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Cattle in religion and mythology

There are varying beliefs about cattle in societies and religions. Cattle are considered sacred in the Indian religions of Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, as well as in some Chinese folk religion and in traditional African religions. Cattle played other major roles in many religions, including those of ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Israel, and ancient Rome. In some regions, especially most states of India, the slaughter of cattle is prohibited and their meat (beef) may be taboo.

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See also

• ▸Japanese mythology
• ▸Gymnosteris parvula
• ▸Daian-ji

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