On
Naga

Last week was the Dragon Boat Festival! Did you know that dragon figureheads were also found in ancient Kapampángan boats?


NÁGA • (NAH-guh)
serpentine dragon figure carved on the bow of ancient Kapampángan boats


Etymology
From Sanskrit नाग (nāgá) “large snake”, via Malay naga “dragon”


Background: Boat at the Um Phra Dam Nam Festival in Phetchabun, Thailand


You may want to read:

  • Minokawa
  • Bakunawa
  • The Kapampangan Naga