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Tisiphone—Female—Mediterranean
‘Avenger of Murder’—Greek goddess of jus-
tice and vengeance. One of the three Erinyes.
The other two are Alecto and Megaera.Tlazolteotl—Female—Central America
(Also known as Tlazolteotl Ixcuiname)
Animal association: Snake (red)
Aztec Earth Mother and goddess of sex.
She is a protector of children and of the
mother at childbirth. She is also said to offer
redemption at death. In that capacity she is
called ‘Eater of Filth’ because she is said to
consume the confessed sins of a lifetime.Toma—Female—Central Asia
Tibetan goddess associated with mind (hu-
man intellect).Tonacatecuhtli—Male—Central America
Wife: Tonacacihuatl
‘One at the center’—Aztec provider of boun-
tiful harvests. The meaning behind his name
notes that he is at the center of creation. When
things are in balance, the Wheel spins prop-
erly around him and the harvest is plenty.
When it is out of balance, the Wheel does not
spin properly and there is a poor harvest. The
Wheel in reference can be seen as the Wiccan
Wheel of the Year. When Winter lasts too
long, or when there is a late frost, plants die.
Thus the Wheel is out of balance, and the har-
vest is poor.Tonacacihuatl—Female—Central America
Husband: Tonacatecuhtli
Female aspect/wife of Tonacatecuhtli.Toruguenket—Male—South America
Brazilian moon god and personification of
evil. In opposition to Torushompek, much the
way the Christian Satan is in opposition to the
Christian God.Torushompek—Male—South America
Brazilian sun god and personification of
good. In opposition to Toruguenket much theway the Christian God is in opposition to the
Christian Satan.Tros—Male—Mediterranean
(Also known as Troy)
Lover: Callirhoe
Greek culture hero for whom the city of
Troy was named. He is the father of Ganymede
by Callirhoe.Tsai Shen—Male—Central Asia
Animal associations: Carp, Chicken (cock),
Tiger
Chinese god of wealth and prosperity.Tsukiyomi—Male—Far East
Father: Izanagi
Mother: Izanami
Japanese moon god and keeper of time.Tsul Kalu—Male—North America
Cherokee god of hunting. Patron of hunters.Tvashta—Male—Near East
(Also known as Tvashtar)
Father: Kashyapa
Mother: Aditi
Hindu craftsman responsible for crafting
the thunderbolt of Indra and the moon cup
which was used to serve ambrosia. He is one
of the Adityas. The Hindu month Phalguna
(February 20–March 21) is sacred to Tvashta.
See Adityas.Twen-Ch’ang—Male—Central Asia
Animal association: Crane
Chinese god of poetry and literature.
Sometimes cited as female.Tyndareus—Male—Mediterranean
Wife: Leda
King of Sparta. See Leda for a full account
of their children.z WB Chap 17.p65 399 7/11/2003, 6:05 PM