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Demon on Lanka emerges from underground (Thai Ramayana mural)

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Margery H. Freeman
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Bangkok, Thailand
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  • The Ramayana: The Hindu epic The Ramayana is retold through the mural, painting, and dance of Southeast Asia. (Page 4.14)

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Demon on Lanka emerges from underground (Thai Rmayana mural at Emerald Buddha Temple)

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A demon on Lanka emerges from underground, as portrayed on a mural at the Emerald Buddha Temple.

This dark and fierce demon, whose top half is seen as if from above, has small tusks and curly hair. He is wearing a gold headdress and arm bands as he pushes the crust of the earth upward.

Ravana has lured Rama’s army to a beautiful spot on the island of Lanka but sent a fierce demon to emerge from below the earth and attack them. Hanuman must battle the demon before the army can advance to rescue the kidnapped Princess Sita.