deities
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KHARTOUM, Sudan — The ancient statues of the deities Heket and Beset, too heavy to move, were used for target practice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Hindus regard Kailash as the abode of deities Shiva and Parvati, while Tibetan Buddhists associate it with Mount Meru, which they say is the centre of the universe.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Priests used this odd object, divided into zones inscribed with the name of a god, as a teaching tool: In a sacrificed animal, departures from the liver’s usual features were viewed as messages from deities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Odysseus may have held out hope throughout years of setbacks, obstacles and traps laid by vengeful deities, but the man who plays him on the big screen is no optimist.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
In one story of this contest between the two deities, woman’s suffrage plays a part.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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