Dictionary Of God And Godedesses

166 KuberaKubera (misshapen)1. God of riches. Hindu (Vedic, Epic and Puranic).He was originally the head of the YAKSAS spirits ofthe forests, but by Puranic times was associatedwith wealth and productivity. He is also a dikpalaguardian of the northern quarter. The son ofPulastya and Idavida, his consorts include Yaksi,VASUDHARA and Vriddhi. Identified with the city ofAlaka. He is depicted as a dwarfish figure ridingupon a Brahman or a chariot. Color: white. Attributes:generally carrying a purse, but occasionallywith various other items. Also Kuvera, Kauveri.2. God of riches. Buddhist-Lamaist [Tibet]. Oneof a group of DHARMAPALA with terrible appearanceand royal attire. Also a dikpala or guardian ofthe northern quarter. Color: yellow. Attributes: ax,banner, club, cup, hook, Ichneumon disgorgingjewels, noose, reliquary and occasionally a trident.Kubjika (hump-back)Goddess of writing. Hindu. Personification of thethirty-two Tantric syllables.KujuSky spirit. Yukaghir [eastern Siberia]. A benevolentbeing who supplies mankind with food.When fish appear in great numbers in the lakes,they are thought to have fallen from the sky.Kuku-Ki-Waka-Muro-Tsuna-Ne-No-KamiGuardian deity. Shinto [Japan]. The god whoguards the house and its environs as a whole.KukulcanCreator god. Mayan (classical Mesoamerican)[Mexico]. Kukulcan is, in origin, a Toltec god whowas adopted by the Mayan culture and who correspondsclosely with the Aztec deity QUETZAL-COATL. He is chiefly concerned with reincarnation,but is also responsible for the elements of fire,earth and water. He is depicted with various attributes,including a torch or a lizard representing fire,maize for earth, and a fish for water. Also God B.Kubuddhi (stupid)Minor goddess. Hindu. One of the consorts ofGANESA.KucumatzSupreme god. Mayan (Quiche Indian, classicalMesoamerican) [Mexico]. An androgynous beingwho created all things out of itself. Comparablewith KUKULCAN.Kuei ShingGod of literature. Chinese. Believed to residein the star constellation of Ursa Major. AlsoZhong-Kui.Kuku-Toshi-No-KamiGod of grain. Shinto [Japan]. The deity responsiblefor the harvest of full-grown rice. Hisshrines are often serviced by Buddhist priests.Kuladevata (family god)Generic name of a household god. Hindu. Thegod is chosen by a family to be their guardiandeity and they all assemble at his temple, as andwhen necessary, for worship. Also Kulanayaka.KuladeviGoddess. Hindu. The female equivalent of aKULADEVATA.