[LoGH] and even more names!
Rob Ketcherside (roba@anime.net)
Thu, 28 Sep 2000 21:24:37 -0700
BTW, I highly recommend a search at
http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/search.html for names. This covers all of
the major mythologies, and has at least the major gods/heroes of each.
Names:
Kuasir
Kulishuna
Kuasir should be Kvasir; the kana is correct at KUVaSHIRU.
http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/articles/k/kvasir.html
In Norse mythology, Kvasir was the wisest of the Vanir, fashioned from the
spittle of all the gods. Two brothers, the dwarves Fjalar and Galar, invited
him to a feast in their dismal cavern and killed him. The dwarves mixed his
blood with honey and preserved it in two jars and a cauldron. The mixture
fermented, creating the mead of poetry. Those who drink it become inspired
poets.
Kulishuna should be Krishna, the Hindu god/hero.
http://www.pantheon.org/mythica/articles/k/krishna.html
In Hinduism and Indian mythology Krishna is the eighth avatar or
reincarnation of the god Vishnu. Also Krishna is one of the most popular
Hindu gods.
According to legend Krishna was not only divine, but heroic as well. He is
alleged to have defeated numerous dragons and monsters, and eventually as
predicted, killed his half-uncle the tyrannical king Kamsa.
