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Lists of deities by cultural sphere

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This is an index to deities of the different religions, cultures and mythologies of the world, listed by region or culture.

Africa

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Poster of a Mami Wata, "serpent priestess" painted ca. 1926 by German (Hamburg) artist Schleisinger, displayed in shrines as a popular image of Mami Wata in Africa and in the Diaspora.[1][2]

North Africa

Osiris, lord of the dead. His green skin symbolizes rebirth

Sub-Saharan Africa

Americas

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Central America

North America

South America

Asia

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Caucasus

Central Asia

East Asia

North Asia

South Asia

The image illustrates the Hindu belief that each part of the cow embodies a particular deity

Southeast Asia

West Asia

Europe

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Oceania

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References

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  1. ^ Jell-Bahlsen 1997, p. 105
  2. ^ Chesi 1997, p. 255)