Anata / Sesha / The Endless One / Anataboga / Anata Boga
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Time Period: Unknown
References in Literature: Wayang
Sources: Giants, Monsters, and Dragons pg 17, DenCity, Illiana, Circle of the Dragon
Notes:
- Found in Hindu Mythology
- Characterized as a fire-breathing snake with a thousand heads, although some sources say only 11
- Forms a canopy over Vishnu, who also uses Anata as a mount
- Will destroy the world in the 5th Kalpa (1 Kalpa = 4,320,000,000 mortal years)
- Used to churn the oceans.
- Said to be born of Balarama's mouth right before he dies
- Symbol of Eternity and Cosmic Energy
- Underworld of the Dead is his domain
- Dewi Nagagini is his consort
- Appears in the Wayang, and oriental popular Opera
- Also known as "King of the Dragons"
- Often compared to Ananta Sesha, Naga and nagini
- Created amrita, the elixer of immortatility