A 40,000 Old Half Man Half Lion Statue Discovered In Germany – Is It Narasimha Avatar In Hindu Religion
A 40,000-year-old half man half lion statue discovered in a cave in Germany is one of the oldest known pieces of evidence of religious beliefs in the world. It has now been proved that the image was part of religious rituals. The artifact was carved out of a mammoth tusk and is 12-inch-tall. Is it an ancient image of Narasimha avatar in Hindu religion.
He stands upright, perhaps on tiptoes, legs apart and arms to the sides of a slender, cat-like body with strong shoulders like the hips and thighs of a lion. His gaze, like his stance, is powerful and directed at the viewer. The details of his face show he is attentive, he is watching and he is listening. He is powerful, mysterious and from a world beyond ordinary nature. He is the oldest known representation of a being that does not exist in physical form but symbolises ideas about the supernatural.
Images depicting Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Vishnu In Hinduism, typically showcase him in a fierce form, half-man and half-lion. This ferocious appearance represents his role in destroying the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who was granted a boon that made him nigh invincible.
Narasimha's most striking feature is his body, which
combines a powerful human torso and lower body with a lion's head, mane, claws,
and fangs. This symbolizes the immense power he possesses.