Sesha

Śesha is a nāga king and ruler of Pātāla in Hindu mythology. Unknown. (1972). "Śesha", in Leach, M. (ed) Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend. 3rd ed. pp.999
== Appearance ==
Śesha is depicted as having a thousand heads and wearing purple clothes while holding a plough and pestle. He supports either the Earth or the Pātālas. 
He also has the ability to take on a humanoid form known as Balarāma.
== Mythology ==
Śesha is a servant of Vishṇu, who either sleeps on him, or stands beneath a canopy formed by Śesha.
At the end of each kalpa (eon) of 1,000 yugas (ages), he destroys the world with his fire. He causes earthquakes by moving his heads. 
== See Also ==
Ananta
== References ==
Category:Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend
Category:Nagas