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In some regions the kulshedra is depicted like a female eel, turtle, frog, lizard or salamander. [2] [4] There are many tales of brave villagers who dared kill them in their sleep before they became a greater risk. The kulshedra can also appear disguised as a woman, who keeps her true nature hidden (the devil in disguise).
Unbeknownst to the worm, another creature (the lizard Agadzagadza) had been eavesdropping on the conversation between the worm and the sky god. [7] [1] [8] As a trickster, the lizard wanted to create chaos, [1] and because he was a lizard, he could travel much faster than the worm. [6] [8] Agadzagadza reached the people first. [7]
Most lizard species are harmless to humans. Only the largest lizard species, the Komodo dragon, which reaches 3.3 m (11 ft) in length and weighs up to 166 kg (366 lb), has been known to stalk, attack, and, on occasion, kill humans. An eight-year-old Indonesian boy died from blood loss after an attack in 2007.
This deity is described as taking the form of a gecko lizard and is considered to be a sacred ancestral being. [1] Adnoartina offers an Indigenous understanding to the creation of Uluru, an Australian historical landmark. [2] This landmark is regarded as one of the most sacred land formations in Australia and an ‘iconic’ tourist attraction. [3]
Lizard, an enemy of Spider-Man; The Lizard Men of Subterranea; The Lizard Men of the Savage Land; The Lizard Men of Tok from the Microverse; Sauron, a Pteranodon-like enemy of the X-Men; Skrulls, an alien race of reptilian shapeshifters; Slither, a snake-like mutant and ally of Magneto who has been a member of the Resistants and the Serpent Society
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 4 January 2025. Ancient Greek deity and herald of the gods For other uses, see Hermes (disambiguation). Hermes God of boundaries, roads, travelers, merchants, thieves, athletes, shepherds, commerce, speed, cunning, language, oratory, wit, and messages Member of the Twelve Olympians Hermes Ingenui ...
In Persian literature, Azhdahas are depicted as a giant snake or lizard with wings. [1] According to tradition, they have a huge body, a fierce face, their mouths are wide with many teeth, and their eyes are bright. Azhdahās are actually normal snakes, according to Ajāyeb ul-Makhlooghāt, a book by Mohammad b. Mahmoud b.
The creation of this god appeared in the Aztec myth of creation. Tonatiuh, the sun god, demanded obedience and sacrifice from the other gods before he will move. Enraged at his arrogance, the god of dawn and the planet Venus, Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli, shoots an arrow at the sun. However, the dart misses its mark and the sun throws his own back at ...