Epic Civilisation 4 Flashcards
1
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Deva
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‘Shining one’. A universal power or deity.
2
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Devi
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A female deity
3
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Sakti
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The power or force of a deva, considered as his consort.
4
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Brahma
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The god responsible for creating the creation. Represents rajas.
5
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Visnu
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The god responsible for maintaining the creation. Maintains order by
incarnating himself with avataras. Represents sattva.
6
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Siva
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The god responsible for destroying creation. Represents tamas.
7
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Sarasvati
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Consort of Brahma, the power of wisdom.
8
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Laksmi
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Consort of Visnu, the power of increase and prosperity.
9
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Paravati
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Consort of Siva, the power of law.
10
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Indra
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Lord of the minor gods. Universal mind, lord of the elements
11
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Yama
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Death, controller and ender of all.
12
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Agni
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God of Fire
13
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Vayu
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God of Wind
14
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Surya
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God of Sun
15
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Prthivi
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Goddess of the Earth
