Hindu
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| Hindu | |
|---|---|
| Period Ancient | -1500 - -500 |
| Period Modern | 1900 - 2023 |
| Locations | Nepal, India, |
1/1 Grail: Hindu Grail (#8277)
[view source]Cultural Context
Figures Associated:
- Kali; a Hindu goddess associated with destruction, transformation, and time. Depicted as fierce with a dark complexion, multiple arms, and a necklace of skulls, she symbolizes power over death and ego. Revered as a divine mother who destroys evil and liberates devotees from ignorance, she is central to Shaktism and linked to empowerment and spiritual liberation.
Events Associated / Significant Cultural Impact:
- How the British East India Company invented the International Drug Trade; the Company pioneered the global opium trade by cultivating and exporting opium from India to China in the 18th-19th centuries. Facing trade imbalances, they expanded production in Bengal and smuggled opium despite bans, fueling addiction for profit. This led to the Opium Wars and established a model for exploitative drug trafficking.
Fashion Icons / Symbolism: Om symbol, bindi, hindu swastika,
[view source]Drug Connections
Modern: CBD
Ancient: Sugarcane, Datura, Syrian Rue, Brahmi, Ashwagandha, Bhang
[view source]Sources
- https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/how-the-british-east-india-company-invented-the-international-drug-trade-96ce73769571
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali
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