At first, the new rulers allowed Hindus to practice their religion without interference, but the British soon attempted to exploit aspects of Indian culture as leverage points for political control, in some cases exacerbating Hindu caste divisions even as they promoted westernized, Christian approaches. 1st century CE, the name Shendao identified what is currently known as “Shenism”, the Chinese indigenous religion, distinguishing it from the new Buddhist religion. Shaktism is sometimes practiced as a monotheistic religion, while other followers of this tradition worship a number of goddesses. A.D. 500. Hindus began to emphasize the worship of deities, especially Vishnu, Shiva and Devi. Shaktism is somewhat unique among the four major traditions of Hinduism in that its followers worship a female deity, the goddess Shakti (also known as Devi). Their temple at Sringeri is generally recognized as the center of worship for the denomination. This female-centered denomination is sometimes considered complementary to Shaivism, which recognizes a male deity as supreme. Shaivism is one of the largest denominations of Hinduism, and its followers worship Shiva, sometimes known as “The Destroyer,” as their supreme deity.

Shaivism spread from southern India into Southeast Asia and is practiced in Vietnam, Cambodia and Indonesia as well as India. Like the other major sects of Hinduism, Shaivism considers the Vedas and the Upanishads to be sacred texts. 500 to 1500. New texts emerged, and poet-saints recorded their spiritual sentiments during this time. 500 B.C. Rituals, such as sacrifices and chanting, were common in the Vedic Period. The Epic, Puranic and Classic Periods took place between 500 B.C. Most scholars believe Hinduism started somewhere between 2300 B.C. Many scholars believe the system dates back more than 3,000 years. Even though they were declared healthy by the American Heart Association nearly 20 years ago, people still think they are a heart attack on a plate. Poseidon is nowadays known exclusively as a sea god, but in ancient times, he may have been the god of the earth and fertility or even the supreme god of the sky. A hot-blooded deity, Poseidon had many disputes with both gods and men, most famously with Athena and Odysseus. It is important not to psychologize ancient myths,” he says. “First, gods were not humans; by definition, they acted differently and sometimes enigmatically. The oldest evil eye talismans discovered by archeologists are the so-called “eye idols” excavated from the ancient Mesopotamian city of Tell Brak in modern-day Syria.

The “Untouchables” are a class of citizens that are outside the caste system and considered to be in the lowest level of the social hierarchy. Social turmoil and plague further weakened the Byzantine Empire. The caste system is a social hierarchy in India that divides Hindus based on their karma and dharma. Buddhism, in fact, arose out of Hinduism, and both believe in reincarnation, karma and that a life of devotion and honor is a path to salvation and enlightenment. Leomon might look mean and ferocious, but it’s actually a very strong-willed Digimon, earning the nickname “Noble Beast.” Never afraid to dish out justice, Leomon often serves as a foil against the Digimon Hunter known as Ogremon. But it didn’t quite work out that way. These religions are not well known through out the world but do have a considerable number of followers wherever they are based. In any given neighborhood in America, the forces of darkness is at work, tormenting people with emotional, psychological and physical challenges that could turn deadly for them as well as their neighbors.

People who give excuses are not who they think they are. Around 1500 B.C., the Indo-Aryan people migrated to the Indus Valley, and their language and culture blended with that of the indigenous people living in the region. 1500 B.C. in the Indus Valley, near modern-day Pakistan. The period when the Vedas were composed became known as the “Vedic Period” and lasted from about 1500 B.C. The Medieval Period of Hinduism lasted from about A.D. Many reformers emerged during the British Period. Between 1757 and 1947, the British controlled India. For centuries, the caste system determined most aspect of a person’s social, professional and religious status in India. In the 7th century, Muslim Arabs began invading areas in India. During parts of the Muslim Period, which lasted from about 1200 to 1757, Islamic rulers prevented Hindus from worshipping their deities, and some temples were destroyed. Romans also held festivals and built temples to celebrate the Gods. It was common then, as it is today, to find ancestral temples and shrines in towns and villages dedicated to individuals, who became deities through legends surrounding their lives and deaths.