Lungtirok, male stones (right), female (left). (Image number C.033, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection)
Julian Jacobs in The Nagas states that "the Ao, Lotha (Lhota) and other Nagas trace their mythical origin to the six sacred stones at Lungterok. Given that the stones are vehicles of fertility, it is consistent that ... they are often sexual symbols, either resembling male and female genitals,...
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Lungtirok, male stones (right), female (left). (Image number C.033, J.P. Mills Photographic Collection) [electronic resource]. |
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| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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1923.
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SOAS Digital Library.
ASC. REGIONS. RSA. JPMILLS. ILOAA. |
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