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Svetambara (Skr. “white robed”) A branch of the Jainas (q.v.) differing with the Digambaras (q.v.) in doctrine and habits. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Sverga Divi in Hindu mythology, is a section of genii who execute the immediate commands of Indra, the Indian sun-god. They seem not to have a large form, since they often ask human help in order to defend them against the Assurs, or evil genii. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

S.V.D. = Society of the Divine Word; Verbites Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary

Svava in Norse mythology, was a beautiful daughter of king Eylimi, who became famous through Helgi Haddinga, the son of Horward, king of Norway. The last had made a vow to call his own the fairest woman of the earth; and thus he already had three wives Alfhilid, the mother of Hedin; Sireid, the mother … Continue reading “Svava”

Svatantra (Skr. “what has itself as basis”) Presuppositionless, absolute, free, said of the ultimate in its in-it-self aspect. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Svasudes in Slavic mythology, was the god of summer, represented by the warm beams of spring that introduced summer. He was worshipped by the Wends and Slavs as a deity of the second rank. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Svarthoefde in Norse mythology was the original ancestor of all magicians, who learned his art from the gods themselves, and transmitted it to his descendants. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Svartalfhein in Norse mythology, was the native place of all evil genii or black elves. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Svaraj (Skr.) self-rule, self-determination, currently a designation of the home rule movement in India. — K.F.L. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Svantevit in Slavic mythology, was the most revered and conspicuous of the gods among the Wends. At Arkona, on the island of Rgen, stood his gigantic image, which was far and wide, for the whole southern coast of the Baltic Sea, the central point of worship. Svantevit was an enormous colossus, which on four necks … Continue reading “Svantevit”