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ASIAN MYTHS
Asian Myths
The Myth of Bhrigu (Hindu):
One time the priests of India sent Bhrigu the Wise to find out which god was most worthy to worship: Brahma, Vishnu, or Siva. Bhrigu approached Brahma but omitted one of the proper forms due the god, so Brahma reproached him, accepted his apologies, and forgave him. Then Bhrigu approached Siva, again neglecting to pay the proper respect, at which Siva nearly burned him to a crisp with his third eye. Only the most profuse apologies saved Bhrigu from death. Then Bhrigu went to Vishnu's home, where he found the god asleep on the floor. Bhrigu kicked Vishnu in the chest to awaken him, whereupon the god awoke, asked Bhrigu if he'd hurt his foot and then proceeded to massage it. Bhrigu returned to the priests and declared Vishnu the greatest god of all because he conquered with generosity and kindness.
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brave bird should not be so plain. I will make you the most beautiful bird in the world." He bowed to the peacock, and as he did, the peacock's brown feathers turned a brilliant blue, and his tail became a fabulous green with a thousand golden eyes. In ancient India, it was said that the peacock's cry was an omen that a storm was approaching. Indra, the bringer of rain, had made the peacock his herald.
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produces the sun, the moon, several gods and goddesses, and other treasures and, at last, the elixir of eternal life. The evil Asuras grab the mixture before the Devas can reach it, but Vishnu takes the form of a beautiful woman and distracts their attention so the Devas can recover the precious elixir. However, one of the Asuras, Rahu, manages to snatch a drop of it. But as he is about to swallow it, Vishnu beheads him. Having taken a sip of the elixir Rahu cannot die, but Vishnu takes his head and places it in the heavens, where it chases the sun and the moon forever. The elixir, or soma, is identified with the moon, and the waning and waxing of the moon is explained by the elixir disappearing down Rahu's throat and then reappearing. When Rahu catches up with the sun he swallows it, causing an eclipse. In case you were wondering, when the gods were finished churning the ocean they took Mount Mandara and put it back.
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