Apalala
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In Buddhist mythology, Apalala is a water-dwelling dragon who lived near the Swat River. He was converted to Buddhism by the Buddha;[1] this is one of the most popular legends in Buddhist lore and art.[2][3] The tale is often told to Buddhist children for them to learn their happiness lies in their faith.[citation needed]
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- ^ Rose, Carol M. (2001). Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth. New York: W.W. Norton & Company. pp. 22. ISBN 0-393-32211-4. http://books.google.com/books?id=GKrACS_n86wC&pg=PA22&dq=Apalala.
- ^ Hastings, James (1922). Encyclopædia of Religion and Ethics. Charles Scribner's & Sons. pp. 127. http://books.google.com/books?id=UD8TAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA127&dq=Apalala.
- ^ Matthews, John O. (2005). The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings From Myth and Magic (The Element Encyclopedia). New York: Sterling. pp. 32. ISBN 140273543x. http://books.google.com/books?id=YPhztQ1VU1QC&pg=PA32&dq=Apalala.
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