Naga
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dragon-like being
mythological being
serpent deity
supernatural entity in Buddhism
supernatural entity in Hinduism
Naga refers to a mythological serpent or dragon-like being found in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, often associated with water, protection, and hidden wisdom.
Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
dragon-like being
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mythological being ⓘ serpent deity ⓘ supernatural entity in Buddhism ⓘ supernatural entity in Hinduism ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
Buddhist Jataka tales
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Buddhist sutras NERFINISHED ⓘ Hindu epics NERFINISHED ⓘ Puranas NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
dragons
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fertility ⓘ hidden wisdom ⓘ lakes ⓘ mountains ⓘ protection ⓘ rain ⓘ rivers ⓘ serpents ⓘ treasures ⓘ underworld ⓘ water ⓘ |
| culture |
Burmese folklore
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Cambodian folklore ⓘ Indian mythology ⓘ Lao folklore ⓘ Southeast Asian mythology ⓘ Sri Lankan Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ Thai folklore ⓘ Tibetan Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dwellsIn |
bodies of water
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palaces beneath rivers ⓘ underground realms ⓘ |
| gender |
female
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male ⓘ |
| iconography |
Buddha sheltered by Naga
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serpent hood over deity ⓘ |
| influenceOn |
balustrades and stairways shaped as serpents
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temple architecture in Southeast Asia ⓘ |
| moralAmbiguity |
can be benevolent
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can be malevolent ⓘ |
| notableMember |
Mucalinda
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Shesha NERFINISHED ⓘ Takshaka NERFINISHED ⓘ Vasuki NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition |
Buddhism
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Hinduism ⓘ Jainism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| role |
fertility symbol
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guardian of treasures ⓘ protector of dharma ⓘ protector of the Buddha ⓘ rain bringer ⓘ temple guardian ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
connection between earth and water
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esoteric knowledge ⓘ power ⓘ protection ⓘ |
| typicalForm |
giant cobra
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half-human half-serpent ⓘ multi-headed serpent ⓘ |
| worshipPractice |
Naga worship
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snake festivals in South Asia ⓘ |
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.