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What religion is the cowrie shells?
What religion is the cowrie shells?
Raffaele
Wed Oct 30 2024
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I'm curious about the cowrie shells. I've heard they have some religious significance, but I'm not sure which religion associates them with particular meanings or rituals. Can someone clarify this for me?
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ZenFlow
Fri Nov 01 2024
Lord Shiva, another prominent deity in Hinduism, was also believed to be associated with the shells.
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KimchiQueen
Fri Nov 01 2024
Cowrie shells held a significant place in the practices of astrologers in Southern India.
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CryptoLordess
Fri Nov 01 2024
These shells were employed frequently to predict the future, relying on their mystical properties.
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Bianca
Fri Nov 01 2024
According to Hindu mythology, cowrie shells were considered sacred to the Goddess Lakshmi, who is revered for her wealth and prosperity.
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CryptoQueen
Thu Oct 31 2024
In Ancient Egypt, cowrie shells were thought to possess protective powers. They were used to safeguard women and children from the evil eye, a supernatural force often blamed for miscarriages and deaths.
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