Bali
Naga Besukih
Nature / Ancestral Spirit Danger 3 of 5 · Frightening
- Form
- Great dragon (naga)
- Origin
- The great dragon of Mount Agung whose tail is said to reach the sea; his shifting causes tremors in Balinese cosmology.
- Behavior
- His movements explain earthquakes; he anchors the island's cosmic order.
- Deterrents and vulnerabilities
- Temple offerings at Besakih, on Agung's slopes.
- Diet
- Spiritual energy / offerings
- Culture
- Balinese
- Region
- Bali
- Sampling
- Added in dataset v3–v5; first placed on a tree here.
Coded characters
◆ New entry coded by folklore synthesis. Sex: Unspecified.
| Human-like | Humanoid, witch, or human spirit |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male, unspecified, or variable |
| Death or birth origin | Not death or birth related |
| Incorporeal | Embodied creature or witch |
| Flight | Grounded |
| Burial | None or weak |
| Children | None |
| Blood and organs | None |
| Theft and mischief | None |
| Hair or fur | None |
| Animal form | None |
| Detached head | None |
| Fire or light | None |
| Water | None |
| Forest | Forest, jungle, or mountain |
| Settlement | Village, house, hospital, or road |
| Black magic | Black magic or witchcraft central |
| Widespread | Localized |
| Body plan | Serpent or naga |
| Diet | Life force or offerings |
