In various cultural mythologies, the bow symbolizes readiness, precision, and the bridging between the human and the divine, acting as a conduit for connecting or communicating with higher powers. In Hindu mythology, the bow is associated with the gods Vishnu and Shiva, representing strength, destruction of evil, and the maintenance of cosmic order (dharma). It also signifies the tension and release necessary for growth and transformation.

Themes: readiness, precision, divine, strength, transformation

More in: 'Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Tradition' by David Kinsley.