Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Makara

The Makara is an aquatic animal represented in Hindu Mythology, usually envisioned as a fish with an Elephant's head. The creature is often depicted as a mount for various Hindu deities. Theories of the creature's origin suggest it may be a misrepresentation of a type of seal, dolphin, crocodile, or an as of yet undiscovered species.

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