concept   sacred river

8 commonsense assertions
Cultures (8) Western culture (1) Hindu culture (1) India (1) Tibet (1) United Kingdom (1) Bhutan (1) Greece (1) Nepal (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 sacred river Western culture Western culture primarily views rivers as water bodies for transportation and recreation, rather than as sacred entities. 9
2 sacred river Hindu culture Rivers such as the Ganges and Yamuna hold sacred significance in Hindu culture. 2
3 sacred river India The Ganges is considered a sacred river in India, holding religious and cultural importance. 2
4 sacred river Tibet The Yarlung Tsangpo river holds profound religious significance and is considered sacred in Tibetan spiritual traditions. 2
5 sacred river United Kingdom Rivers in the United Kingdom are not widely considered sacred in a religious sense, but they are valued for their environmental and recreational importance. 2
6 sacred river Bhutan Rivers in Bhutan, such as the Yarlung Tsangpo and the Paro Chu, are considered sacred in the spiritual traditions of Tibet and Bhutan. 1
7 sacred river Greece Ancient rivers like the Nile and the River Styx were once considered sacred in Greek culture, but are no longer actively worshipped. 1
8 sacred river Nepal Hindus in India and Nepal consider rivers like Ganges and Yamuna to be sacred and worthy of worship. 1