Naga

Serpent Deity

Naga

Country of Origin: Thailand Being Type: Serpent Deity
Naga Thai serpent deity illustration

Power Stats

Aggression
5/10
Magic Abilities
9/10
Physical Power
8/10

Origin Backstory

Nagas are semi-divine multi-hooded serpent beings guarding treasures, waters, and rain in Hindu-Buddhist tradition. Benevolent protectors in Thai lore, rulers of underground realms.

Key Features

  • Multi-headed cobra hoods
  • Shape-shift to human
  • Control weather/rain
  • Jewel on hood
  • Guardians of underworld

Lore

Naga are revered serpent deities in Thai Buddhist and Hindu-influenced folklore, with cobra hoods and the power to control rain and waters. Shape-shifting guardians of treasures and the underworld (Patala), they protected Buddha and symbolize fertility, protection, and the dual nature of serpents as benevolent or fierce.