Hanuman
Hindu monkey god, commander of monkey army in Ramayana. SON of Anjana (celestial apsara) + Kesari (Vanara chieftain), blessed by Vayu Deva (wind god). Baby: tried to grab Sun (thought it was fruit), Indra struck his JAW (hanu) with thunderbolt - Name from 'hanu' (jaw) + 'man' (disfigured). Sage Curse: forgot powers (flight, infinite size) until reminded. Supernatural Powers: shapeshift, fly, increase size, immense strength, speed, mastery of Vedas. Ramayana: led monkeys to help Rama (Vishnu avatar) rescue Sita from Ravana. Leaps across ocean to Lanka, carries message, Sets Fire to Lanka with b