Naga kingdom
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The Naga kingdom is a mythical subterranean realm in Hindu mythology inhabited by serpent deities (Nagas) and often associated with episodes in the Mahabharata and other ancient texts.
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
location in Hindu mythology
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mythical kingdom ⓘ subterranean realm ⓘ |
| accessMode | reached through mystical or divine means ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
fertility
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rain ⓘ underworld wealth ⓘ water ⓘ |
| associatedDeityType | semi-divine beings ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Hindu epics
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Mahabharata NERFINISHED ⓘ Puranas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cosmicFunction |
abode of serpent deities
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repository of subterranean riches ⓘ |
| cosmologicalLevel | lower worlds (Patala) ⓘ |
| culturalRegion | Indian subcontinent ⓘ |
| depictedIn | Hindu mythological art ⓘ |
| feature |
palaces studded with jewels
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rivers and lakes ⓘ treasures ⓘ |
| governedBy |
Naga kings
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serpent monarchs ⓘ |
| guardedBy | powerful Nagas ⓘ |
| inhabitants |
Nagas
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serpent deities ⓘ |
| languageContext | Sanskrit literature ⓘ |
| mentionedIn |
Mahabharata
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ancient Sanskrit texts ⓘ various Puranas ⓘ |
| mythologicalTradition |
Hindu mythology
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Indian mythology ⓘ |
| oftenLocated |
beneath oceans
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beneath the earth ⓘ underworld ⓘ |
| realmType | subterranean ⓘ |
| relatedMythicGroup |
Asura realms
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Yaksha realms ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| roleInText |
setting for episodes involving Arjuna
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setting for episodes involving Balarama ⓘ setting for episodes involving Naga king Takshaka ⓘ |
| symbolism |
guardianship of treasures
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hidden knowledge ⓘ occult power ⓘ |
| timeOfOrigin | ancient Indian mythic period ⓘ |
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