Antelope

:This article deals with the African herbivorous mammal. For other uses, see Antelope (disambiguation)

Cultural aspects

The antelope's horn is prized for medicinal and magical powers in many places. In the Congo, it is thought to confine spirits. Christian iconography sometimes uses the antelope's two horns as a symbol of the two spiritual weapons that Christians possess: the Old Testament and the New Testament. Their ability to run swiftly has also led to their association with the wind, such as in the Rig Veda, as the steeds of the Maruts and the wind god Vaya.

Related Topics:
Congo - Old Testament - New Testament - Wind - Rig Veda - Maruts - Vaya

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