| Summary/Abstract |
The Nak (Phaya Nak or Naga) in Thai architectural and sculptural
ornaments are an associational achievement between the indigenous
serpent cult of the mainland Southeast Asian region and Naga of Indian
religions in ancient times. It seems that the remains of indigenous
serpent cult being only what is told in the Thai folklore. The majority of
Thais follow predominantly Theravada Buddhism and their serpent
worship includes aspects of Buddhism.
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