Skanda - the god of war. (A. Fantalov, the image in Indian ink).

According to Hindu myth, Indra (Indian God of Thunder) has offended the wife of one eremite-asur. Then asur has strived for his son Taraka extraordinary power. Taraka has headed troops of asuras and has won gods. The secret of Taraka's power consist what to kill him it is fated was only to son of great Hindu god Shiva. And then Shiva's son Skanda was born. He had six heads and as much hands in which held a bow, a bowl, and a spear. Skanda rides on a metal peacock. To test valour of son Shiva, Indra and his army attack the young god. But that swept opponents, having thrown out a flame from all lips. The God of Thunder has put terrible impact in the right side Skanda. But then the young man in full arms - Skanda's son has left. For seventh day Skanda has battled with Taraka and has broken him. Then Shiva's son began to be esteemed as the god of war in Hindu mythology.