Isis first mentioned in Old Kingdom as Osiris's wife and mother. She helped resurrect Osiris and produced his son Horus. Initially played limited role in royal rituals, later became prominent in funerary practices
Karnak is located 2.5 km north of Luxor, Egypt. Construction began during Middle Kingdom under Senusret I. Named after nearby village of El-Karnak meaning "fortified village". Added to UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979
Mars was the god of war and agriculture in ancient Rome. Son of Jupiter and Juno, identified with Greek god Ares. Name derived from Etruscan Maris, possibly related to thunderer Perkwunos
Shinto is Japan's indigenous religion centered on supernatural entities called kami. Kami inhabit all things, including nature and landscape features. Religion emphasizes purity through purification rituals and purification ceremonies. No single creator or doctrine, exists in diverse local forms
Pagodas (tō) evolved from Chinese stupas, which were Indian interpretations. Pagodas were originally reliquaries, later losing their religious function. Pagodas became common in Japan, unlike Asian pagodas. Zen sects arrived late in Japan, rarely having pagodas
Pagoda traces origins to stupa, developed in ancient India. Most pagodas built for religious purposes, especially Buddhist. Chinese pagodas blend Chinese tower and pavilion styles. Pagodas spread across Asia, taking on diverse regional forms