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Monkey-God

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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is a divinity of the Hindius, very common in the temples of the Deccan. He is said to have been a favorite general of the god Rama. and was named Hanuman, but, being an aboriginal, the Puranas transformed him into a monkey. See Trevor, India, its Natives and Missions, page 82.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Monkey-God'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​m/monkey-god.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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