Proper Nouns Lexicon

The Lý dynasty was a Vietnamese imperial dynasty that ruled the kingdom of Đại Việt from 1009 to 1225. It played a significant role in consolidating the medieval Vietnamese state, organizing imperial administration, and developing the royal capital of Thăng Long, present-day Hanoi.

Ly Thai Tong (1000–1054) was a Vietnamese emperor of the Ly Dynasty, recognized for his administrative reforms, promotion of Buddhism, and contributions to iconic monuments, including the One Pillar Pagoda.

Maat is an ancient Egyptian goddess symbolizing truth, justice, balance, and cosmic order. She is often depicted holding a feather, used in the weighing of the soul in the afterlife.

Madan Mohan is a name used for a form of Krishna in the Vaishnavite tradition of Hinduism. The designation emphasizes the aspect of the deity associated with attracting devotion and spiritual attachment from believers. The name appears in religious practices, temple traditions, and devotional literature dedicated to Krishna in various regions of India.

Madeleine Colani (1866-1943) was a renowned French archaeologist and prehistorian known for her research on megalithic sites in Southeast Asia.

Magadha was a powerful kingdom in ancient India, located in present-day Bihar. It played a crucial role in the rise of early Indian empires and the spread of Buddhism and Jainism.

Magha Saptami is a Hindu festival held on the seventh day (saptami) of the lunar month of Magha, marked by sunrise sea bathing and worship of the sun god Surya.

Magna Graecia refers to the Greek colonies established in southern Italy and Sicily from the 8th century BCE. These colonies played a crucial role in spreading Greek culture, art, and philosophy in Italy.

The Mahabharata is a major epic in Hindu mythology, recounting the epic war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, and containing philosophical and devotional teachings, notably the Bhagavad Gita.

Mahakali is a Hindu deity associated with time, destruction, and regeneration. As a fierce form of Kali, she embodies primal energy and divine power.