Are there any deities or mythological beasts inspired by snow leopards?

Question

I don't know a lot about the mythology of central Asian cultures (where the snow leopard comes from). I'm trying to find more information on the cultural impact the animal could have.

Answer 1

There is a collection of snow leopard myths on the Snow Leopard Conservancy website:

• Nepalese Myths Surrounding Snow Leopards (1)
• Nepalese Myths Surrounding Snow Leopards (2)
• Tibetan Myths Surrounding Snow Leopards
• Snow Leopards, Mountain Spirits and Sacred Space in Northern Pakistan
• The Otter and the Snow Leopard
• The Four Harmonious Brothers
• Snow Leopard, Otter, and Domestic Cat