In some mythologies and belief systems, gods and goddesses are often depicted with diverse characteristics, including gender-fluid or non-binary attributes. For instance:
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One of the most striking examples comes from Hindu mythology. Ardhanarishvara is a composite form of the god Shiva and his consort Parvati. Typically depicted as split down the middle—the right side male (Shiva) and the left side female (Parvati)—this deity represents the inseparability of the masculine and feminine energies (Purusha and Prakriti).