For ten points, name this elephant-headed god from Hindu mythology.
In one story, Vishnu was forced to make strange faces to make this god laugh and spit out his discus. This Hindu god is well known for being the god of opportunities, and he is usually prayed to first in a Hindu temple. This god cursed the moon, which created the waxing and waning periods, and to assist Vyasa, he severed one of his body parts to transcribe the (*) Mahabharata. This god was awarded a magical mango after he defeated his brother Kartikeya in a race around the universe by simply circling around his parents three time. After this god tried to protect his mother Parvati, he was beheaded by Shiva, his father. For ten points, name this elephant-headed god from Hindu mythology.
In one story, Vishnu was forced to make strange faces to make this god laugh and spit out his discus.
Ganesha (accept Ganesh, Ganapati, Pillaiyar, or Vinayaka) &lt;KS+RP&gt;