Â One of these figures loved to meditate and asked for power over his own mind from the gods, and he was tasked with (*) supporting the world.
In one story, the prince Senopati had a three day long sexual encounter with one of these figures, after which he founded the Mataram kingdom in Cambodia. Â The boy Astika prevented Janamejaya from executing a planned genocide of these figures, one of whom murdered Parikshit by poisoning his food. Â One of these figures loved to meditate and asked for power over his own mind from the gods, and he was tasked with (*) supporting the world. Â Another of these figures was fastened to Mount Mandar and was used to churn the ocean. Â Shesha and Vasuki were two of these figures, whose mother, Kadru, wished to have many offspring. Â They were often placed at odds with Vishnu's mount, the eagle Garuda. Â For 10 points, name this race from Hindu mythology that is associated with snakes.
In one story, the prince Senopati had a three day long sexual encounter with one of these figures, after which he founded the Mataram kingdom in Cambodia.
nagas [prompt on "snakes" before mentioned]