concept   mongoose
culture   Sri Lanka
statement   In Sri Lankan culture, the mongoose is revered as a symbol of deity Shiva, valued for controlling snake populations, and believed to bring good luck.

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1 mongoose Sri Lanka Regarded as a symbol of good luck and wealth 1
2 mongoose Sri Lanka Considered a revered animal in Indian and Sri Lankan cultures, often associated with the deity Shiva 1
3 mongoose Sri Lanka Considered a valuable asset in controlling snake population 1
4 mongoose Sri Lanka Considered a symbol of good luck and believed to ward off evil spirits 1