Many religious beliefs have a mythological basis. To this day, legends about the ancient gods endowed with omnipotence and supernatural strength, passed down from generation to generation, have survived. Such legends arose in various parts of the planet and became part of the culture of the peoples who inhabited it.
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One of the most revered gods in Egypt was Osiris. He was in charge of the forces of nature and the afterlife. As one of the many legends says, Osiris decided to destroy his brother, the god Set. Acting with cunning, Seth made a sarcophagus and announced during the feast that he would give it only to those who fit his creation. Unsuspecting Osiris tried to fit into the tomb. At this point, Seth and the other conspirators closed the lid. The insidious Seth threw the sarcophagus filled with lead into the Nile. Subsequently, Isis, the faithful wife of Osiris, was able to revive her husband.
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In ancient Greece, the supreme Olympic god Zeus was especially revered. Many legends have survived about the Greek gods, in which Zeus takes an active part. It was believed that it was he who gave humanity conscience and shame. In his relationships with other deities, Zeus has always acted as a formidable and punishing force. He was able to decide the fate of other gods and people. One of the legends tells how Zeus, in anger, ordered the titan Prometheus to be chained to a granite rock, who stole fire from the gods and gave it to people.
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The northern peoples living on the territory of Scandinavia worshiped the god Odin, who lived in the distant gloomy Valhalla. One was in charge of various aspects of life. According to legend, he, for example, bestowed writing on humanity. To do this, God had to voluntarily nail himself with his own spear to the Tree of Life for several days. At the end of this sacrifice, Odin descended from the tree, receiving illumination. Since then, the spear has become the main attribute of this Scandinavian god, the patron saint of the Vikings.
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The main deity of the Indians of South America was Quetzalcoatl. It was believed that he could change his appearance, turning into a green snake and other outlandish creatures. In the legends and traditions of the Indians, it was told how Quetzalcoatl, having turned into an ant, stole delicious maize grains from an anthill to pass them on to people. The main Indian god more than once entered into battles with his powerful opponents who tried to harm people. In one of the myths, he goes into distant exile, promising to return. Interestingly, the superstitious Indians mistook the first Europeans for the retinue of Quetzalcoatl, whose return was long awaited.
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The Indian god Shiva, together with Brahma and Vishnu, is part of the divine triad. Its task is to regulate the world order. Very often Shiva uses dance for this. Tired of dancing, Shiva stops for a while and rests. The Indians believed that at this time the world was plunging into chaos and darkness. Legend has it that Shiva appeared in the human world more than once, but more often than not he was not recognized. Once Shiva was even cursed by the sages when he demanded worship from them. Only after the miracles shown by Shiva did people rush to his feet, recognizing him as a god.
