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Not
a historical personage like Krishna, Shiva is the name
given to God in the last aspect of His threefold nature
(Creator-Preserver-Destroyer). Shiva, the Annihilator
of maya or delusion, is symbolically represented
in the scriptures as the Lord of Renunciates, the King
of Yogis. In Hindu art He is always shown with the new
moon in His hair, and wearing a garland of hooded snakes,
ancient emblem of evil overcome and perfect wisdom.
The "single" eye of omniscience is open on His forehead.
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