Goddesses and Myths - Asia
Goddesses and myths of Asia: images of the female divine in history. Deities and legendary women in China and India.
Amateras
Ancient Japanese sun goddess. Links from N.S. Gill, About Guide to Ancient History.
Izanami
Primordial goddess of Japan. Links from N.S. Gill, About Guide to Ancient History.
Lei-tzu or Si Ling-chi
According to Chinese legend, she discovered silk-making and the weaving of silk into fabric, while her husband discovered how to raise silk worms and spin silk thread. All while ruling China about 2700-2650 BCE.
Legend of Miao-shan
The legend where the Chinese male deity Kuan-yin first appears as a female deity.
Uzume
Daughter of Heaven: Japanese Shinto goddess of happiness.
Warrior Women of the Eurasian Steppes
Has this archeological project found the original Amazons?