The document discusses various religious deities, places of worship, and rituals from different cultures around the world and throughout history. It provides examples of earth goddesses like Gaia and Yemaya, snake goddesses from Minoan culture, and the White Buffalo Woman from Native American traditions. Architectural examples of religious structures are given for religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Islam. Ritual practices discussed include shamanism among the Ashanti and depictions of cannibalism in Aztec codices. Destinations for religious pilgrimages are also mentioned.