SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEFS AND SPUPERNATURAL POWERS – AN ETHNO-ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDY OF INDIAN ROCK PAINTINGS
Dr.P Siranjeevi
, Vishnu priya .R
Ethno archaeology, rock paintings , symbols, prehistory.
This paper presents an ethno-archaeological study of superstitious beliefs and supernatural powers as depicted in Indian rock paintings. By analyzing motifs, symbols, and recurring themes across various prehistoric and historic rock art sites, the study aims to decode the spiritual and cosmological worldview of the communities that created them. The research draws parallels between the iconography of the rock paintings and the superstitious beliefs and rituals practiced by modern-day tribal and indigenous communities . This comparative approach provides valuable insights into the continuity of cultural traditions and the enduring role of supernatural powers in shaping human behavior and social structure. The findings suggest that these rock paintings are not merely artistic expressions but serve as a visual lexicon of ancient beliefs, offering a unique window into the spiritual life and cultural heritage of India's past.
"SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEFS AND SPUPERNATURAL POWERS – AN ETHNO-ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDY OF INDIAN ROCK PAINTINGS", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.a833-a837, September-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2509100.pdf
Volume 10
Issue 9,
September-2025
Pages : a833-a837
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_304960
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2509100
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Research Area: Social Science All
Country: Coimbatore, Tamilnadu , India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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