Hindu mythology is vast and rich having diverse array of stories and deities, with animals playing pivotal roles.
Such animals are ------
1. Airavata --- Celestial elephant
2. Nandi ---- Devoted follower of God Shiva.
3. Makara ---- Legendary crocodile
4. Garuda ---- Eagle diety on which God Vishnu mounts.
5. Matsya ---- First incarnation of God Vishnu, a fish
6. Koorma ---- Second incarnation of God Vishnu, a tortoise
7. Varaaha ----- Third incarnation of God Vishnu , human body and face of a boar
8. Narasimha ---- Fourth incarnation of God Vishnu, human body an d face of a Lion
9. Shesh Nag ---- Multi headed serpent and serve as divine bed for God Vishnu.
10. Vasuki ---- Divine serpent
11. Mushik ---- A mouse, vehicle of God Ganesh
12. Hayagriva ---- Horse headed diety
13. God Ganesh himself !!!
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