A life-death-rebirth deity is often associated with mythology and refers to a god or goddess who controls the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. There are numerous synonyms for such a being, including but not limited to: death and resurrection deity, lord of transformation, goddess of renewal, and ruler of regeneration. Some specific examples of life-death-rebirth deities in mythology include Osiris in Egyptian mythology, Shiva in Hinduism, and Persephone in Greek mythology. Regardless of the culture or religion, these deities represent the never-ending cycle of life, death, and renewal and help humans understand the cyclical nature of existence.