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Encyclopedia > Mucilinda

In Hinduism and Buddhism, Mucalinda is a naga, a snake-man, who protected the Buddha from the elements before his enlightenment.


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Nagas (171 words)
They bring rain, and thus fertility, but are also thought to bring disasters such as floods and drought.
Some of the nagas are: Ananta (symbol of eternity), Vasuki, Manasa (fertility goddess and protector against snake-bites), and Mucilinda.
In the myths of Malay mariners, nagas are a many-headed dragons of enormous size.
The Serene Dragon : India - Nagas (300 words)
Others say the King's name was Bhuridatta, who became Buddha.
Illiana has the following: Mucilinda, Buddha Naga/ Bhuridatta, Lu Thaye, Raja Naga
Originates from the Naga Apala god in Pakistan that would keep dragons away in exchange for gifts from the locals.
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