Indian Mythology
Shiva
the Destroyer — Lord of the Dance
Shiva is an Indian trimurti of destruction, associated with the realm of heaven. Shiva belongs to the primordial generation of the pantheon. Symbolised by the trident.
Historical Note
Ascetic of Mount Kailash and lord of cosmic dance. With his trident he destroys at the end of each age so that creation can begin again. Drank the world-poison Halahala when no one else would — his throat stained blue forever.