Hindu Mythology

The colorful deities and demons of India...

HANUMAN

Hindu Hero God

Picture of the Hindu Hero God Hanuman from our Hindu mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

The Hindu Monkey God

And what a monkey he is!

Always fighting and helping his mates in battle. See Sugrîva, for example.

His Chinese equivalent could almost be Monkey.

Hanuman Facts and Figures

Name: Hanuman
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names:

Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Heroics
Area of expertise: Hero

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Article last revised on September 18, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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