Nāgas are a type of non-human beings, like giant snakes. Sometimes humans who are very powerful are called nāgas. Sometimes elephants are called nāgas.
Here is a five-headed nāga protecting the Supreme Buddha:
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Sutta FriendsNāgas are a type of non-human beings, like giant snakes. Sometimes humans who are very powerful are called nāgas. Sometimes elephants are called nāgas.
Here is a five-headed nāga protecting the Supreme Buddha: