He was hit by an axe during a fight with Parashurama, and he is often depicted riding a mouse.
In one story, this figure was fed some roasted cereal grains to prevent him from swallowing Kubera. In another story this figure convinced his brother Kartikeya that he beat him in a race around the world, despite sitting at home the entire time. He was hit by an axe during a fight with Parashurama, and he is often depicted riding a mouse. Called the "Lord of Obstacles," he served as a scribe for Vyasa, who dictated the Mahabharata to him, and a conflict between his father and mother led to his father decapitating him. For 10 points, identify this son of Shiva and Parvati, a Hindu got of wisdom depicted with the head of an elephant.
In one story, this figure was fed some roasted cereal grains to prevent him from swallowing Kubera.
Ganesha