Consider the following statements regarding religion in the Harappan civilisation 1 Four animals sur...........

Ancient and Medival History Pre Mauryan Period

Consider the following statements regarding religion in the Harappan civilisation:

1. Four animals surrounding Pashupati, the male God, were horse, bull, rhino and elephant.

2. The Harappans believed in ghosts and evil forces.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

The chief male deity was Pashupati, (proto-Siva) represented in seals as sitting in a yogic posture with three faces and two horns. He is surrounded by four animals (elephant, tiger, rhino and buffalo, each facing a different direction). Two deer appear on his feet.
The chief female deity was the Mother Goddess, represented in terracotta figurines. In latter times, Linga worship was prevalent. Trees and animals were also worshipped by the Harappans. They believed in ghosts and evil forces, and used amulets as protection against them.