shiva

• early reference in the vedas call him:

  rudra- fierce and ruthless
• established a fearsom reputation
• described as kind, friendly, favourable
• presented as unchinging reality of brahman
• tears apart universe at the end of time- allows for renewal
• third eye on forehead

  insight and wisdom
• trident(3 pronged weapon)


  power and quthority
• 3 lines on forehead


  shows his supremecy
• posinous snake neckalace


  destructive powers

  powers of renewal(snake sheds skin)
• river ganges flows through his hair
• wears moon crown


  shows timeless ness