Motif
semi-divine animal helpers or peoples
semi_divine_animal_helpers_or_peoples
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Animal and Nature Helpers. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
1 occurrences
1 traditions
hindu
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The Ramayan of Valmiki H. H. WILSON. / THE SUPPLIANT DOVE. / INDEX OF PRINCIPAL NAMES / FOOTNOTES; lines 62565-62694 confidence: medium
The note describes semi-divine Vanars or monkeys and argues that such figures are not more ridiculous than animal forms assumed by Milton’s Satan.
The Vanars are described as semi-divine monkeys of an Indian forest.
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