Prater, S.H., 1980. The book of Indian animals. Bombay etc., Bombay Natural History Society and Oxford University Press, pp. i-xxiii, 1-324
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Indian Rhino |
In Nepal the flesh and the blood of the rhinoceros is considered highly acceptable to the manes.
High caste Hindus and most Gurkhas offer libation of the animal's blood after entering its disembowelled body.
On ordinary Sraddh days the libation of water and milk is poured from a cup carved from its horn.
The urine is considered antiseptic and is hung in a vessel at the principal door as a charm against ghosts, evil spirits, and diseases.
These beliefs connected with the rhinoceros are prevalent in varying forms in Burma, Siam, and China. They set a great value upon the animal and provide the main reason for its persecution.
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