Ancient pagan and modern Christian symbolism . the many emblems of the linga, andstands upon a lotus. The monkey introduced into the groupplays the same^ part as the cat, cow, lioness, and ape in theEgyptian mythology, being emblematic of that desire whicheventuates in the production of offspring. PLATE XV. Fig. 1, the cupola, is well known in modern Europe; it isequally so in Hindostan, where it is sometimes accompaniedby pillars of a peculiar shape. In one such compound thedesign is that of a cupola, supported by closely placed pillars,each of which has a capital, resembling * the glans ofph
Ancient pagan and modern Christian symbolism . the many emblems of the linga, andstands upon a lotus. The monkey introduced into the groupplays the same^ part as the cat, cow, lioness, and ape in theEgyptian mythology, being emblematic of that desire whicheventuates in the production of offspring. PLATE XV. Fig. 1, the cupola, is well known in modern Europe; it isequally so in Hindostan, where it is sometimes accompaniedby pillars of a peculiar shape. In one such compound thedesign is that of a cupola, supported by closely placed pillars,each of which has a capital, resembling * the glans ofphysiologists; in the centre there is a door, wherein a nudefemale stands, resembling in all respects Figure 61, except indress and the presence of the child. This was copiedby the late Mr. Sellon, from a Buddhist Dagopa in theJumnar Cave, Bombay Presidency, a tracing of his sketchhaving been given to me by William Simpson, Esq., London. The same emblem may be found amongst the ancientItalians. Whilst I was staying in Malta during the carnival. PLATE XIV. PLATE XV.
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