Category:Apalalal

Apalala's body
Tail: A dorsal fin along the dragon's tail acts as a rubber that steers the creature through both water and skies.

Feet: Birdlike feet possess claws that shred the clouds to tatters and release the flooding rain.

'Head: Apalala's human head forever bears the enraged and anguished expression of a soul betrayed. His shrieks send farmers scurrying home for cover. '

Lower Body: By flexing his muscular, serpentine lower body back and forth, the water dragon propels himself through the air and water.

'Upper Body: The upper half of Apalala's body is human. Although he lacks wings, he is one of the most accomplished of fliters among dragons. When angered he tears through the air just above the ungrateful famers who neglected his gifts.'

The history on Apalala
'Apalala is a powerful naga, a water dragon who controls the rains and rivers. A wise and cunning dragon, Apalala prevents evil dragon from creating violent rain storms and floods. The people of his land are grateful for his protection. Their crops are healthy and abundant. Each year they present Apalala with a tribute of grain to thank him. However, after many years without damaging floods, some of the people stop giving Apalala their yearly tribute of grain. This neglect angers Apalala and he changes into a poisonous dragon. He terrifies the people and destroys ass the crops with heavy rains and floods.'

Where in the world?

Apalala, the powerful water-dwelling dragon who controls rains and floods, makes his home in the Swat River of Pakistan.

Did you know?

'After his conversion to Buddhism, Apalala created only enough yearly rainfall to ensure the crops would be healthy. The prosperity of all the farmes depends upon the goodwill of Apalala.'

'In Kashmir, springs are the main source of water. Numerous temples dedicated the worship of nagas were built near springs.'

'In Buddhism, an animal is not allowed to become a monk. There was once a naga who wanted to be a monk so badly that he changed into human form. When he fell asleep, he changed back into a naga. Buddha told him he could not become a monk and the naga wept bitterly. Out of compassion for the naga, Buddha declared that all condidates for monkhood be called "NAGA"'