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Thai folklore is a diverse set of mythology and traditional beliefs held by the Thai people. Most Thai folklore has a regional background for it originated in rural Thailand. With the passing of time, and through the influence of the media, large parts of Thai folklore have become interwoven with the wider popular Thai culture.
The Hindu serpent king Vasuki appears in the Indian Puranas creation myth Samudra Manthana (churning of the ocean of milk), depicted above at Bangkok airport, Thailand. Snakes are a common occurrence in myths for a multitude of cultures. The Hopi people of North America viewed snakes as symbols of healing, transformation, and fertility.
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Phi Ngu (ผีงู), also known as Phrai Ngu (พรายงู) or Ngueak Ngu (เงือกงู), a ghost related to snakes that may appear in snake form, in human form or in a combination of both forms. [15] Phi Phong (ผีโพง), a malevolent male ghost having an unpleasant smell. It lives in dark places under the vegetation.
Creeping through the forests of Thailand, the nocturnal predator hunts under the cover of darkness. They have “golden” coats and a ferocity unmatched by their orange and black striped cousins.
Looking at branches criss-crossing the dense rainforest in Thailand, a pair of small, red eyes looks back at you. They belong to a 2.5-foot snake, blended perfectly with its green surroundings.
Celaeno – name meaning "the dark one" Podarge – name meaning "fleet-footed" Horus (Ancient Egyptian) – deity; Inmyeonjo – bird with a human face; Itsumade – monstrous bird with a human face; Kalavinka – a fantastical immortal creature in Buddhism, with a human head and a bird's torso and long flowing tail
Photos of the snake he took confirmed it was a new species. “I am ecstatic to announce the description of a new species of Kukri Snake to southern Thailand: Oligodon speleoserpens, the Cave ...