Significance of Dog
In Dutch: Hond
In Finnish: Koira
The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.
Hindu concept of 'Dog'
In Hinduism, the Dog symbolizes loyalty and humility within a household, serves as a figure emulating sages, and represents the common household animal, noted for its wandering nature, reflecting deeper spiritual themes.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) An example of an unclean being, included in the descriptions of things that can cause ritual pollution.[1]
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) An animal often associated with loyalty and acceptance in a household, used here symbolically to express humility.[2]
From: Chandogya Upanishad (english Translation)
(1) The animals that emulate the actions of sages by moving forward and participating in the recitation of the hymn.[3]
From: Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study)
(1) Indicated by the term mandali, suggesting the common household animal, with a specific reference to its wandering habits.[4]
The concept of Dog in local and regional sources
In the context provided, "Dog" is a character associated with the Black Storks, who serves as a warning to the girl about the dangerous Rakshasa, indicating a protective or guiding role in the narrative.
From: Village Folk-tales of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), vol. 1-3
(1) A character living with the Black Storks that also warns the girl of the Rakshasa.[5]
From: Folklore of the Santal Parganas
(1) The transformed form of the youngest brother after being cursed by the witches, which became a pivotal part of the story.[6]