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Shiva
Pantheon
Hindu
Domain
Destruction, Transformation, Meditation
Symbols
Trident (Trishula), Third eye, Crescent moon, Serpent
Description
Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, known as the Destroyer within the Trimurti. He represents the cycle of creation and destruction.
Mythology
Shiva performs the cosmic dance (Tandava) that creates and destroys the universe. He meditates on Mount Kailash and is worshipped as both ascetic and householder.
