Akathaso

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File:Akathaso.jpg

Akathaso ({{langx|my|အာကာသစိုး}}) are Burmese nats (spirits) who inhabit the tops of trees and serve as guardians of the sky.

They are related to Thitpin Saunt Nat and Myay Saunt Nat,who respectively live on the trunks and roots of the trees. Myay Saunt Nats are guardian spirits of the earth while Thitpin Saunt Nats are guardian spirits of trees.{{sfn|MLC|1993}}

Gallery

File:Yokkaso.jpg|Yokkaso

File:Bhummaso.jpg|Bhummaso

Notes

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References

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  • {{cite encyclopedia

| ref = {{harvid|MLC|1993}}

| year=1993

| encyclopedia=Myanmar–English Dictionary

| publisher=Myanmar Language Commission

| url = http://sealang.net/burmese

| isbn=1-881265-47-1

| title=SEAlang Library Burmese Lexicography

}}

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{{Burmese nats}}

Category:Burmese nats

Category:Sky and weather deities

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