Anonymous / Unknown

Ritualistic hanging from a carriage during the procession, as part of ceremonies in honor of Ganga. Numerous goats were sacrificed during this event

Year: 1670

From: Abraham Rogerius, Le Théâtre de l’idolatrie ou la porte ouverte, Amsterdam, Jean Schipper, 1670, p. 246

Keywords: GangaIndia
Topics:
2. Sacrifice and religion: Comparisons, Antiquarians, Anthropology (16th-18th Century)

Edited by: Chiara Petrolini

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