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The species was named Vasuki indicus in honor of Vasuki, the mythical serpent associated with the Hindu deity Shiva, who is traditionally depicted with the snake wrapped around his neck.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

He told Modi that during the ordeal, he had recited a Hindu devotional prayer dedicated to the deity Hanuman.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Many Hindus believe Ayodhya to be the birthplace of deity Ram.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

It was designed in the shape of Quetzalcoatl, or the “Feathered Serpent,” an Aztec deity and symbol of rebirth.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

Those chronicles describe how the sun goddess Amaterasu, born from the left eye of the creator god Izanagi, sent her grandson Ninigi to earth on the Japanese island of Kyushu to wed an earthly deity.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

Temporary tents housing idols of Goddess Durga and other deities are set up across cities and towns.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

KHARTOUM, Sudan — The ancient statues of the deities Heket and Beset, too heavy to move, were used for target practice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Hindus regard Kailash as the abode of deities Shiva and Parvati, while Tibetan Buddhists associate it with Mount Meru, which they say is the centre of the universe.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

The victory revived national optimism ahead of Sunday’s match in Mexico City’s hulking Aztec Stadium, dubbed by FIFA’s chief “the cathedral of world soccer” after hosting three World Cups and soccer deities like Brazil’s Pelé.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

On earth, too, the deities were exceedingly and humanly attractive.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton