Naga

Naga is a term with multiple meanings across various cultures and contexts. In Hinduism and Buddhism, a Naga (Sanskrit: नाग, IAST: Nāga) is a deity or a semi-divine serpent, often depicted as a protector or a guardian of sacred places. In the context of Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar and Thailand, the term Naga refers to a group of ethnic minorities, such as the Naga people, who inhabit the Naga Hills and adjacent areas. The term is also used in the context of video games and fantasy literature, where it often denotes a serpentine or draconic creature. In Hebrew, the term can be translated as נאגה (pronounced Naga). In Burmese, it is နာဂ (pronounced Naga), and in Thai, it is นาค (pronounced Nak). The cultural significance of the Naga varies widely, but it often embodies themes of protection, power, and mysticism.