Topic
Hindu iconography contains symbolic references to animal forms, often in combination with divinities. Select one specific animal to highlight in the context of Hinduism. Follow the steps below.
Initial Post
– After researching sacred animals in Hinduism, select one animal to discuss in your post.
– Title your initial thread with the animal that you are highlighting.
– Provide a conversation of at least 200 words in which you discuss the role of the subject animal in Hinduism. Consider the following in your content: What does the animal represent for Hindus? How is the animal displayed? Is there a story behind the animal that explains its importance for Hindus? Thoroughly explore this animal in the context of Hinduism, providing specific examples to support your conversation.
– Following the content of your post, provide at least 2 MLA (Modern Language Association) format research source citations: MLA Citations.
Responses
– Expand upon the threaded post of another with further thoughtful comments, observations, and/or questions. There is no specific word count here, your replies simply need to meaningfully add something to the conversation with sufficient depth of discussion.
– Maintain your thread regarding those who make prompt and meaningful replies to your post.
– Be sure to subscribe to any posts you make so you are alerted when someone responds to them.
– All of this needs to be done in the context of furthering the conversation regarding religious terms, ideas, and concepts related to the topic.
Ensure that you provide original writing (do not copy the words of your sources), proper grammar, correct spelling, and appropriate punctuation in all of your posts.
