This well-illustrated volume seeks to explain an enigmatic and paradoxical symbolism common to many of the world religions, both polytheistic and monotheistic--that of the cavernous maw of a great monster. Drawing on a broad array of comparative evidence, including examples from Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian and Islamic religions, it delves on the cross-cultural points of contact that may have contributed to the spread of such zoomorphic hybrids from Turkey, the Caucasus and Iran to the Indian subcontinent.

ISBN 13: 9788124608890

ISBN 10: 812460889X

Year: 2017

Pages etc.: 123p., (35) col. illus., bib., ind., 23cm.

Binding: Hardbound

Subject(s): Religion