Ancient Wisdom Atlas

Motif

deity divided into multiple parts

deity_divided_into_multiple_parts

A motif of the Primordial Sacrifice and Dismemberment family. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.

1 occurrences

1 traditions


hindu

  • The Ramayan of Valmiki Canto CXXVI. Bharat Consoled. / Canto CXXIX. The Meeting With Bharat. / Canto CXXX. The Consecration. / APPENDIX.; lines 57270-57284 confidence: high

    Vishnu divides himself into four parts, is described with lotus-like eyes, and chooses Dasharatha, sovereign of men, as his father.

    Vishnu divides himself into four parts before choosing his human father.

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