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The Indus Valley "Proto-Śiva", reexamined through reflections on the goddess, the buffalo, and the symbolism of VĀHANAS

Anthropos • 73 (5/6) • Published In 1978 • Pages: 767-797

By: Hiltebeitel, Alf.

Abstract

The author analyzes several seals from Mohenjo Daro, surmising what gods, goddesses, animal counterparts, and myths are depicted by comparing them to later representations and recorded myths.

HRAF PubDate

2016

Region

Asia

Sub Region

South Asia

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Indologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Sarah Berry; 2016

Field Date

not applicable

Coverage Date

4600-3900 BP

Coverage Place

Pakistan and northwest India

Notes

Alf Hiltebeitel

Includes bibliographical references (p. 792-797)

LCCN

07021775

LCSH

Indus civilization