[Buddha-l] Rice & Dragons

[Artur Karp]

> However, let us not forget Gandhara and its Bactrian allies in the
> northwest, as well as the kingdoms of Mathura in the north. These areas
> cultivated wheat and other grains, and were also inhabited by the folkloric
> figures of serpent and dragon.

Yes, it's obvious. as far as wheat, barley etc.is concerned. But, is
the figure of the friendly dragon to be found there? N and N-W India?

Maybe simplistic, but still the triad Buddhism-rice-dragon sounds
interesting. Even elegant.


Artur