Shiva
God of destruction and transformation, part of Hindu trinity with Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva's cosmic dance (Tandava) both destroys and creates universes. His ascetic nature and wild appearance contrast with domestic life with Parvati. Shiva embodies paradox—destroyer and benefactor, ascetic and householder, terrifying and benevolent. His third eye represents transcendent perception, while his trident symbolizes creation-preservation-destruction.
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