Of the many gods singled out for special attention, one of the most significant was _________, the powerful, fertile giver and "Destroyer" of life, the "Lord of the Dance" of the universe.

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Shiva is known as the "Destroyer" within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity that includes Brahma and Vishnu. He is often associated with regeneration, the cycle of destruction and creation, and is famously depicted as Nataraja, performing the cosmic dance that destroys and creates the world.

Of the Many Gods Singled Out for Special Attention, One