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Hindu God

Shiva

By Michael ButcherLast updated on Feb 13, 2025
Shiva as Lord of the Dance

Sculpture of Shiva as Lord of the Dance, depicting all of this roles in mythology.

Metropolitan Museum of ArtPublic Domain
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