Fang

Omnivorous animals, such as bears, use their fangs when hunting fish or other prey, but they are not needed for consuming fruit.

Certain mythological and legendary creatures such as dragons, gargoyles, demons and yakshas are commonly depicted with prominent fangs.

The iconographic representation of some Hindu deities include fangs, to symbolize the ability to hunt and kill.

Two examples are fierce warrior goddess Chamunda and god of death Yama in some iconographic representations.

Fangs are also common among guardian figures such as Verupaksha in Buddhism art in China and East Asia,[3] as well as Rangda in Balinese Hinduism.