The Churning of the Ocean of Milk: Angkor Wat's Cosmic Relief

In Episode 127 of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the famous bas-relief of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk at Angkor Wat. They discuss the Hindu myth, its depiction on the temple walls, the symbolism of the devas and asuras churning Mount Mandara, and how Suryavarman II used this cosmic scene to legitimize his rule. The episode also touches on the relief's condition, its interpretation by scholars, and its place in Khmer art. Specific details include the figures of Vishnu as Kurma, the serpent Vasuki, the apsaras, and the lost stele K. 380. #AngkorWat #ChurningOfTheOceanOfMilk #SamudraManthan #SuryavarmanII #KhmerEmpire #HinduMythology #BasRelief #MountMandara #Vishnu #Kurma #Vasuki #Apsaras #Devata #K380 #Paramavishnuloka #Cambodia #SoutheastAsianArt #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo