Adam's Peak

Adam's Peak is a mountain in Sri Lanka, also known as Samanalakanda. It has a depression in the shape of a massive footprint, and is a pilgrim site for Muslims, Buddhists, Christians, and Hindus. Unknown. (1972). "Adam's Peak", in Leach, M. (ed) Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend. 3rd ed. p.9
== Legends ==
In the Islamic tradition, Adam was shown all the problems with the world by an angel at this place, and the footprint is that of Adam. 
In the Buddhist tradition, it is the site of the Sripada (Sacred Footstep of Buddha), the imprint of his last contact with the earthly world. 
In the Hindu tradition, it is thought to be the footprint of Śiva, with a Tamil legend describing how rivers flow from his footprint on the mountain. 
In the Christian tradition, the footprint is that of St. Thomas. 
== References ==
Category:Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend