Scholars generally believe that this is because Hindu and Norse mythology have common Indo-European roots. No but there are quite a few similarities between the Hindu Gods and the Hellenic.

Is Norse mythology related to Hinduism?

Scholars generally believe that this is because Hindu and Norse mythology have common Indo-European roots. No but there are quite a few similarities between the Hindu Gods and the Hellenic.

Is the old Norse religion still practiced?

Today there are between 500 and 1000 people in Denmark who believe in the old Nordic religion and worship its ancient gods.

Is Odin a Hindu god?

Indra, in Hindu mythology, the king of the gods. He is one of the main gods of the Rigveda and is the Indo-European cousin of the German Wotan, Norse Odin, Greek Zeus, and Roman Jupiter. In early religious texts, Indra plays a variety of roles.

Is Shiva a Norse god?

Śiva (Sankrist: शिव) is an important Hindu god. He is the god of destruction and transformation. He is described as omniscient and lives an ascetic life in the mountains. He is married to Parvati and has two sons, Murugan/Kartikeya and Ganesha.

Is Thor and Indra same?

Indra’s myths and powers are similar to other Indo-European deities such as Jupiter, Perun, Perkūnas, Zalmoxis, Taranis, Zeus, and Thor, part of the greater Proto-Indo-European mythology….

Indra
Roman equivalent	Jupiter
Norse equivalent	Thor
Slavic equivalent	Perun

Does anyone still worship Thor?

But now the old Norse gods have once again emerged from the clouds to claim a people once theirs. For the first time in more than 10 centuries, thousands of Icelanders soon will be able to worship Thor, Odin, Frigg and others at a temple on which construction begins this month.

Do people still believe in Valhalla?

Today, as the old Norse religion enjoys a revival, practitioners are modernizing its core beliefs, including those relating to the afterlife. The modern view of Valhalla is subject to strict and loose interpretations.

Why is Indra not worshipped?

He was Worshipped in rig vedic period and was given same place as given to tridev i.e shiv, bhram, vishnu. After his wrong deeds done specially to ahilya, he lost his place i.e standing besides tridev. Indra too did a sin by having sex stelthily with ahalya and was cursed … so hes not worshipped.

Can Thor defeat Shiva?

No, neither the Marvel nor the mythological Thor can defeat Lord Shiva, for you, Lord Shiva might be just another regular Marvel character, but in reality, he is the strongest and supreme god of the Trinity/Trideva.

Is Zeus a Hindu god?

Zeus, in ancient Greek religion, chief deity of the pantheon, a sky and weather god who was identical with the Roman god Jupiter. His name may be related to that of the sky god Dyaus of the ancient Hindu Rigveda.

Does Odin still exist?

The Role of Odin in Modern Norse Religion In modern Norse religious practice, however, while Odin is still honored with blots, rites, and offerings of food and drink, the objectives for doing so have changed.

Is Shiva an Indra?

Perhaps this is why Shiva is worshipped while Indra is not. Both Shiva and Indra are immortal deities. Shiva’s immortality is achieved by tapasya; Kama, god of desire, is sacrificed during tapasya. Indra’s immortality is achieved through yagna performed to satisfy bhoga, the fulfillment of desire.

Who is current Indra?

The name of the current Indra is Purandhara. One Indra rules for 1 Manvantara and is replaced by another person in the next Manvantara. 1 Manvantara=71 Mahayugas or Chaturyugas.

Do Hindu gods exist in Marvel?

Read about them here. In the Marvel Universe, the Hindu Gods belong to a race of beings called the Daevas. They live in Nirvana and besides immortality, have a host of superhuman powers like speed, strength, reflexes, regenerative abilities, and mystical energies or magical powers. Skanda is another name for Kartikeya.