Destroyer : Shiva :: Creator : ___

BRAHMA

["**Hint:** In Hindu mythology, this deity is part of a divine trio and is associated with the beginning of all things.\n\n*(This hint points to the role of creation and the Trimurti without directly naming Brahma, making it easier than the original clue while still requiring some knowledge of Hindu mythology.)*"]

This clue is structured as an analogy in the form "A : B :: C : D," which translates to "A is to B as C is to D." Here, the analogy compares the roles of Hindu deities: - **Destroyer : Shiva** – In Hinduism, Shiva is known as the destroyer within the Trimurti (the Hindu trinity). - **Creator : Brahma** – Correspondingly, Brahma is the creator deity in the same Trimurti. The clue relies on knowledge of Hindu mythology, where the three primary gods are: - **Brahma** (the creator), - **Vishnu** (the preserver), - **Shiva** (the destroyer). Thus, if Shiva is the destroyer, then the creator must logically be **Brahma**. The answer fits perfectly based on this religious and cultural reference.