“The Book of Dragons - Apalāla”

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NightCafé Daily Challenge #970 - ‘Masterpiece Monday’

09 June 2025

“The Book of Dragons”

From the Gallery of All Things Dragon by Glenn Kelly

“Mythology - It is said that Apalāla lived near the Swat River, this area is currently located in Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province, Pakistan. He is known to be a Naga King. Apalāla was converted to Buddhism by the Buddha. It is one of the most popular legends in Buddhist lore and art. The tale is often told to children of Buddhist parents for them to learn their happiness lies in the Buddhist faith.”

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