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In Gallic mythology, the Gallicenae were nine virgin priestesses who, by their charms, could raise the wind and waves, turn themselves into any animal they wished, cure wounds and disease, and predict the future.
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In the mythology of the Bushpeople of Botswana, Gauna (Gawa, Gawama) was death, leader of spirits. He lived in the underworld, and was forever roaming in the Upper World to snatch away mortals and carry them below. His people were miserable and restless under the earth, and always tried to escape and take over the Upper World. During the time when Kaang lived on Earth, he kept Gauna in check, and in particular taught human beings a series of rituals and taboos which, rigorously observed, would keep the ghosts in their graves and stop Gauna from taking over the Upper World.
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In the mythology of Burma, Gautama is the chief deity. His favourite offering is a paper umbrella.
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In Zoroastrianism, Gayomart was the first man, whose seed was buried in the earth for 40 years and then produced the first human couple.
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In Persian mythology, Geush Urvan was the power of Mother Earth given form as a bull. For the 3000 years it lived on Earth, all the strength of the universe was located there. Then Mithras killed it, and its energy was transferred to the sky, where universal strength ever afterwards belonged to the gods. The decaying corpse, however, remained on Earth, and the last scraps of Geush Urvan's power were reformed into every species of animal and plant.
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Gikuyu and Mumbi were the spiritual ancestors of all the Kikuyu people. They had nine daughters. For the daughters, Gikuyu found nine husbands beneath a large fig tree at Murang'a for the daughters. These husbands then became the ancestors of the nine Kikuyu clans.
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In Rosicrucian mythology, Gnomes are elemental spirits that inhabit the inner parts of the earth where they are guardians of mines and quarries and the such-like.
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In the mythology of Principe, Goo-goo are lucky goblin-like creatures that live deep in the forest. The story goes that if you catch one, and feed it well it will bring great wealth to you.
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In Fon mythology, Gu was a blacksmith-god who took not human form but the shape of a tool. At the beginning of creation his parent, Mawu-Lisa, made him in the form of a trowel, using him to mould human beings from the celestial dung-heap. When mortals were establishing themselves on earth. Mawu-Lisa changed Gu's shape to that of a metal blade embedded in a rock, and sent him to earth to teach humans how to make and use tools of their own.
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In Taino mythology, Guabancex is the goddess of hurricanes.
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In Chinese mythology, Guan Di or Guang Gong was the god of martial arts, law, and of the diplomacy which prevents or puts an end to fighting. His wisdom came partly from his courteous manner, partly from his knowledge of literature, and partly from knowledge of the future.
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In Chinese mythology, Guanyin is the goddess of mercy.
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In Wishok mythology, Guatrigakwitl is the creator who made all things.
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The Guebres were Persian fire worshippers.
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In the myths of the Araucanian people of Chile, Guecufu was the king of demons and arch-enemy of Guinechen. He was always sending plagues, floods and other disasters to wipe out Guinechen's mortal creations, and Guinechen' s interventions - and therefore die war between the two supernatural beings - guaranteed not only dissension in die universe, but also its continuity.
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In Araucanian mythology, Guinechen or Guienapun ensured the continuation of life in the universe. He was perpetually at war with Pillan the thunder-god and with Guecufu king of the demons. Their struggle kept the universe in equilibrium, and the myth forecast that when that struggle was disturbed, the world would end.
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In north-eastern English mythology, a Gytrash is a spirit which takes the form of a horse, mule or large dog and haunts solitary ways and sometimes comes upon belated travellers.
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