釈迦と7つ頭の蛇ってずいぶんと関係が深いようですね。
7つの頭を持つ蛇は黙示録ではサタンですが。

https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/buddha-image-protected-naga-mythical-serpent-like-creature-near-shwe-tha-lyaung-reclining-buddha-town-bago-near-yangon-myanmar-30081458.jpg

https://cdn.exoticindia.com/sculptures/zaw98.jpg

http://randomtravelblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Buddha-Park-Nong-Khai-Serpent-Heads2.jpg

http://www.chinabuddhismencyclopedia.com/en/images/thumb/c/ce/Mucalinda_naga125.jpg/250px-Mucalinda_naga125.jpg