Naga

Serpent Deity

Nagas are semi-divine serpent beings guarding treasures and waters in Hindu-Buddhist mythology, often with multiple hoods. They protected Buddha during meditation and control rain. Some are benevolent rulers of underground realms (Patala)., - Multi-headed cobra hoods - Shape-shift to human - Control weather/rain - Jewel on hood - Guardians of underworld, Mythology and folklore