In Hinduism, one of the three principal deities, associated with destruction and transformation; also, a Jewish mourning period of seven days.
From Sanskrit 'Śiva,' literally meaning 'the auspicious one.' Also used in Hebrew 'shiva' (seven), referring to seven days of mourning in Jewish tradition. Two separate but distinct meanings in different religious contexts.
Shiva is a perfect example of how the same word can mean completely different things in different religions—Shiva the Hindu god and shiva the Jewish mourning period aren't related etymologically, but both are fundamental to their traditions!
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