Since we rely on the earth to provide us with food, water, and other resources fir survival, the Goddess of Earth is seen across various religions and cultures.
Bhumi Devi- Goddess of Earth | India
- I protect earth and its creatures, provide sustenance and nourishment to all living things.
- I represent the earth as a living and breathing entity. I personify nature.
Goddess Isis- Goddess of Nature and Fertility | Egypt
- I am associated with the earth, agriculture, and childbirth.
- I heal the sick and bring back the dead.
- My headdress in the shape of cow horns symbolizes the fertile earth. I sometimes hold a sheaf of wheat too.
Goddess Nuwa- Goddess of Creation and Water | China
- I created the world using a giant turtle's back as a foundation and melted five colored stones to form the mountains.
- My snake tail is a symbol of fertility and regeneration.
- I am associated with protection of humanity, and the element of water.
Goddess Gaia- Mother of All | Greece
- I am often depicted as a pregnant woman who gives birth to the universe.
- I have created all of the earth's natural phenomena, including the mountains, the sea, the sky, and all living creatures.
Goddess Asase Ya- Goddess of Abundance and Agriculture | Ghana
- I am associated with agriculture, harvest, and the growth of plants.
- I am the wife of Nyame, the sky god, and together we represent the complementary forces of the earth and sky.
Goddess Danu- Goddess of Fertility and Prosperity | Ireland
- I gave birth to the rivers and streams of Ireland.
- I am associated with fertility of the soil, growth of crops and the success of harvests.
- I am associated with prosperity, because it is closely tied to the health and productivity of the earth.
Goddess Coatlicue- Goddess of Life and Death | Aztec
- I am a fierce and powerful goddess, capable of both creation and destruction.
- I wear a skirt made of snakes and a necklace of human hearts to depict my dual nature.
