Naga (water deity) — Buddhist tradition

Naga (water deity) — Buddhist tradition

Lesserfolk-consensusgeneral water-deity traditions (as catalogued in the source)coastal regionsriverine regionslocations with springs or holy wells
Origin

The provided excerpt does not give any origin myth, cosmogony, or specific genesis for Nagas. It only situates them within the broader category of water deities associated with aquatic features; any specific origin narratives are not present in the cited material.

Appearance

The source excerpt contains no physical description of Nagas. While the entity name is presented within a list of water deities, the provided material does not describe morphology, coloration, size, or hybrid forms.

Abilities

The excerpt does not enumerate specific powers, behaviors, or modes of interaction with humans for Nagas. The only linkage provided is that water deities are associated with bodies of water and, by implication, have functions connected to those natural features; no further abilities are described in the source.

Community Record

Sources
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    List of water deities. "A water deity is a deity in mythology associated with water or various bodies of water." "Water deities are common in mythology and were usually more important among civilizations in which the sea or ocean, or a great river was more important." "Another important focus of worship of water deities has been springs or holy wells."wiki
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