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Nagas
In India there is an ancient belief in a subterranean race of divine serpent people who dwell in patalas or palaces in the underground city of Bhogavati. The word Naga comes from the Sanskrit, and "nag" is still the word for snake in most of the languages of India. They are considered nature spirits and the protectors of springs, wells and rivers. They bring rain, and thus fertility, but are also thought to bring disasters such as floods and drought. Since Nagas have an affinity with water, the entrances to their underground palaces are often said to be hidden at the bottom of wells, deep lakes and rivers. Varuna, the Vedic god of storms, is viewed as the King of the Nagas.
According to some traditions Nagas are only malevolent to humans when they have been mistreated. They are susceptible to mankind's disrespectful actions in relation to the environment.
The Nagas also carry the elixir of life and immortality. One story mentions that when the gods were rationing out the elixir of immortality, the Nagas grabbed a cup. The gods were able to retrieve the cup, but in doing so, spilled a few drops on the ground. The Nagas quickly licked up the drops, but in doing so, cut their tongues on the grass, & since then their tongues have been forked.
From an anthroplogical point of view, Nagas along with terms such as Pulindas, Sabaras, Yakshas have been used by many Indic writers to describe various indigenous tribes within India proper as well as Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Indo-China.
Nagas Nagas was a punk/metal band based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The band consisted of: Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, located in coastal Otago. ...
- Aaron Bowie - Vocals
- Dave Flyger - Bass
- Brin More - Drums
- Nick Hanky - Guitar
- Paul Raine - Keyboard and Guitar
Nagas Formed in mid 2003 to compete for the Dunedin Battle of the Bands. Despite forming only two weeks before their first performance at the Battle Of The Bands, Nagas came top in their heat and third in the finals, with a stunning onstage presence and with a mix of Rock, Ska, Metal and Grunge. Songs such as "Little Chuck" and "Third Degree Burns" were big winners with Dunedin audiences as were covers of the theme for "Ghostbusters" and "Monster Mash". Ghostbusters (sometimes written Ghost Busters) is a 1984 sci-fi comedy film about three parapsychologists who are fired from Columbia University in New York, and start up their own business investigating and eliminating ghosts. ...
Nagas went on to become one of the top acts in the Dunedin music scene during 2003 and 2004, performing with bands such as The Gladeyes, "El Shlong", Gestalt Switch and opening for Alien Ant Farm during their University Orientation 2004 concert. The Gladeyes, left to right: Anthony, Stu, Chris, Logan. ...
Alien Ant Farm was formed in the USA in 1996 as a grunge and alternative metal group. ...
During the Summer of 2003-2004, Nagas went on a nation wide tour with The Gladeyes, covering most of the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Reception for the band on a national scale was great, with a gig in New Plymouth being especially well received. The Gladeyes, left to right: Anthony, Stu, Chris, Logan. ...
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Discography Nagas only produced 1 EP, The Legacy Of Ken. There was additional material written and performed live, but the band broke up before completing any additional recordings.
Nagas - The Legacy of Ken (2003) Recorded at Albany Street Studios and produced by Stu Harwood of The Gladeyes. 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
The Gladeyes, left to right: Anthony, Stu, Chris, Logan. ...
- Little Chuck
- The Customer is Always Right
- Fat 'N' Sassy
- Third Degree Burns
- Poultry in Motion
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