Hinduism Mythology
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Hinduism is one the oldest religion which originated in India. We need to mention that word Hindu means river and it was derived from Sanskrit word "sindhu".
Geography has influenced mythology of Hinduism. The river was personified as a goddess, also sacred spots usually located in rivers or closed to river. Other geographical object is mountain MOUNT MERU. Mount Meru is sacred mountain in Hindu mythology and it is considered as center of the universe. Moreover, it is residence of Lord Brahma and the Demi-Gods. An addition to those geographical places ocean takes its place in mythology. India surrounded by Indian Ocean and Arabic Sea, this is why creation takes place in Cosmic Ocean.
Geography has influenced mythology of Hinduism. The river was personified as a goddess, also sacred spots usually located in rivers or closed to river. Other geographical object is mountain MOUNT MERU. Mount Meru is sacred mountain in Hindu mythology and it is considered as center of the universe. Moreover, it is residence of Lord Brahma and the Demi-Gods. An addition to those geographical places ocean takes its place in mythology. India surrounded by Indian Ocean and Arabic Sea, this is why creation takes place in Cosmic Ocean.
