Marriage deities

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Greek god of marriage ceremonies

Pushan ( , ) is a Hindu Vedic solar deity and one of the Adityas. He is the god of meeting. Pushan is responsible for marriages, journeys, roads, and the feeding of cattle. He was a psychopomp (soul guide), conducting souls to the other world. He protected travelers from bandits and wild beasts, and protected men from being exploited by other men. He was a supportive guide, a "good" god, leading his adherents towards rich pastures and wealth.

thumb|Dōsojin represented as a human couple. thumb|250x250px|The Dōsojin is on the left Dōsojin (道祖神) are a class of protective Shinto deities (kami) commonly venerated in eastern Japan, particularly in the Kantō, Chūbu, and Tōhoku regions. They are associated with liminal spaces such as village boundaries, crossroads, and mountain passes, and are believed to ward off evil spirits, epidemics, and other harmful influences that threaten individuals or communities during transitional stages of life.2 The worship of Dōsojin reflects a blend of ancient animistic beliefs, local folk customs, and ele

Taoist god of marriage and love in Chinese folk religion

thumb|alt=Painting of a young blond woman and young man sitting together|painting visualization of Talasius or Hymen (god)|Hymen by [[Théobald Chartran]]