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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; 2014
- 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