The fear of parasites - with their power to invade, infest, and transform the self - writhes and wriggles through cultures and religions across the globe, refle

Though not thought about as much as viruses or bacteria, parasites are behind much sickness and suffering in both animals and humans all over the world. Parasit

This collection of essays provides scholars in the study of religion occasion to discuss the theoretical and methodological issues raised, to debate and expand

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Animals play crucial roles in Buddhist thought and practice. However, many symbolically or culturally significant animals found in India, where Buddhism origina