Phaya Nak

serpent · Thailand · Asia

Phaya Nak (Unknown). is a serpent. Phaya Nak is the Thai name for the Nāga, a serpent-like mythical being that inhabits the Mekong River region. Nāgas are revered as protectors of Buddhism and are associated with waterways and rainfall. Source: Thai and Lao folklore; Buddhist tradition

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