ORIGIN: Buddhist (Mahayana)
TYPE: Snake goddess
INFORMATION: Prevents and cures snake bite. An emanation of Aksobhya. Also one of a group of Dharanis (Deification of Buddhist texts). Accompanied by a snake or other unidentified creature,
COLOR: Green, White or Yellow
ATTRIBUTES: Arrow, blue lotus, bow, image of Aksobhya on crown, lute, peacock feather, snake, staff, sword and trident. One- or three-headed.