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In Burmese mythology, the thayé (Burmese: သရဲ), also spelled 'tasei' (တစ္ဆေ), are deceased evil people condemned to be disembodied spirits. [1] They often appear as tall, dark people with huge ears, long tongues, and tusk-like teeth. [citation needed] Thayé enter towns at noon or at night, and usually cause minor illnesses.
Tamil mythology, while heavily influenced by mainstream Hindu mythology, offers a number of variations in the existence of regional deities, divergences in legends, and relationships in the overall pantheon. Parvati is regarded to be the sister of Vishnu. [23] Vishnu is sometimes referred to as the ceremonial sister of the goddess in Shaivism.
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Pages in category "Tamil mythical figures" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Agastya; M.
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Villages, especially in Tamil and Telugu regions, also have a guardian deity: a male deity who protects the village from harm like war or famine or other evils. Unlike the fertility goddess, this deity is worshipped throughout a wide region and has less variety. In Tamil Nadu he is known as Shasta/Ayyanar.
Explore an extensive list of notable apparitions, specters, and phantoms from folklore, literature, and popular culture on Wikipedia.
Katteri Amman (Tamil: காட்டேரி அம்மன்), also abbreviated to Kateri, is a Hindu goddess. Her worship originates in the Dravidian folk religion, that is classified under Hinduism. In Tamil Nadu, she is often regarded as a form of Parvati, who acts as a guardian deity of a given town. [1]