People love gambling.The adrenaline, excitement and thrills that many fortune hunters love and seek.Plus the fact that you can make a lot of money with it.
In ancient cultures where dice games appeared, people believed in luck on some occasions.They were also able to resolve controversial issues this way and even regain their freedom.
Without modern technology and strategies, we would have been able to do little more than pray to someone.
So let's take a look at the gambling gods people prayed to for good luck.
Lakshmi Indian Gambling Goddess
Vishnu's wife is the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and people pray to her on Diwali, after which many people head to casinos believing that Lakshmi has bestowed them with good luck.
By the way,Although Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, she condemns greed so deeply that she only listens to the prayers of those in need..
thoth egyptian god
Even those who are not familiar with Egyptian mythology may know the name of Toto.Tott is the ibis-headed god of writing, wisdom, magic, science, and the moon.They believed him to be Reh's nocturnal counterpart.Horus owes much to Tot because he saved him when he was bitten by a scorpion as a child.
Having the same status as Hermes, he is considered to be the god of gambling because of his infinite knowledge and wisdom.Tott liked to play dice, and according to mythology, Tott won by gambling with the moon itself.
Xochipilli Aztec god of gambling
Xochipilli, also known as Macuilxochitl, is the god of chewing tobacco, dance, music, flowers, souls and of course gambling.It is said that the Aztecs prayed to him when playing uramari tutori, or urama, which is equivalent to board games and soccer.
Several archaeologists have confirmed that the Xochipillit first appeared in the Teotihuacan civilization and transitioned from there to the Aztecs.Worshiped and revered by the Aztecs, it's no wonder Xochipili is one of the most popular and well-known Aztec deities.
The most famous goddess - Fortuna
She is one of the most famous Roman goddesses in Western culture.She Fortuna originally symbolized agriculture and prosperity, but in Roman mythology she became the goddess of luck and fortune.
With her eyes closed, Fortuna scatters blessings from her Cornucopia Horn of Blessings, so if you ask for it, she will bring you any luck.In her Roman Empire, people built her temple as her sanctuary for her and still refer to her.
nohoipiri the great gambler
According to Native American legend, the Nohoipili, or great Navajo gamblers, came to Earth to teach the various tribes all the tricks of gambling.Once he started playing with his tribe, he defeated them so many times that we wouldn't call him a kind and friendly god.As a result, he won over all the tribes and enslaved many, so you can imagine how popular Nohoipili was.But he promised that if his tribe built a great building for himself, the temple, he would give everything back.
He kept his promise, but people continued to play Nohoipiri.Oh my God!They are punishable bastards.Finally, with the help of the gods, the Navajo were able to stop the greedy Nohoipili.The young Navajo had the same power as a greedy god.After a long gamble, the young man shot him into the sky, where the Mexican was born with the help of the moon god.Legend has it that this is why the Navajos and Mexicans were at war in ancient times.
Hermes Greek god of gambling
For those unfamiliar with Greek mythology, Hermes needs no introduction.He is best known as a messenger of the gods, but he also guides the way to the underworld.He is also often referred to as a schemer, either for mankind or as a god who deceives other gods for his own sake.
Therefore, in ancient Greece, when gambling was held, it is said that prayers were offered to him, who is also the god of gambling and making money.Gambling plays a big role in Greek mythology.Legend has it that Zeus, Poseidon and Hades played dice and divided the universe.
Nezha (Nezha(you)) Chinese gambling god
The Chinese god of gambling, Nezha, has arguably the strangest and most unique story.Although he was born during the Shang Dynasty, he was no ordinary little kid.He was born a boy because his mother had been pregnant for three and a half years. He fought a fierce battle with Sohei, the son of Soukou, a teenage god and the Dragon King of the East Sea, and finally won.
However, Aohei vows to take revenge on the person who killed his son.Afterwards, he comes back to life and begins his journey as a hero along with his father Li Jing.He was finally rewarded in heaven, and people worshiped him and begged for his protection.It is said that Na Zi was a lottery drawer, and he gave his winning numbers in advance, so he helped people.
Gefjon, Goddess of the Aesir in Norse mythology
Gefjon is the Scandinavian goddess of luck, prosperity and agriculture.According to legend, she is one of Sweden's creators of the Great Lakes.
Gefyon also created a small island where girls who died virgins could come.
She had four sons, who were cows.That's right, there's a statue of them in Copenhagen too.
All the kings of Sweden are said to be descendants of her.
Isn't it good for everyone to pray to God once in a while?smile
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