[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v1.c17.s3.6 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c17.s3.6 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c17.s3.6 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c17.s3.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c17.s3.6) 12.3.5 \*Hunting scenes.\* The earliest evidence of ritualistic practices is presented by prehistoric paintings \[13\] depicting hunting scenes associated with magical hunting rites before the actual hunt for its success. Pd II, Neolithic, of BURZAHOM has produced a stone slab engraved with the scene of stag hunt. It shows on the upper plane a dog and two rayed circles representing the sun. Below is a stag which stands centrally and is being attacked by a male with a bow and arrow on the front, while a female pierces the animal from behind with a spear. - [Previous: v1.c17.s3.5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c17.s3.5) - [Next: v1.c17.s3.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c17.s3.7) - [Up: v1.c17.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c17.s3) ## Linked texts (1) - [Burzahom](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.burzahom) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c17.s3.6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c17.s3.6) · Pramāṇa