Motif
directional divine elephants
directional_divine_elephants
A motif of the World Axis and Sacred Center family, within the sub-family Cosmic Bearers and Sky Supports. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
2 occurrences
1 traditions
hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki H. H. WILSON. / THE SUPPLIANT DOVE. / INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES / FOOTNOTES; lines 62332-62449 confidence: medium
The passage refers to elephants of Indra and other deities who preside over the four points of the compass.
The note mentions elephants of Indra and other deities who preside over the four points of the compass.
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The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse H. H. WILSON. / THE SUPPLIANT DOVE. / INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES / FOOTNOTES; lines 62330-62447 confidence: medium
The note refers to elephants of Indra and other deities who preside over the four points of the compass.
Elephants of Indra and other deities are said to preside over the four points of the compass.
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