Fangs in Religion, Mythology and Legend
Certain mythological and legendary creatures such as dragons, gargoyles and yakshas have fangs. The fangs of vampires are one of their defining characteristics.
The deities of certain religions such as Hinduism have fangs. One example is Chamunda, as well as Kali and Yama in some iconographic representations. These are an indication of their fierce aspect. Fangs are also common among demonic figures such as Rangda in Balinese Hinduism.
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