happiness and generosity. She has four arms, representing the four spiritual virtues. She sits on a fully-blossomed lotus, a symbol of divine truth. Her palm is always outstretched to bless those in need. She has an aura of divine happiness, mental and spiritual satisfaction and prosperity. She is the wife of Vishnu.

Lamastu Mesopotamian Demon who causes fever and childhood diseases.

Lan Cai-he China One of the Ba Xian. Depicted as dressed in rags, wearing a belt made of black wood, and wearing a boot on one foot while the other one is bare. In summer he would wear a thick overcoat but dress lightly in winter. His breath is like hot steam.

Lao-jun China Deified form of Lao-zi, one of the founders of Taoism.

Laran Etruscan God of war. Pictured as a naked young man wearing a helmet and carrying a spear.

Larenta Roman See Dea Tacita.

Lares Roman Guardian spirits of the house and fields. Possibly a remnant of ancestor worship, these spirits were protectors of individual Roman families, who had shrines to their Lares in their homes.

Lasa Etruscan Goddesses who guard the graves of believers. Sometimes pictured with wings. Their symbols are the mirror and the wreath.

Latona Roman See Leto.

Laverna Roman Goddess of unlawful gain, the patron of thieves, cheats and frauds.

Legba Africa see Eshu.

Legba Vodou The most powerful of all the loa and the guardian of the gate between the material world and the world of the loas. He also has great wisdom and knowledge of the past and future. Every ritual begins with a sacrifice to Legba. He is the guardian of the sun and his color is black.

Lei-gong China Chinese god of thunder. Depicted as having the beak, wings and claws of an owl, although his body is in the shape of a human. Carries a drum and hammer.

Lei-zi China Goddess of thunder. Taught the Chinese the art of breeding silkworms.

Leto Greek A goddess identified with the moon and the goddess Selene, she is the mother of the divine twins, Artemis and Apollo.

Li Tie-guai China One of the Ba Xian. Depicted as crippled in one leg and using a crutch.

Liber Roman Old Italian god of fertilityand nature. He was later believed to be a counterpart of Dionysus.

Libera Roman Fertility goddess and the wife of Liber. Later equated with Proserpina.

Liberalitas Roman God of generousity.

Libertas Roman Goddess of freedom.

Libitina Roman Goddess of corpses and funerals. Her temple contained all of the necessary impliments for funeral services, which citizens could rent. Later equated with Proserpina.

Lima Roman Goddess of thresholds.

Ling-bao tian-zong China Ruler of the Second Heaven of Taoist teachings. Guardian of magical writings. He calculates time and regulates the yin and yang.

Lisa Africa Fon god of the sun, sky and power.

Liu Bei China God of basket makers and straw shoe sellers.

Lleu Celtic See Lugh.

Loco Vodou An aspect of Legba, he is the master of the hounfort (temple) and loa of medicine and the healing arts.

Lofn Norse Goddess of forbidden love, who blesses all illicit love affairs.

Loki Norse Trickster god of the Norse, concerned with thievery, magic and fire. He is actually a giant, but is often considered one of the Aesir due to his blood oath with Odin. He is mischevious and handsome, but is also cruel and bloodthirsty - especially in his connections to the death of Balder. He was chained under a mountain by the other gods and left with the venom of a snake dripping on his face. During Ragnarok, his chains will break and he will lead the giants in their battle with the gods.

Long-wang China The Dragon Kings, gods of funerals and rain.

Losna Etruscan Goddess of the Moon.

Lu Ban China God of carpenters.

Lu Dong-bin China One of the Ba Xian of Taoism. Considered compassion to be the main way of attaining perfection.

Lucifer Roman God of the morning star and the son of Aurora.

Lucina Roman She who brings children into light". Goddess of childbirth. Later equated with Juno.

Lugh Celtic Called "Lugh of the light hand" he is a sun god and protector of the harvest. Worshipped in midsummer.

Luna Roman Goddess of the moon, later identified with Diana and Hecate. Equivalent to the Greek Selena.

Lu-xing China God of the imperial star. Also god of literature.

Ma Wang China God of horses.

Maahes Egypt God of punishment for transgressions. Invoked to protect the innocent. Seen as a lion or lion-headed man with a knife.

Ma'at Egypt Goddess of truth, judgment and order. She represented the concepts of justice and universal order, and all judges were her representatives. Pictured as a woman with a large ostrich feather in her crown.

Macuilxochitl Aztec See Xochipilli.

Magna Mater Roman Roman nake for Cybele, but also used to identify Rhea.

Magni Norse Son of Thor and god of brute strength. He was the only being stronger than his father.

Mahes Egypt God of the summer heat an called 'Lord of the Massacre'. Pictured as a lion or man with a lion's head.

Maia Roman Goddess of fertility and spring. Probably the goddess for whom the month of May is named. Often equated with Fauna and Ops.

Maiesta Roman Goddess of honor and reverence.

Maitreya Hindu The Buddha who is to come in the future.

Malinalxochi Aztec Sorceress Goddess with power over scorpions, snakes and other stinging, biting insects of the desert.

Mama Mesopotamian Mother goddess.

Mama Allpa Inca Goddess of the Earth and of the harvest. Seen with many breasts, indicating fertility.

Mama Cocha Inca Goddess of the sea and provider of the sea's bounty. She is a favorite of sefarers and fishermen.

Mama Oello Inca Mother goddess of the Incas. She taught them spinning.

Mama Pacha Inca Goddess of the earth and overseer of planting and harvesting. Seen as a huge dragon which causes earthquakes.

Mama Quilla Inca Moon goddess and wife of the sun god, Inti. She oversaw marriages, feast days and the calendar.

Mami Wata Africa African deity of the water and of excess, she is seen as both a mermaid (complete with tail) and a beautiful woman walking the streets of modern Africa. She loves all things expensive, modern and beautiful.

Ma-mian China Bureaucrat of the underworld.

Mamitu Mesopotamian Akkadian goddess of fate and judgment in the Underworld.

Mammetu Mesopotamian Babylonian goddess of fate and destiny.

Manannan mac Lir Celtic Irish god of the sea and fertility. He forecasts the weather. He is older than the Tuatha De Dannan, yet appears to be one of them.

Manasa-Devi Hindu Serpent goddess.

Manco Capac Inca God of fire and progenitor of the Incas.

Mani Norse God of the moon and brother of the sun goddess Sol. He drove the moon chariot through the sky each night.

Mania Etruscan Guardian of the Underworld.

Mania Roman Goddess of the dead and called the mother of ghosts. Her name means insanity.

Mantus Etruscan God of the Underworld and of the city of Mantua.

Marassa Vodou The sacred twins, considered to have balance and be two parts of the same whole. Saluted at every ritual.

Marduk Mesopotamian God of thunderstorms, fertility, and the supreme leader of the gods after defeating Tiamat. Later known as Bel or Baal.

Marinette Vodou Powerful and violent loa of the Petro family.

Marisha-Ten Japan Queen of heaven, goddess of the light, sun and moon.

Mars Roman God of war and one of the most important of Roman deities. He was originally a god of the earth and fertility. His Greek equivalent is Ares, but Mars was seen in a much more favorable light than the cowardly Ares. He was one of the state gods of Rome and had many temples in the city.

Martu Mesopotamian God of destruction by storms and of the steppes.

Maruts Hindu Minor storm deities, agressive and violent in temperment.

Massim-Biambe Africa Omnipotent creator god of the Mundang people of the Congo.

Matarisvan Hindu Messenger of the gods in Vedic times.

Matsya Hindu The first incarnation of Vishnu. A fish who saved Manu from the great flood in the Indian version of the Noah's Ark story.

Matuta Roman Goddess of the dawn and of harbors and newborns.

Mawaya-no-kami Japan Kami, or deity of the toilet. Occasionally invoked to help with gynecological diseases or ailments of theeyes and teeth.

Mawu Africa Supreme deity of the Fon people. Married to Lisa.

Mbaba Mwana Waresa Africa Goddess of the Zulu people, who gave mankind the gift of beer.