The Heretical, Heterodox Howl: Jackals in Pāli Buddhist Literature

Buddhist literature in Pāli presents a world that is rich in animal imagery, with some animals carrying largely positive associations and other animals seen in a consistently negative light. Among the many species that populate the Pāli <i>imaginaire</i>, the jackal bears a particular st...

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Main Author: Reiko Ohnuma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/10/3/221