Ganesha sculpture, Asia - Public domain museum image. A statue of an elephant on a pedestal
Summary
Hindu religion and mythology feature elements of the animal world. The Hindu god Shiva is often depicted riding on a bull, but is here shown supported by a seated figure with a bull’s head. Animal strength is also apparent in images of Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva, who is worshipped as the remover of obstacles.
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Date
0800 - 0900
Source
Rijksmuseum
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")