A History of Indian Medical Literature v4.c57.31
A History of Indian Medical Literature v4.c57.31
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31 The peacock (mayūra) is the traditional enemy of snakes. Compare the role of the mythic bird Garuḍa, who also affords protection against snakes and their bites (see J.Ph. Vogel, 1972). See on the association of the peacock with youth and immortality and the importance of its flesh for the royal table: A. Chattopadhyay (1993a); H.-P. Schmidt (1980).