Demigods = Avatars
[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="441"] Krishna and Achilles[/caption] Indian Mythology often speaks of Avatars or reincarnations. They were Gods taking birth in the form of mortal beings to fight for humanity. Krishna, Ram, Ganesha are some of the most commonly known reincarnations that are worshiped as dearly as the real Gods they have descended from. Parallel to this, the Greek Mythology has the concept of Demigods. They were the off-springs of a God with a mortal either forcefully or out of love. They are considered as the heroes of human race and are worshiped by all. Perseus, Achilles and Hercules are the most popular among them.
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[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="441"] Krishna and Achilles[/caption] Indian Mythology often speaks of Avatars or reincarnations. They were Gods taking birth in the form of mortal beings to fight for humanity. Krishna, Ram, Ganesha are some of the most commonly known reincarnations that are worshiped as dearly as the real Gods they have descended from. Parallel to this, the Greek Mythology has the concept of Demigods. They were the off-springs of a God with a mortal either forcefully or out of love. They are considered as the heroes of human race and are worshiped by all. Perseus, Achilles and Hercules are the most popular among them.