Kiak-Kiak is the principal deity or demon worshipped in Pegu, an ancient kingdom in present-day Myanmar (Burma). Kiak-Kiak is often represented as a colossal human figure, twenty cubits in length, lying in a sleeping posture. This image is housed in a magnificent temple, accessible to all. The worship of Kiak-Kiak likely reflects the syncretism of various religious traditions in the region, including indigenous animism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. The sleeping posture of the deity may symbolize a state of potentiality or the cyclical nature of time and existence.
Kiak-Kiak (Deity of Pegu)
Creature Types: Other
Mythological/Cultural Origins: Indigenous, South Asian
Roles/Functions in Lore: Destroyer, Protector
Literary Sources/Traditions: East Asian Texts
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Other
Attributes/Powers: Destruction, Protection, Supernatural Power
Alignments/Moral Standings: Ambiguous
