A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2189

c5.2189

In the Purāṇas a legend is told of Yama having lifted his foot to kick Chhāyā, the handmaid of his father. She cursed him to have his leg affected with sores and worms, but his father gave him a cock which picked off the worms and cured the discharge. Through this incident he is called Sīrna-pāda, ‘shrivelled foot.’