Murugan
ALSO KNOWN AS:
Murukan; Muruga
Murugan, originally the chief deity of the Tamils of Southern India, was eventually identified with Karttikeya, Shiva’s son. Murugan is a spirit of fertility, birth, death, and victory. In his original incarnation, he joined his mother, Korravai, on the battlefield to feast on the dead.
Bird:
Rooster
SEE ALSO:
Karttikeya; Korravai; Mariam man; Shiva
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses – Written by : Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.
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