Two groups of supernatural beings pull on ends of a giant snake that has been wrapped around a log. The base of the log rests on a turtle that is swimming in an ocean of milk. As the stick turns round and round, solids rise up from the milk like butter in a churn. Thus all creation is made.
One of the most famous images of the churning of the sea of milk is on one of the outer walls of Angkor Wat. Also the ancient bridges that lead to temple areas often have sculpted railings with these supernatural beings doing this first "tug of war" with the snake.
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