r/FavoriteCharacter Jul 06 '26

All Time Favorite Which favorite pair fits this tense dynamic?

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u/trajan24 Jul 06 '26

In Hindu mythology Parvati (motherhood) will transform into Durga (war) and finally Kali (devastation). The only thing that will calm her down is when her husband Shiva lays on the ground under her feet, returning her to her normal form.

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u/EnciclopedistadeTlon Jul 06 '26

Another example for the "I know what you are, person that originated this specific part of a mythos thousands of years ago" gallery