Ganesha. According to one legend, he was created from sandal paste applied on Parvati's arms, and subsequently animated by her. The elephant head came later.
On Wed, Sep 10, 2008 at 5:14 PM, Giancarlo Livraghi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This isn't really a silly question. I am working on a book and there is a > page where I am quoting examples of myth, legend, folklore, fairy tales, > fiction or whatever where a picture or a statue or an "idol" or an "icon" > turns into a "living" person or some sort of "real thing". > > Obviously Pygmalion. Also the picture of Dorian Gray, the Golem, Don > Juan's "stone guest", the legend of Slappy Hooper ... > > (Also movies, such as Woody Allen's "The Purple Rose of Cairo" or Federico > Fellini's episode in "Boccaccio 70". Maybe I could also add the Marshmallow > Man in "Ghostbusters", but I'm not sure). > > Any other examples? Also from different cultures? > > "Silly" or mocking answers will be welcome. But I wouldn't mind getting a > few real suggestions. > > Thanks > > Giancarlo > > > > -- Sumant Srivathsan http://sumants.blogspot.com
