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Showing posts with label puberty. Show all posts

Goddess Shasti

 



Shasti is a Hindu deity who protects children.

Shasti safeguards pregnant women and children until they reach puberty.

Midwives and nurses adore her, and she is depicted as a matronly figure riding a cat.


For more refer to my list Of Hindu, Buddhist, And Jain (South Asian) Goddesses From India, Nepal, And Tibet.


~Kiran Atma

Goddess Shamhat

 



Shamhat: Mesopotamian erotic goddess.

Shamhat, the High Priestess of Inanna who reigns over holy marriage ceremonies and sensual actions, is well-known throughout Mesopotamian society.

She wields the heavenly secrets' power and oversees puberty's physical and mental metamorphosis.

Shamhat teaches sensuality as well as the standards and etiquette expected in elite society.


~Kiran Atma