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Zoological Mythology: The Legends of Animals (Classic Reprint)
Zoological Mythology The Legends of Animals - Classic Reprint Author:Angelo De Gubernatis CHAPTER VI. THE DOG. SUMMARY. Why the myth of the dog is difficult of interpretation.-Entre chien et loup.-The dog and the moon.-The bitch Sarama; her double aspect in the Vedas and in the Itdrndyaoiam; messenger, consoler, and infernal being.-The dog and the purple; the dog and the meat; the dog and its shadow ; the fearless hero and his shadow... more »; the black monster; the fear of Indras.-The two Vedic dogs; Sarameyas and Hermes.-The favourite dog of Sarama; the dog that steals during the sacrifice; the form of a dog to expiate crimes committed in former states of existence ; relative Hindoo, Pythagorean and Christian beliefs.-The dog Yamas.-The dog demon that barks, with the long bitter tongue.-The red bitch towards morning a beautiful maiden during the night.-The intestines of the dog eaten.-The hawk that carries honey and the sterile woman.-Dog and woodpecker.-The dog carries the bones of the witch's daughter.-The dog-messenger brings news of the hero.-The nurse-bitch.-The dog and
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