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Did Hindus always have lots of gods? There have always been lots of Hindu gods and goddesses, but they all represent different parts of one all-powerful god. Stories of adventures developed around the gods, who were sometimes said to come to Earth. Ganesh is the Hindu elephant-headed god, the son of the god Shiva and his wife Parvati.   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: History Chapter: Indian Civilisation