"A divinity in ancient Rome responsible for parting the soul from the body at death." 80 p. 329
In Norse myths: one of Odin's two brothers; the other was Ve. Together,these three gods raised the earth and endowed humans with life.
"In astrology...Aries,Libra,Scorpio,Capricorn,and Aquarius." 80 p. 331
"Astrological sign (August 24-Sept 23); Element — Earth; Symbol — the Virgin; Ruling planet — Mercury; Qualities — Excellent conversationalists,very logical...enormously persistent...possessing loyalty,frankness,acumen,and integrity ... [C]an,however,be overly critical,hypersensitive,overly conservative ... [C]an sometimes be too self-centered...." 80 p. 331
In general,possessing and acting on high moral standards. In Anthroposophy,virtue is specifically acting in accordance with divine will to promote proper human evolution.
In Christian angelology: angels of the seventh rank. In Anthroposophy: gods five levels above mankind. As middle gods in the Second Hierarchy,they help impart moral correctness in the fulfillment of the intentions of the First Hierarchy. They are centered in the sphere of Mars.
"Hindu deity,one of the trinity (with Brahma and Shiva). 'The Preserver',a beneficent god ... Incarnated as Krishna,the charioteer ... Many worthy people of recent times have been considered incarnations of Vishnu...." 73 p. 225
According to Steiner: the name by which Hindu saints have known Christ. In Hindu mythology,Vishvakarman is the architect of the gods.
"May be divided into two classes,objective...and subjective ... Clairvoyance or etheric vision should be classed in the latter,although it may yet prove to be 'objective'...." 73 p. 225 ["Vision
"The practice by some North American Indians in puberty rites to send a boy to the woods ... [He was not] to return home until he had heard from a supernatural power." 80 p. 331
