village deities
deity earth Dravidian folk tradition single tradition · 1
The village deities of Southern India are the numerous spirits and other beings venerated as part of the Dravidian folk tradition in villages throughout South India. These deities, mainly goddesses, are intimately associated with the well-being of the village, and can have either benevolent or violent tendencies. These deities are presently in various stages of syncretism or assimilation with mainstream Hindu traditions.
When
- First attested
- 3000 BCE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Linked to Indus Valley civilization imagery.
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The village deities of Southern India are the numerous spirits and other beings venerated as part of the Dravidian folk tradition in villages throughout South India. These deities, mainly goddesses, are intimately associated with the well-being of the village, and can have either benevolent or violent tendencies.”
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