Bible Encyclopedias
Altan, Gatusun
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
is an idol worshipped by the Kalmucks, and is represented in the form of a snake with four feet. The carrying of such an idol is thought by them to be a suire protection against all dangers.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Altan, Gatusun'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/altan-gatusun.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.