Nilakaṇṭha (English spelling)

Japanese: Nīlakaṇṭha(英語表記)Nilakantha
Nilakaṇṭha (English spelling)

…Once, when a deadly poison appeared from the sea and threatened to burn the world, Shiva drank it. As a result, his throat burned and he came to be called Nilakaṇṭha (Blue Neck). He holds the Ganges River, which descends from the heavens, on his head, and also wears the new moon on his head and holds a trident in his hand. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Nilakaṇṭha" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…かつて海中から猛毒が現れ,世界を焼き尽くしそうになったとき,シバはそれを飲んだ。そのため,のどは焼け,青頸(ニーラカンタNīlakaṇṭha)と呼ばれるようになる。彼は天上から降下したガンガー(ガンジス)川を頭頂で支え,またその頭に新月を戴き,三叉の戟(ほこ)を手にする。…

※「Nīlakaṇṭha」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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