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List of lunar deities

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Reference excerpt

A lunar deity is a deity who represents the Moon, or an aspect of it. Lunar deities and Moon worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms. The following is a list of lunar deities:

Africa

Americas

Aztec mythology Metztli, Deity of the moon and farmers Coyolxauhqui, a Goddess. Tecciztecatl, a God.

Cahuilla mythology Menily, a Goddess.

Haitian Vodou Kalfu, a God.

Hopi mythology Muuya, a God.

Incan mythology Mama Killa, a Goddess. Ka-Ata-Killa, a Goddess. Coniraya, a God.

Inuit mythology Alignak , a God. Igaluk, sister of Alignak (technically the sun). Tarqiup Inua, a God.

Lakota mythology Hanwi, a Goddess.

Maya mythology Goddess Awilix; Xbalanque was their mortal (male) incarnation. Maya moon goddess.

Muisca religion Huitaca, a Goddess. Chía, a Goddess.

Nivaclé Mythology Jive'cla

Pawnee mythology Pah, a God.

Tupi Guarani mythology Abaangui, a God. Arasy, a Goddess. Jaci, a God/Goddess, whose gender depends on the tribe.

East Asia

Ainu religion Kunnechup Kamui, a God.

Chinese mythology Jie Lin, a God that carries the Moon across the night sky. Changxi, the mother of twelve moons corresponding to the twelve months of the year. Chang'e, an immortal who lives on the Moon. Taiyin Xingjun (太陰星君; Tàiyīn xīng jūn) or Queen Jiang(Jiuhou Nü) of Investiture of the Gods in taoism and Chinese folk religion. Tu'er Ye, a rabbit God who lives on the Moon. Wu Gang, an immortal who lives on the Moon.

Indonesian mythology Dewi Ratih, a Goddess. Silewe Nazarata, a Goddess.

Japanese mythology Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, a God.

Korean mythology Myeongwol, a Goddess.

Vietnamese mythology Thần Mặt Trăng, the embodiment of the moon, the daughter of Ông Trời. Hằng Nga, a Goddess who lives on the moon.

Philippines

Philippine mythology Kabigat (Bontok mythology): the goddess of the moon who cut off the head of Chal-chal's son; her action is the origin of headhunting. Bulan (Ifugao mythology): the moon deity of the night in charge of nighttime. Moon Deity (Ibaloi mythology): the deity who teased Kabunian for not yet having a spouse. Delan (Bugkalot mythology): deity of the moon, worshiped with the sun and stars; congenial with Elag; during quarrels, Elag sometimes covers Delan's face, causing the different phases of the moon; giver of light and growth. Bulan (Ilocano mythology): the moon god of peace who comforted the grieving Abra. Bulan (Pangasinense mythology): the merry and mischievous moon god, whose dim palace was the source of the perpetual light which became the stars; guides the ways of thieves. Wife of Mangetchay (Kapampangan mythology): wife of Mangetchay who gave birth to their daughter whose beauty sparked the great war; lives in the Moon. Mayari (Kapampangan mythology): the moon goddess who battled her brother, Apolaqui. Apûng Malyari (Kapampangan mythology): moon god who lives in Mount Pinatubo and ruler of the eight rivers. Mayari (Tagalog mythology): goddess of the moon; sometimes identified as having one eye; ruler of the world during nighttime and daughter of Bathala. Dalagang nasa Buwan (Tagalog mythology): the maiden of the moon. Dalagang Binubukot (Tagalog mythology): the cloistered maiden in the moon. Unnamed Moon God (Tagalog mythology): the night watchman who tattled on Rajo's theft, leading to an eclipse. Bulan-hari (Tagalog mythology): one of the deities sent by Bathala to aid the people of Pinak; can command rain to fall; married to Bitu-in. Bulan (Bicolano mythology): son of Dagat and Paros; joined Daga's rebellion; his body became the Moon; in another myth, he was alive and from his cut arm, the earth was established, and from his tears, the rivers and seas were established. Haliya (Bicolano mythology): the goddess of the moon, often depicted with a golden mask on her face. Libulan (Bisaya mythology): the copper-bodied son of Lidagat and Lihangin; killed by Kaptan's rage during the great revolt; his body became the moon. Bulan (Bisaya mythology): the moon deity who gives light to sinners and guides them in the night. Launsina (Capiznon mythology): the goddess of the Sun, Moon, stars, and seas, and the most beloved because people seek forgiveness from her. Diwata na Magbabaya (Bukidnon mythology): simply referred as Magbabaya; the good supreme deity and supreme planner who looks like a man; created the Earth and the first eight elements, namely bronze, gold, coins, rock, clouds, rain, iron, and water; using the elements, he also created the sea, sky, Moon, and stars; also known as the pure god who wills all things; one of three deities living in the realm called Banting. Bulon La Mogoaw (T'boli mythology): one of the two supreme deities; married to Kadaw La Sambad; lives in the seventh layer of the universe. Moon Deity (Maranao mythology): divine being depicted in an anthropomorphic form as a beautiful young woman; angels serve as her charioteers.

Europe

Oceania

Malagasy mythology Andriamahilala, a Goddess.

Polynesian mythology Avatea, a God. Fati, a God. Hina, a Goddess. Mahina, a Goddess. Marama, a God.

Australian Aboriginal mythology Bahloo, a God.

Mandjindja mythology Kidili, a God.

Yolŋu mythology Ngalindi, a God.

Western Asia

Anatolian Arma (Luwian religion), a God. Kašku (Hittite mythology), a God. Men (Phrygian mythology), a God.

Elamite Napir, a God.

Hinduism

God Agni, invoked as a male Moon deity in some hymns Chandra or Soma, the Moon God. Anumati, the Moon Goddess.

Hurro-Urartian Kušuḫ (Hurrian religion), god of the moon. Selardi (Urartian religion), a Goddess.

Semitic mythology Aglibol (Palmarene mythology), a God. Almaqah (Sabaean mythology), a God. Baal Hammon (Punic religion), a God. Saggar (Eblaite religion), a God. Sin (Mesopotamian mythology), a God. Ta'lab (Arabian mythology), a God. Wadd (Minaean mythology), a God. Yarikh (Amorite and Ugaritic mythology), a God.

Turkic mythology Ay Ata, a God.

Zoroastrianism Mah, a God.

See also Allah as a lunar deity List of solar deities Man in the Moon Moon idol, a type of firedog Moon rabbit Nature worship Sky deity Solar deity Worship of heavenly bodies

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In the classroom: List of lunar deities is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Lists of deities, Lunar deities, Moon-related lists, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
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A lunar deity is a deity who represents the Moon, or an aspect of it. Lunar deities and Moon worship can be found throughout most of recorded history in various forms.

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