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There are always many questions about animals and how they relate to different deities and symbol sets. This Animal Relationships Guide is a simple list intended to make the more common relationships clear.

==Animal-headed Deities & Figures:== there are approximately fifteen Buddhist deities with prominent animal faced features. There are a large number of secondary figures and mandala figures with animal faces such as the Guhyagarbha wrathful retinue figures. There are a number of mythical Indian figures with animal attributes.

==Antelope:== Milarepa Story, see chapter 26 in the One Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa for this story.

==Bat:== a white bat can be found in the retinue of the Bon and Naxi deity Werma Nyinya. Interesting bat-like wings can be found with retinue figures in the entourage of Vaishravana Riding a Lion from the Yuan Period.

==Bear:== the consort of the protector Begtse named 'Goddess of Life' rides a bear. Kshetrapala the fiercest of the five retinue attendants of Shadbhuja Mahakala rides on the back of a crazy bear.

==Bee==: Lamlha, the Bon religion goddess of travellers, rides atop a golden bee.

==Boar:== Vajravarahi, Varaha, Marichi, Purba Drugse Chempa and Bhudeva/devi (Medicine Buddha retinue). Wrathful Padma Shavari of the Treasure Tradition stands atop a nine faced boar. All of these deities either have a boar face, ride on a boar or stand on a boar supported throne.

==Buffalo:== Vajrabhairava, Krishna Yamari, Rakta Yamari, Jataka Stories, Yama Dharmaraja. The deities listed here either have a buffalo face or stand on a buffalo. In the Jataka Stories there is at least one moral tale involving a buffalo.

==Camel:== The Queen of Winter from the Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo retinue rides atop a camel. Black camels are often depicted in Mongolian 'kangdze' offering paintings.

==Camel, Bactrian==: Magzor Gyalmo, Mongolian Wrathful Offerings (kangdze). One of the four main retinue attendants of Magzor Gyamo rides a camel. Bactrain camels are commonly depicted in Mongolian art.

==Cow:== The Siddha Goraksha is a cow herder and the Krishna Avatar of Vishnu is associated with cows and Gopi girls. Several sculptural works attributed to Choying Dorje, 10th Karmapa, have a Lokeshvara figure seated on a cow.

==Crow:== most forms of Mahakala are accompanied by crows or ravens. Kakamukha Mahakala has a crow head. The Nyingma protector deity Rahula also has a crow or raven at the very top of the nine stacked heads. Marichi in one painting is depicted with a sun marked with a three-legged rooster (crow).

==Deer:== Wheel of Dharma, Avalokiteshvara, Maitreya, Amoghapasha, Jataka Stories, Shavaripa. The Buddhist Wheel of Dharma is usually accompanied on either side by kneeling deer. The listed bodhisattvas and deities each wear a deer skin (krishnasara) across the left shoulder. Shavaripa from the Eighty-four Mahasiddhas is depicted as a deer hunter. There are numerous tales involving deer in the Jataka Stories.

==Dog:== the mahasiddha Kukkuripa is known as the 'dog person'. Tsiu Marpo, a Tibetan worldly God, is almost always accompanied by a red dog. Most Mahakalas are also accompanied by black dogs.

==Donkey:== Chakrasamvara in one form has a donkey head as does Hevajra. Shri Devi rides atop a donkey.

==Dragon:== White Jambhala rides on a dragon as does one of the Tseringma Sisters. The dragon is depicted on Prayer Flags. The Drugpa Kagyu Buddhist Tradition is named after the dragon as is the country of Bhutan.

==Elephant:== Four Harmonious Friends. Akshobhya Buddha sits on an elephant supported throne. Tara (eight fears) protects from rampaging elephants. Ganapati/Ganesha has an elephant head. Shadbhuja Mahakala stands atop an elephant as does one of the forms of Bhutadamara Vajrapani of the Charya Tantras. In the Chinese tradition the bodhisattva Samantabhadra rides atop an elephant.

==Fish:== The Matsya Avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu is in the form of a fish. Tilopa often depicted holding a fish in the left hand. Luipa is typically shown holding and eating fish entrails. Minapa, one of the eighty-four mahasiddhas according to the system of Abhayadatta, is depicted standing on a a large fish. In the Eight Auspicious Symbols Set are a pair of two fish.

==Garuda:== Vishnu has Garuda as his mount, vehicle, companion. Garuda, half man and half bird is a deity in Tantric Buddhism. Nagas are often clutched in the talons or beaks of Garuda birds. He is also represented at the top of the Torana (throne back).

==Goat:== Dorje Legpa in some forms rides atop a goat rather thana lion. Damchen Garwa Nagpo always rides on a goat.

==Goose:== Brahma, Chandra (moon), Sarasvati. All of these deities have the goose as a mount. In early torana depictions, throne back, the goose is a common symbol.

==Horse:== Prayer Flag. Hayagriva has either one or three horse heads atop his own. Kinnara, Ratnasambhava sits atop a horse supported throne. A rare form of Hevajra has a horse head. Marichi in some forms rides atop a horse. Bernagchen Mahakala and consort ride atop a black horse. Several Jataka Stories involve horses. Surya (Sun) as a deity rides in a chariot drawn by horses.

==Kirtimukha:== the throne back (torana) for many Buddhist deities can depict either a kirtimukha or a garuda bird.

==Leopard:== Many wrathful female deities wear a leopard skin skirt. Male wrathful deities wear a tiger skin skirt.

==Lion (or Snow Lion):== there are three general ways in which the examples below relate to a lion (1) seated atop a lion supported throne, (2) having a lion face, or (3) riding atop a lion. Durga rides or stands atop a lion. Shakyamuni Buddha sits atop a lion supported throne as does Vairochana Buddha. Tara (eight fears) protects from lions. [[Simhanada

Avalokiteshvara]] and Manjushri ride atop a lion. Simhamukha has a lion face as does the 2nd retinue attendant for Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo. In the retinue of Bernagchen Mahakala are Shingkyong and his consort - both have a lion face. The Hindu God Vishnu in his form as Narasimha Avatar is half man and half lion. Pehar Gyalpo, Dorje Legpa, Tseringma, Vaishravana and Dorje Shugden all ride atop a snow lion.

==Makara:== Throne Back (torana). A makara faced female attendant leads the mule of Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo. Chusing (makara) skin clothing can be found with some Bon deities.

==Mongoose:== Jambhala, Vaishravana, Twelve Yaksha Kings (Medicine Buddha), Arhat Bakula. All of these figures hold a mongoose, generally in the left hand.

==Monkey:== Ganapati/Ganesha, Bernagchen Mahakala and Tsiu Marpo can all have monkeys as attendant figures. There are several Jataka Stories about monkeys.

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==Mule:== Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo rides atop a mule as opposed to Shri Devi Dudsolma (with four arms) who rides atop a donkey.

==Naga (also see Snake):== Nagaraja Buddha, Simhanada, Garuda, Manasa, Nagarjuna. Many wrathful deities wear the Eight Great Naga Kings as decorations, such as for bracelets, anklets, belt, etc. Each are named and have a specific colour described in the literature.

==Otter:== the Bon protector deity Midud Champa Traggo rides atop a grey otter.

P==eacock:== Amitabha/Amitayus, Manjushri, Kumara/Karttikeya, Mahamayuri. All of these figures except for Mahamayuri sit on a peacock, or peacock throne. Mahamayuri holds peacock feathers. The Siddha Shavaripa often wears a peacock cloak. On some temple rooftops two peacocks are depicted on either side of a cone-like structure.

==Pig:== Marichi either has a pig face (faces) or is in a chariot drawn by pigs, or sits on a pig, sow, or boar. (She occasionally rides on a horse).

==Rabbit:== The Dalai Lama in a previous incarnation was a rabbit. There are several Jataka Stories about Shakyamuni Buddha in previous lives being born as a rabbit.

==Rat:== Ganapati/Ganesha rides atop a rat or has a rat as an attendant figure.

==Raven:== Kakamukha Mahakala has a raven face. The Bhutanese Royal Crown has a raven head on the top and Sakya Tridzin Wangdu Nyingpo is sometimes depicted wearing a wrathful raven hat.

==Rooster:== Dorje Setrap. The Dragyab Monastery of Eastern Tibet maintains Dorje Setrab as their special protector. The place is also filled with chickens and roosters which are believed to be associated with Dorje Setrab. Marichi in one painting is depicted with a sun marked with a three-legged rooster (crow).

==Scorpion:== Dorje Drolo (Padmasambhava) in some Treasure Traditions also holds a scorpion in the left hand. Guru Dragpo and Guru Dragpur hold a black scorpion in the left hand. Black Hayagriva has a scorpion attendant figure. Begtse Chen and some forms of Shri Devi hold aloft in the right hand a scorpion handled sword.

==Sheep:== Trailokyavashamkara Lokeshvara. This form of Avalokiteshvara stands on two sheep. He is rarely depicted in art.

==Snakes (also see Naga):== Manasa has a hood of several snakes and often holds a snake. Janguli, Tara (eight fears) protects against snake bite. Nagaraja Buddha has a hood of snakes above the head as does the Indian Buddhist scholar Nagarjuna. Many wrathful deities wear the Eight Great Naga Kings as decorations, such as for bracelets, anklets, belt, etc. Each are named and have a specific colour described in the literature.

==Snow Lion (see Lion):== Prayer Flag. Tseringma, chief of the five long-life sisters rides atop a snow lion as does Dorje Legpa and the Gelug version of Dorje Shugden.

Swan: sometimes confused for the goose (hamsa) which is the mount of Brahma and Sarasvati.

Tarkin: The Bon goddess Sherab Chamma is sometimes depicted seated on a Tarkin supported throne.

Tiger: Prayer Flag. Both Dorje Drolo a form of Padmasambhava and the mahasiddha Dombi Heruka stand or ride atop pregnant tiger. Tsongkapa in his guise as a siddha rides atop a tiger. The form of Mahakala called Vyaghra-vahana stands on the back of a tiger. The attendant to the Sixteen Arhats, Dharmatala, is accompanied by a tiger. Generally male wrathful deities wear a tiger skin skirt. A Gelug motif depicts a Mongolian man leading a tiger with an iron chain.

Tortoise, or Turtle : Manjushri, Kurma Avatar, Sidpaho Charts, Siddha Kurmapada. Associated with astrology as is Manjushri, the tortoise, or turtle, appears in some paintings and repousse depicting Manjushri and as a central figure in the Sidpaho. Of the Ten Avatars of Vishnu one was a tortoise. Kurmapada is an Indian siddha from the tradition of Chakrasamvara.

Vulture: Padmasambhava, Dorje Lingpa, Rigdzin Pema Chogyal and Godemchen each adorn their hats with vulture feathers. Vultures also play a role in the sky burial ritual and represent the five families of Dakini.

==Wolf:== The son of the protector deity Begtse, 'Lord of Life', rides a wolf as his mount. Some forms of Ekajati in the Revealed Treasure Tradition hold a wolf in the left hand.

==Yak:== Prayer Flag. He appears as one of the original five animals on the Prayer Flag. The yak is also a mount for several indigenous Tibetan worldly gods.

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 There are always many questions about [[animals]] and how they relate to different [[deities]] and [[symbol]] sets. This [[Animal Relationships Guide]] is a simple list intended to make the more common relationships clear.
 ==Animal-headed [[Deities]] & Figures:== there are approximately fifteen [[Buddhist deities]] with prominent [[animal]] faced features. There are a large number of secondary figures and [[mandala]] figures with [[animal]] faces such as the [[Guhyagarbha]] [[wrathful]] retinue figures. There are a number of [[mythical]] [[Indian]] figures with [[animal]] [[attributes]].
 =={{Wiki|Antelope}}:== [[Milarepa]] Story, see [[chapter]] 26 in the [[One Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa]] for this story.
 ==Bat:== a white bat can be found in the retinue of the [[Bon]] and [[Naxi]] [[deity]] [[Werma Nyinya]]. [[Interesting]] bat-like wings can be found with retinue figures in the entourage of [[Vaishravana]] Riding a [[Lion]] from the Yuan Period.
 ==Bear:== the [[consort]] of the [[protector]] [[Begtse]] named '[[Goddess]] of [[Life]]' rides a bear. [[Kshetrapala]] the fiercest of the five retinue attendants of [[Shadbhuja Mahakala]] rides on the back of a crazy bear.
 ==Bee==: Lamlha, the [[Bon religion]] [[goddess]] of travellers, rides atop a golden bee.
 =={{Wiki|Boar}}:== [[Vajravarahi]], [[Varaha]], [[Marichi]], [[Purba Drugse Chempa]] and Bhudeva/devi ([[Medicine Buddha]] retinue). [[Wrathful]] [[Padma]] [[Shavari]] of the [[Treasure Tradition]] stands atop a nine faced {{Wiki|boar}}. All of these [[deities]] either have a {{Wiki|boar}} face, ride on a {{Wiki|boar}} or stand on a {{Wiki|boar}} supported [[throne]].
 ==[[Buffalo]]:== [[Vajrabhairava]], [[Krishna Yamari]], [[Rakta Yamari]], [[Jataka]] Stories, [[Yama Dharmaraja]]. The [[deities]] listed here either have a [[buffalo face]] or stand on a [[buffalo]]. In the [[Jataka]] Stories there is at least one [[moral]] tale involving a [[buffalo]].
 =={{Wiki|Camel}}:== The [[Queen]] of Winter from the [[Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo]] retinue rides atop a {{Wiki|camel}}. Black {{Wiki|camels}} are often depicted in {{Wiki|Mongolian}} 'kangdze' [[offering]] paintings.
 =={{Wiki|Camel}}, [[Wikipedia:Bactria|Bactrian]]==: [[Magzor Gyalmo]], {{Wiki|Mongolian}} [[Wrathful]] [[Offerings]] (kangdze). One of the four main retinue attendants of [[Magzor]] Gyamo rides a {{Wiki|camel}}. Bactrain {{Wiki|camels}} are commonly depicted in {{Wiki|Mongolian}} [[art]].
 =={{Wiki|Cow}}:== The [[Siddha]] [[Goraksha]] is a {{Wiki|cow}} herder and the [[Krishna]] [[Avatar of Vishnu]] is associated with cows and [[Gopi]] girls. Several sculptural works attributed to [[Choying Dorje]], [[10th Karmapa]], have a [[Lokeshvara]] figure seated on a {{Wiki|cow}}.
 ==[[Crow]]:== most [[forms]] of [[Mahakala]] are accompanied by [[crows]] or [[ravens]]. [[Kakamukha Mahakala]] has a [[crow]] head. The [[Nyingma protector]] [[deity]] [[Rahula]] also has a [[crow]] or [[raven]] at the very top of the nine stacked heads. [[Marichi]] in one painting is depicted with a {{Wiki|sun}} marked with a three-legged {{Wiki|rooster}} ([[crow]]).
 =={{Wiki|Deer}}:== [[Wheel of Dharma]], [[Avalokiteshvara]], [[Maitreya]], [[Amoghapasha]], [[Jataka]] Stories, [[Shavaripa]]. The [[Buddhist Wheel]] of [[Dharma]] is usually accompanied on either side by kneeling {{Wiki|deer}}. The listed [[bodhisattvas]] and [[deities]] each wear a {{Wiki|deer}} {{Wiki|skin}} ([[krishnasara]]) across the left shoulder. [[Shavaripa]] from the [[Eighty-four Mahasiddhas]] is depicted as a {{Wiki|deer}} {{Wiki|hunter}}. There are numerous tales involving {{Wiki|deer}} in the [[Jataka]] Stories.
 =={{Wiki|Dog}}:== the [[mahasiddha]] [[Kukkuripa]] is known as the '{{Wiki|dog}} [[person]]'. [[Tsiu Marpo]], a [[Tibetan]] [[worldly]] [[God]], is almost always accompanied by a [[red]] {{Wiki|dog}}. Most [[Mahakalas]] are also accompanied by black [[dogs]].
 =={{Wiki|Donkey}}:== [[Chakrasamvara]] in one [[form]] has a {{Wiki|donkey}} head as does [[Hevajra]]. [[Shri Devi]] rides atop a {{Wiki|donkey}}.
 ==[[Dragon]]:== [[White Jambhala]] rides on a [[dragon]] as does one of the [[Tseringma]] Sisters. The [[dragon]] is depicted on [[Prayer Flags]]. The [[Drugpa Kagyu]] [[Buddhist Tradition]] is named after the [[dragon]] as is the country of [[Bhutan]].
 ==[[Elephant]]:== Four Harmonious Friends. [[Akshobhya Buddha]] sits on an [[elephant]] supported [[throne]]. [[Tara]] (eight {{Wiki|fears}}) protects from rampaging [[elephants]]. Ganapati/Ganesha has an [[elephant]] head. [[Shadbhuja Mahakala]] stands atop an [[elephant]] as does one of the [[forms]] of [[Bhutadamara Vajrapani]] of the [[Charya Tantras]]. In the [[Chinese tradition]] the [[bodhisattva Samantabhadra]] rides atop an [[elephant]].
 =={{Wiki|Fish}}:== The [[Matsya]] [[Avatar]] of the [[Hindu]] [[God]] [[Vishnu]] is in the [[form]] of a {{Wiki|fish}}. [[Tilopa]] often depicted holding a {{Wiki|fish}} in the left hand. [[Luipa]] is typically shown holding and eating {{Wiki|fish}} entrails. [[Minapa]], one of the [[eighty-four mahasiddhas]] according to the system of [[Abhayadatta]], is depicted [[standing]] on a a large {{Wiki|fish}}. In the [[Eight Auspicious Symbols]] Set are a pair of [[two fish]].
 ==[[Garuda]]:== [[Vishnu]] has [[Garuda]] as his mount, [[vehicle]], companion. [[Garuda]], half man and half bird is a [[deity]] in [[Tantric Buddhism]]. [[Nagas]] are often clutched in the talons or beaks of [[Garuda]] birds. He is also represented at the top of the [[Torana]] ([[throne]] back).
 =={{Wiki|Goat}}:== [[Dorje Legpa]] in some [[forms]] rides atop a {{Wiki|goat}} rather [[thana]] [[lion]]. [[Damchen Garwa Nagpo]] always rides on a {{Wiki|goat}}.
 =={{Wiki|Goose}}:== [[Brahma]], [[Chandra]] ([[moon]]), [[Sarasvati]]. All of these [[deities]] have the {{Wiki|goose}} as a mount. In early [[torana]] depictions, [[throne]] back, the {{Wiki|goose}} is a common [[symbol]].
 ==[[Horse]]:== [[Prayer Flag]]. [[Hayagriva]] has either one or three [[horse]] heads atop his [[own]]. [[Kinnara]], [[Ratnasambhava]] sits atop a [[horse]] supported [[throne]]. A rare [[form]] of [[Hevajra]] has a [[horse]] head. [[Marichi]] in some [[forms]] rides atop a [[horse]]. [[Bernagchen Mahakala]] and [[consort]] ride atop a [[black horse]]. Several [[Jataka]] Stories involve [[horses]]. [[Surya]] ({{Wiki|Sun}}) as a [[deity]] rides in a [[chariot]] drawn by [[horses]].
 ==[[Kirtimukha]]:== the [[throne]] back ([[torana]]) for many [[Buddhist deities]] can depict either a kirtimukha or a [[garuda]] bird.
 ==Leopard:== Many [[wrathful]] [[female deities]] wear a leopard {{Wiki|skin}} skirt. {{Wiki|Male}} [[wrathful deities]] wear a [[tiger skin]] skirt.
-==[[Lion]] (or [[Snow Lion]]):== there are three general ways in which the examples below relate to a [[lion]] (1) seated atop a [[lion]] supported [[throne]], (2) having a [[lion face]], or (3) riding atop a [[lion]]. {{Wiki|Durga}} rides or stands atop a [[lion]]. [[Shakyamuni Buddha]] sits atop a [[lion]] supported [[throne]] as does [[Vairochana Buddha]]. [[Tara]] (eight {{Wiki|fears}}) protects from [[lions]]. [[Simhanada Avalokiteshvara]] and [[Manjushri]] ride atop a [[lion]]. [[Simhamukha]] has a [[lion face]] as does the 2nd retinue attendant for [[Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo]]. In the retinue of [[Bernagchen Mahakala]] are [[Shingkyong]] and his [[consort]] - both have a [[lion face]]. The [[Hindu]] [[God]] [[Vishnu]] in his [[form]] as [[Narasimha]] [[Avatar]] is half man and half [[lion]]. [[Pehar Gyalpo]], [[Dorje Legpa]], [[Tseringma]], [[Vaishravana]] and [[Dorje Shugden]] all ride atop a [[snow lion]].
+==[[Lion]] (or [[Snow Lion]]):== there are three general ways in which the examples below relate to a [[lion]] (1) seated atop a [[lion]] supported [[throne]], (2) having a [[lion face]], or (3) riding atop a [[lion]]. {{Wiki|Durga}} rides or stands atop a [[lion]]. [[Shakyamuni Buddha]] sits atop a [[lion]] supported [[throne]] as does [[Vairochana Buddha]]. [[Tara]] (eight {{Wiki|fears}}) protects from [[lions]]. [[Simhanada
+Avalokiteshvara]] and [[Manjushri]] ride atop a [[lion]]. [[Simhamukha]] has a [[lion face]] as does the 2nd retinue attendant for [[Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo]]. In the retinue of [[Bernagchen Mahakala]] are [[Shingkyong]] and his [[consort]] - both have a [[lion face]]. The [[Hindu]] [[God]] [[Vishnu]] in his [[form]] as [[Narasimha]] [[Avatar]] is half man and half [[lion]]. [[Pehar Gyalpo]], [[Dorje Legpa]], [[Tseringma]], [[Vaishravana]] and [[Dorje Shugden]] all ride atop a [[snow lion]].
 ==[[Wikipedia:Makara (Hindu mythology)|Makara]]:== [[Throne]] Back ([[torana]]). A [[makara]] faced {{Wiki|female}} attendant leads the mule of [[Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo]]. Chusing ([[makara]]) {{Wiki|skin}} clothing can be found with some [[Bon]] [[deities]].
 ==[[Mongoose]]:== [[Jambhala]], [[Vaishravana]], Twelve [[Yaksha]] [[Kings]] ([[Medicine Buddha]]), [[Arhat]] [[Bakula]]. All of these figures hold a [[mongoose]], generally in the left hand.
 ==Monkey:== Ganapati/Ganesha, [[Bernagchen Mahakala]] and [[Tsiu Marpo]] can all have monkeys as attendant figures. There are several [[Jataka]] Stories about monkeys.
 =={{Wiki|Mouse}}:==
 ==Mule:== [[Shri Devi Magzor Gyalmo]] rides atop a mule as opposed to [[Shri Devi Dudsolma]] (with four arms) who rides atop a {{Wiki|donkey}}.
 ==[[Naga]] (also see {{Wiki|Snake}}):== [[Nagaraja]] [[Buddha]], [[Simhanada]], [[Garuda]], [[Manasa]], [[Nagarjuna]]. Many [[wrathful deities]] wear the [[Eight Great Naga Kings]] as decorations, such as for bracelets, anklets, belt, etc. Each are named and have a specific {{Wiki|colour}} described in the {{Wiki|literature}}.
 ==Otter:== the [[Bon]] [[protector deity]] Midud [[Champa]] Traggo rides atop a grey otter.
 P==eacock:== Amitabha/Amitayus, [[Manjushri]], Kumara/Karttikeya, [[Mahamayuri]]. All of these figures except for [[Mahamayuri]] sit on a [[peacock]], or [[peacock throne]]. [[Mahamayuri]] holds [[peacock feathers]]. The [[Siddha]] [[Shavaripa]] often wears a [[peacock]] cloak. On some [[temple]] rooftops two [[peacocks]] are depicted on either side of a cone-like {{Wiki|structure}}.
 ==Pig:== [[Marichi]] either has a pig face (faces) or is in a [[chariot]] drawn by pigs, or sits on a pig, sow, or {{Wiki|boar}}. (She occasionally rides on a [[horse]]).
 =={{Wiki|Rabbit}}:== [[The Dalai Lama]] in a previous [[incarnation]] was a {{Wiki|rabbit}}. There are several [[Jataka]] Stories about [[Shakyamuni Buddha]] in [[previous lives]] being born as a {{Wiki|rabbit}}.
 ==Rat:== Ganapati/Ganesha rides atop a rat or has a rat as an attendant figure.
 ==[[Raven]]:== [[Kakamukha Mahakala]] has a [[raven]] face. The [[Bhutanese]] {{Wiki|Royal}} {{Wiki|Crown}} has a [[raven]] head on the top and [[Sakya Tridzin]] [[Wangdu Nyingpo]] is sometimes depicted wearing a [[wrathful]] [[raven]] hat.
 =={{Wiki|Rooster}}:== [[Dorje Setrap]]. The [[Dragyab Monastery]] of [[Eastern Tibet]] maintains [[Dorje Setrab]] as their special [[protector]]. The place is also filled with chickens and roosters which are believed to be associated with [[Dorje Setrab]]. [[Marichi]] in one painting is depicted with a {{Wiki|sun}} marked with a three-legged {{Wiki|rooster}} ([[crow]]).
 =={{Wiki|Scorpion}}:== [[Dorje Drolo]] ([[Padmasambhava]]) in some [[Treasure Traditions]] also holds a {{Wiki|scorpion}} in the left hand. [[Guru Dragpo]] and [[Guru Dragpur]] hold a black {{Wiki|scorpion}} in the left hand. [[Black Hayagriva]] has a {{Wiki|scorpion}} attendant figure. [[Begtse Chen]] and some [[forms]] of [[Shri Devi]] hold aloft in the right hand a {{Wiki|scorpion}} handled sword.
 ==Sheep:== [[Trailokyavashamkara Lokeshvara]]. This [[form of Avalokiteshvara]] stands on two sheep. He is rarely depicted in [[art]].
 =={{Wiki|Snakes}} (also see [[Naga]]):== [[Manasa]] has a hood of several {{Wiki|snakes}} and often holds a {{Wiki|snake}}. [[Janguli]], [[Tara]] (eight {{Wiki|fears}}) protects against {{Wiki|snake}} bite. [[Nagaraja]] [[Buddha]] has a hood of {{Wiki|snakes}} above the head as does the [[Indian Buddhist]] [[scholar]] [[Nagarjuna]]. Many [[wrathful deities]] wear the [[Eight Great Naga Kings]] as decorations, such as for bracelets, anklets, belt, etc. Each are named and have a specific {{Wiki|colour}} described in the {{Wiki|literature}}.
 ==[[Snow Lion]] (see [[Lion]]):== [[Prayer Flag]]. [[Tseringma]], chief of the five [[long-life sisters]] rides atop a [[snow lion]] as does [[Dorje Legpa]] and the [[Gelug]] version of [[Dorje Shugden]].
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 [[Tarkin]]: The [[Bon]] [[goddess]] [[Sherab Chamma]] is sometimes depicted seated on a Tarkin supported [[throne]].
 [[Tiger]]: [[Prayer Flag]]. Both [[Dorje Drolo]] a [[form]] of [[Padmasambhava]] and the [[mahasiddha]] [[Dombi Heruka]] stand or ride atop {{Wiki|pregnant}} [[tiger]]. [[Tsongkapa]] in his guise as a [[siddha]] rides atop a [[tiger]]. The [[form]] of [[Mahakala]] called [[Vyaghra-vahana]] stands on the back of a [[tiger]]. The attendant to the [[Sixteen Arhats]], [[Dharmatala]], is accompanied by a [[tiger]]. Generally {{Wiki|male}} [[wrathful deities]] wear a [[tiger skin]] skirt. A [[Gelug]] motif depicts a {{Wiki|Mongolian}} man leading a [[tiger]] with an {{Wiki|iron}} chain.
 [[Tortoise]], or [[Turtle]] : [[Manjushri]], [[Kurma]] [[Avatar]], [[Sidpaho Charts]], [[Siddha Kurmapada]]. Associated with [[astrology]] as is [[Manjushri]], the [[tortoise]], or [[turtle]], appears in some paintings and repousse depicting [[Manjushri]] and as a central figure in the [[Sidpaho]]. Of the Ten [[Avatars]] of [[Vishnu]] one was a [[tortoise]]. [[Kurmapada]] is an [[Indian siddha]] from the [[tradition]] of [[Chakrasamvara]].
 [[Vulture]]: [[Padmasambhava]], [[Dorje Lingpa]], [[Rigdzin]] [[Pema Chogyal]] and [[Godemchen]] each adorn their hats with [[vulture feathers]]. Vultures also play a role in the [[sky burial]] [[ritual]] and represent the [[five families]] of [[Dakini]].
 =={{Wiki|Wolf}}:== The son of the [[protector deity]] [[Begtse]], '[[Lord of Life]]', rides a {{Wiki|wolf}} as his mount. Some [[forms]] of [[Ekajati]] in the [[Revealed Treasure]] [[Tradition]] hold a {{Wiki|wolf}} in the left hand.
 =={{Wiki|Yak}}:== [[Prayer Flag]]. He appears as one of the original five [[animals]] on the [[Prayer Flag]]. The {{Wiki|yak}} is also a mount for several indigenous [[Tibetan]] [[worldly gods]].

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