Tag: Asian art and archaeology

  • #58. Siṃhala

    #58. Siṃhala

    Cave No. 17 Identification: Foucher (1921, narrative no. 19).— The rich merchant, Siṃhala, went on a voyage along with a group of merchants. They were shipwrecked and found refuge in an island, keeping afloat by various means. Here they were charmed by beautiful women, who married them and kept them happy. The only hitch was…