ABSTRACT

This thesis aims to study on the Naga King in Urangkhathatnitan (Phrathatpanom Legend) The objectives of this research were : (1) to study the concept of the Naga King in the Theravada Buddhist Scriptures (2) to study the history of the Urangkhathatnitan (Phrathatpanom Legend) and the Naga King in the Urangkhathatnitan (Phrathatpanom Legend). (3) to study the influence of the Naga King in theUrangkhathatnitan (Phrathatpanom Legend).

The results found that the Naga King  in the Buddhist faith, has developed from the concept of the Naga King in  ancient India. Later, when Buddhism was born  they modified the Naga King  idea from the original concept originated naga believed to be caused by the power of God to create an action. There is in place, such as ponds, rivers and oceans, mountains, forests and trees anthill well as in the normal shape of a dragon crest of great stature. If you came to earth to become a snake or a handsome young man. As usual, the dragon is a character trait that has angered basically makes irritable. As a result, the need to maintain a fairly emotional one is patience. In addition, the dragon has a major role is to be the protector of Buddhism. Is it a practice to aim to be reborn in a better world landscape.

The belief that the serpent in the warm nest That tale is believed to have been influenced by the belief that the serpent in through the influence (1) cult snake (2) beliefs about religion, orcs, elves ghost ruler or ghosts. Naga predecessor (3) Hinduism and (4) Theravada sect Lanka through the ages would be incorporating the idea of ​​the dragon to the (1) Buddhism (2) History (3) tales. honored to be integrated into homogeneous.

Beliefs about the serpent in th element gives the story to themselves and society. The value of the realization of their roots and ancestors of the people on both sides of the river has created a culture and belief, the serpent, and the successor to the present for more than a thousand years. And if such a simple belief that the Naga cause well-being of those involved.

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