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Hades. The Greek God of the dead. Roman God Pluto.

Hanuman. Hindu deity usually represented as a monkey.

Hari. Another name for Vishnu. Hindu God, destroyer of sins.

Hatha yoga. The yoga of body postures. A form of yoga based upon physical contortions of the body aimed at increasing strength, suppleness, and stamina. Its aim is to prepare the body to receive the stronger, higher vibrations experienced during Samaddhi, and ultimately achieve union with God.

Hephaistos. The Greek god of smiths and metal-workers. He was the craftsman that forged the armor of the gods, their drinking vessels, and many of their objects of ornamentation. He also forged the thunderbolts of Zeus. Cyclops assisted him in his work. It is said he built metal robots that carried out his every order. Roman God Vulcan.

Hera. The Greek Goddess of marriage (Roman Goddess Juno).

Hermes. The Greek God commerce. the messenger of the Gods. Hermes was represented as a beardless youth with winged shoes fastened to his ankles, and a winged cap on his head. Roman God Mercury.

Hindu. Person who adheres to Hinduism, the religion based upon the Vedas. You cannot elect to become a Hindu. You must be born a Hindu.

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