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Motifs in Angkor Archaeological Park


Motifs in Angkor Archaeological Park

As you tour the temples, you will see certain mythical figures and other motifs cropping up repeatedly.

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Apsara
Celestial nymphs, always bare-breasted and usually dancing, representing an ideal of female beauty.

Kala
Monstrous face without a lower jaw, often found on temple gateways, meant to guard against evil.

Naga
Many-headed mythical serpent. The most famous Nagas' in Angkor can be found on the guardrails of each entrance to Angkor Thom.


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