Vasamayilai
deity earth Naga single tradition · 1
Vasamayilai was the queen of the great Naga king Valai Vanan who ruled over Manipallavam in the Jaffna Peninsula. She was the mother of princess Pilli Valai.
When
- First attested
- 500 CE
- Attested period
- 500 – 600
- Historical notes
- Legendary Naga queen featured in the Tamil epic Manimekalai, 6th century CE.
Relationships
- consort of
- Valai Vanan
- parent of
- Pilli Valai
- co occurs with
- Indra
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The legend speaks of the great Naga king Valai Vanan and his queen Vasamayilai who ruled over Manipallavam in the Jaffna Peninsula.”
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