List of water deities

Another important focus of worship of water deities has been springs or holy wells.

As a form of animal worship, whales and snakes (hence dragons) have been regarded as godly deities throughout the world (as are other animals such as turtles, fish, crabs, and sharks).

In Asian lore, whales and dragons sometimes have connections.

[1] Serpents are also common as a symbol or as serpentine deities, sharing many similarities with dragons.

Ainu In Hindu culture, each water body is worshipped as a form of God.