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half-divine serpent royalty guarding treasure, rivers, and the line between worship and fear.
shared mythFound across Hindu, Buddhist, and Southeast Asian lore
buddha's umbrellaA naga king shielded the meditating Buddha from storms
real namesakeIndia's Naga people and Nagaland borrow the name
river guardiansBelieved to control rain, water, and fertility
cobra hoodOften depicted with multiple flaring snake heads