Chimera is signifier of wealth of lokhanda metal equipment

Chimera is signifier of wealth of lokhāṇḍā metal equipment -- Gargoyles on Notre-dame cathedral in Indus Script Meluhha grapheme tradition The chimeras on Notre-Dame de Paris are stone statues that are part of the cathedral's history and a key feature of the site:The chimeras, along with the gargoyles, are primarily practical, draining rainwater off the roofs to prevent damage to the walls. lo 'fox' (WPah.) rebus: lōha ʻmetalʼ (Pali) Rhino horn. kāṇḍā 'rhinoceros’ rebus: khaṇḍa 'equipment’. Together, lokhāṇḍā 'metal tools, pots and pans of copper’. 02-11-2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 1 Urbanism and guild-master of metalwork artisans, smelters – M-417 --Six Crested eagles/protomes of animals radiating from a dotted-circle/ladder – Anatolia sealing, M-417 A close-up of a stone Description automatically generated with low confidence A picture containing indoor Description automatically generated Graphemes Signs 7 and 326 fused into Sign 17 (as on M-417 Seal) -- Indus Script Hypertext – Guild-master of metalwolrk artisans, smelters --Dot in circle Anatolia sealing. pota dhā̆vaḍ 'metal infusion, iron smelter' 02-11-2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 2 karabha- ‘camel’ rebus kharva ‘nidhi of Kubera’ kul ‘tiger’ rebus kol ‘working in iron’ – Gargoyles of Notre-dame cathedral Pk. karabha- m., °bhī- f., karaha- m. 'camel’ (CDIAL 2597) rebus: Pk. khavva- 'hunchbacked, dwarfish’(CDIAL 3832) kharva ‘cups and vessels baked in fire’ ‘nidhi of Kubera’ kul ‘tiger’ rebus: kol ‘working in iron’ “In conclusion, the gargoyles of Notre-Dame Cathedral are fascinating architectural features that serve both functional and symbolic purposes. Their elaborate designs and menacing appearance not only contribute to the captivating Gothic aesthetic of the cathedral but also serve to remind us of the power of human imagination and creativity. As we continue to appreciate and protect Notre-Dame Cathedral, the gargoyles will remain an enduring symbol of the ingenuity and artistry that has allowed this magnificent structure to stand the test of time. As guardians of this iconic masterpiece, the gargoyles silently watch over the city of Paris, evoking a sense of wonder and awe in those who admire their intricate craftsmanship. Their presence on the cathedral's façade is a testament to the talent of the artisans who brought them to life, and a reminder of the rich history and cultural legacy embodied by Notre-Dame Cathedral.” https://www.friendsofnotredamedeparis.org/cathedral/artifacts/gargoyles/ 02-11-2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 3 Semiotics – clincher evidence, tributes listed on Black Obelisk of Shalamaneser III, 823 BCE -- Indus Script animal hieroglyphs are signifiers -- Signified are wealth categories -- Animals are NOT the tributes, rebus metaphors, wealth categories are 11/2/2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 4 Black Obelisk of Shalamaneser III, 823 BCE-1 This is one side of the original obelisk, which stands two metres tall and has four sides, each with 5 picture panels interspersed with cuneiform inscriptions. There is also cuneiform above and below each set of pictures. The inscriptions record the annals of thirty-two years of the reign of the Assyrian king Shalmaneser III (r. 858-824 BC). Most of the illustrations record the tributes brought to Shalmaneser by various vassal kings. This panel: plaster replica; black alabaster original. Height 112 cm, width 55.5 cm, depth 5.5 cm. 11/2/2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 5 Black Obelisk of Shalamaneser III, 823 BCE-2 The top panel of the replica shows Sua, the Gilzanite, bringing tribute to Shalmaneser, who is standing to the left, armed with a bow and arrows and accompanied by an attendant and soldier. Above this scene are the winged sundisc, divine symbol of the god Assur, king of all of the great gods, and the eightpointed star, divine symbol of Enlil, creator and father of the gods. The second panel, which is possibly the most significant, depicts Shalmaneser receiving tribute from Jehu, king of Israel, who is prostrate before the king. Shalmaneser holds a bowl in his raised hand and is sheltered by a parasol held by an attendant. The tribute of the country of Musri, illustrated on the third panel, consists entirely of animals led or driven by attendants dressed in knee-length garments. The fourth panel illustrates two lions hunting a stag in a forest, perhaps reminiscent of the countries which Shalmaneser has conquered. The bottom panel records the tribute of Karparunda of Hattina, brought forth by porters wearing pointed caps. 11/2/2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 6 Black Obelisk of Shalamaneser III, 823 BCE-3 The tribute of the country of Musri, illustrated on the third panel, consists entirely of animals led or driven by attendants dressed in knee-length garments. Details of third panel in four registers A,B,C,D. •Side A: Attendants bring "tribute from Muṣri: two-humped camels". Muṣri, meaning 'borderland', probably refers to a country far to the east. •Side B: Exotic animals from Muṣri: "a river-ox [water-buffalo], an [Indian] rhinoceros (and) an antelope". The sculptor seems never to have seen a rhinoceros or waterbuffalo.(The sculptor seems to call 'unicorn' a rhinoceros; and a water-buffalo as riverox).The sculptor shows unique horns of an antelope showing a winding, curved, Ushaped serpent with two cobra-hoods. •Side C: "Female [Indian] elephants, female monkeys (and) apes" from Muṣri. •Side D: More "monkeys" and their keepers from Muṣri. The way the monkeys are carved suggests... monkeys were not new sights for the Assyrian court at this time. http://oracc.museum.upenn.edu/nimrud/livesofobjects/blackobelisk/index.html 11/2/2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 7 Let us focus on the translation of Akkadian inscription on Scene III Tribute of the land of Musri. 1. a-a se-ri-si-na (Camels whose backs are doubled) --Side A 2. A river ox (hippopotamus) 3. A sakea (rhinoceros) 4. A susu (antelope) -- Side B 5. A bazîtu (elephant) 6. uqupu (monkeys) ranku ‘antelope’ rebus: ranku ‘tin ore’ Unicorn: खोंड khōṇḍa ’young bull’ rebus: kōṇḍa ’artisan village’ PLUS singhin ‘horn’ rebus: singi ‘ornament gold’; kunda ‘fine gold’ 11/2/2024 River ox may be a water-buffalo ̄ go ʻ buffalo bull ʼ? -- more prob. < raṅká-<-> s.v. Ku. N. rã *rakka --raṅku m. ʻ a species of deer ʼ Vās., ˚uka -- m. Śrīkaṇṭh. .(CDIAL 10559)Rebus: raṅga3 n. ʻ tin ʼ lex. [Cf. nāga ̄ g f., rã ̄ gā m. ʻ pewter, -- 2, vaṅga -- 1]Pk. raṁga -- n. ʻ tin ʼ; P. rã ̄ k; N. rāṅ, rāṅo ʻ tin, tin ʼ (← H.); Ku. rāṅ ʻ tin, solder ʼ, gng. rã solder ʼ, A. B. rāṅ; Or. rāṅga ʻ tin ʼ, rāṅgā ʻ solder, spelter ʼ, Bi. ̄ gā, OAw. rāṁga; H. rã ̄ g f., rã ̄ gā m. ʻ tin, pewter ʼ; Si. Mth. rã ran ̆ ga ʻ tin ʼ.(CDIAL 10562) https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 8 karabhá m. ʻ camel ʼ MBh., ʻ young camel ʼ Pañcat., ʻ young elephant ʼ BhP. 2. kalabhá -- ʻ young elephant or camel ʼ Pañcat. [Poss. a non -- aryan kar -- ʻ elephant ʼ also in karḗṇu -- , karin -- EWA i 165]1. Pk. karabha -- m., ˚bhī -- f., karaha -- m. ʻ camel ʼ, S. karahu, ˚ho m., P. H. karhā m., Marw. karhau JRAS 1937, 116, OG. karahu m., OM. karahā m.; Si. karaba ʻ young elephant or camel ʼ.2. Pa. kalabha -- m. ʻ young elephant ʼ, Pk. kalabha -- m., ˚bhiā -f., kalaha -- m.; Ku. kalṛo ʻ young calf ʼ; Or. kālhuṛi ʻ young bullock, heifer ʼ; Si. kalam̄̆bayā ʻ young elephant ʼ. OMarw. karaha ʻ camel ʼ.(CDIAL 2797) Rebus: karba 'iron’ kharva ‘nidhi of Kubera’ kharva ‘cups and vessels baked in fire’ 11/2/2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 9 Let us focus on the translation of Akkadian inscription on Scene III Tribute of the land of Musri. 5. A bazîtu (elephant) 6. uqupu (monkeys) – Side C Ibha ‘elephant’ rebus: ib ‘iron’ kuṭhāru 'monkey' rebus: kuṭhāru 'armourer (products)‘ मर्कट markaṭa m n (S) A monkey or an ape.Rebus: मरर्त marakata m S An emerald. 11/2/2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 10 Monkey 1: eraka ‘upraised arm’; rebus eraka ‘metal infusion’ Kuwi (F.) mūhū (pl. mūska) monkey (hanuman); (S.) mūhu monkey; (Su.) muhu (pl. muska), (Isr.) mūhu (pl. mūska) black-faced monkey.Ta. mucu langur, Semnopithecus priamus. Ma. mocca a light-coloured monkey (or with 4626 Ka. maṅga). Ka. musu, musuku, musuva a large and black kind of ape; (Hav.) muju black monkey; (Gowda, Dr. Ling., p. 98) mucca black-faced monkey. Koḍ. muccë langur. Tu. mujji, mujju a black monkey. Te. koṇḍa-muccu large black-faced monkey, baboon. Kol. muy black-faced monkey; (Haig) muī langur. Nk. muy black faced monkey.Pa. muy id. Ga. (P.) muy id. Go. (Tr.) mūnj (pl. mūsk) langur monkey (female); (W.) mūnjāl ape; (M.) munj monkey; (D. Mu.) mūnjal, (Ma.) mūnji, (S.) mūnju, (Ko.) mūnj black-faced monkey (Voc.2937). Kui mūsu (pl. mūska) sp. monkey or ape. Malt. muge baboon rebus: mũhã̄ = the quantity of iron produced at one time in a native smelting furnace of the Kolhes; iron produced by the Kolhes and formed like a four-cornered piece a little pointed at each end 11/2/2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 11 Monkey dressed as a woman Monkey 2: रत्नी ratnī f (रत्न) In monkey-sports. A term given to the female monkey habited as a woman.(Marathi) Rebus: rátna n. ʻ gift ʼ RV., ʻ treasure, jewel ʼ Mn. [√raṇ1] Pa. ratana -- n. ʻ jewel ʼ, Pk. rayaṇa -- , ladaṇa -- m.n., Si. ruvan -- a.(CDIAL 10600) ratnākara m. ʻ jewel -- mine, ocean ʼ Kāv. [rátna -- , ākara -- ]Pa. ratanākara -- m. ʻ mine of jewels or precious metals ʼ, Pk. rayanāara -- m.; -- Si. ruvanāra ʻ ocean ʼ (EGS 148) prob. ← Pa.(CDIAL 10601) रत्न n. ( √1. रा) a gift , present , goods , wealth , riches RV. AV. S3Br.; a magnet , loadstone Kap. Sch. (cf. मणि); रत्न-हविस ् n. a partic. oblation in the राजसूय (having reference to persons who may be reckoned among a king's most valuable treasures) Ka1tyS3r. (cf. रत्न ्/इन ्). रत्त्नन ् mfn. possessing or receiving gifts RV.; m. pl. N. of certain persons in whose dwelling the रत्न-हविस ् (q.v.) is offered by a king (viz. the ब्राह्मि , राजन्य , महहषी , पररिक् ू ,ग्रामृ ती , सेना-नी , सत िी , क्षत्त ृ , संग्रहीत ृ , भाग-दघ ु , and अक्षािाप) TBr. S3Br.( °नन-त्ि n. TBr. ) 11/2/2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 12 Location of borderland Mari 11/2/2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 13 Tributes are from Musri Panel 3 on the obelisk lists tributes from Musri. Muṣri, meaning 'borderland', probably refers to a country far to the east -- perhaps from Hindanu province (which is east of the Musasir mountains) or further east from Meluhha. Alternative. Musri (Assyrian: Mu-us-ri), or Muzri, was a small ancient kingdom, in northern areas of Iraqi Kurdistan. The area is now inhabited by Muzuri (Mussouri) Kurds. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musri 11/2/2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 14 Thorny (signifier)–millet culm as flagstaff; (signified) maritime dhow र्ंठाळ kaṇṭhāḷa ‘thorny' rebus kãṭhāḷ ʻmaritime‘;र्ाठळी kāṭhaḷī, र्ां ठळी kāṇṭhaḷī one of the inferior grains, Panicum frumentaceum or miliaceum (Molesworth. Marathi) िलगुुः 'goat' (face of the unicorn) िलगा valgā, bāga ʻrein' बरग baraga 'millet' rebus (metath.) baghlah 'Arab dhow‘;'Ganjam sailing vessel‘ Cognate Baqarah or baggarah (‫( )بقارة‬Arabic) Rebus: वाघी vāghī (वाघ) A fast-sailing vessel of a particular description. The Baghlah (Shuwai'i) Length 70 - 130 feet Weight 150 - 400 tons.This vessel was used during the 13th/19th centuries, mainly as a ocean going cargo vessel. Many were built in Sur Oman during these years. The mosaic standard was found in the temple of Ishtar, in pieces scattered on the floor, which would account for the arbitrary arrangement of the figures. Painting of a Maldivian baggala. Acrylic on Ca. 2500 BCE. Louvre canvas. https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhow#/media/File:S d2-baggala.JPG 15 How can four monkeys and other animals constitute tributes to Shalamaneser III? Indus Script cipher and decipherment provide the explanation; the monkeys and other animals are hieroglyphs (signifiers) which signify Meluhha rebus readings of specific wealth resources (signified) produced by Meluhha artisans and settlers of Musri (Muzuri, Mussouri Kurds), north Kurdistan. Evidence of Meluhha settlers in borderland Mari is well attested by the procession which carries the 'unicorn' on flagstaff. 11/2/2024 https://dcpune.academia.edu/SrinivasanKalyanaraman/Pa pers kalyan97@gmail.com 16