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  2. Nāga - Wikipedia

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    Many people, particularly in Isan (the north-eastern region of Thailand), believe that the nagas are responsible for unnatural wave phenomena occurring in the rivers or lakes in the vicinity. It is also frequently claimed that the serpent-like demigods are responsible for marks on common objects, such as car hoods or house walls.

  3. Thai folklore - Wikipedia

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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.

  4. Snakes in mythology - Wikipedia

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    Snakes in Chinese mythology; Tefnut - an ancient Egyptian deity of moisture, sometimes depicted as a lion-headed serpent; Sheshnag - an ancient hindu god, supposedly he keeps earth on his head; Medusa - a woman cursed by Athena to become a snake woman , and people who sees her eyes will petrify

  5. List of hybrid creatures in folklore - Wikipedia

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    Draconcopedes (snake-feet) – "Snake-feet are large and powerful serpents, with faces very like those of human maidens and necks ending in serpent bodies" as described by Vincent of Beauvais. [7] Gajamina – A creature with the head of an elephant and body of a fish. Merlion – A creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish.

  6. Ghosts in Thai culture - Wikipedia

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    Most people believe that Khwai Thanu is a black magic that is influenced by African who studied Voodoo. Khwai Thanu is popular in southern and northeastern Thailand. Shaman will use the dark magic by using Khwai Thanu to attack the enemy. You can call it a devil that destroys everything.

  7. Category:Snakes of Thailand - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Snakes of Thailand" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Banded flying snake;

  8. Mucalinda - Wikipedia

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    Mucalinda, Muchalinda, or Mucilinda is a nāga, a snake-like being, who protected the Gautama Buddha from the elements after his enlightenment. [2] It is said that six weeks after Gautama Buddha began meditating under the Bodhi Tree, the heavens darkened for seven days, and a prodigious rain descended. However, the mighty King of Serpents ...

  9. Snake charming - Wikipedia

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    Snake charming (or Baba Gulabgir) became their guru since his legend states that he taught people to revere the reptiles and not fear them. [citation needed] The practice eventually spread to nearby regions, ultimately reaching North Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Snake Charmers in Kolkata, 1945, by Norman Herfort