Practicing Success
Look at the painting and answer the question: |
What do the rows of horse rider deities represent in the shown wall paintings? |
Historical events Cosmography of the Rathvas Agricultural practices None of the above |
Cosmography of the Rathvas |
Answer: Cosmography of the Rathvas The rows of horse rider deities represent the cosmography of the Rathvas. The uppermost section with riders represents the world of gods, heavenly bodies and mythical creatures. An ornate wavy line separates this section from the lower region, where the wedding procession of Pithoro is depicted with minor deities, kings, goddess of destiny, an archetypal farmer, domestic animals, and so on, which represent the earth. |