Creatures of Burmese Myth and Legend: A Virtual Tour of the Shwedagon Pagoda, Part 2

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In this second video on the history and culture of Myanmar, we look at the many creatures peculiar to Burmese folklore that are represented in the art of the Shwedagon Pagoda. Legendary Burmese creatures discussed in this video include the naga, belu, manuthiha, galone, and many more.

Sections:
Introduction: 0:00
Chinthe: 00:27
Hintha bird: 1:04
Naga: 1:44
Naga King: 3:50
Chinthe fighting naga: 4:21
Buddha's footprint: 4:46
Belu: 5:22
Manuthiha: 6:35
Manuthiha's father: 9:22
Pyinsa rupa: 9:35
Galone: 10:12
Epilogue: 12:21

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