Shiva's
riding animal is a white bull named Nandi, which means the joyful.
Nandi was given to Shiva by Daksa-Brahma, who is also referred to as Prajapati.
Consort:
Sati,
who dies and becomes Uma or Parvati.
Other References on the Karma-to-Grace website:
Sources:
Danielou, The Myths and Gods of India. Rochester, Vermont: Inner Traditions International, 1991.
Moor, Edward.
The Hindu Pantheon. Los Angeles: Philosophical research society,
1976.
Thomas, P. Epics, Myths
and Legends of India. Bombay, India: D. B. Taraporevala Sons &
Co. Private Ltd, 1961.