Weapons
Trishula
Shiva's trident, Puranic emblem with epic echoes.
Sacred ObjectsBroader Hindu traditionShiva PuranaTridentShiva's tridentTrishul
Description
The Trishula is Shiva's trident. It belongs chiefly to Puranic and iconographic tradition; the Mahabharata meets Shiva most vividly in Arjuna's Pashupata episode. Listed as broader Hindu tradition.
Owners
Origin
- Shiva
origin, trident of Shiva
Powers
- Emblem of Shiva's power
Scriptural references
- Shiva Purana
- Mahabharata · Vana Parva
Notable uses
- Puranic battles of Shiva
- Icon of the Pashupata lord
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