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Crocodile in Nepali Art
What is the thesis statement of the essay?
From the time of the existence of the mythical beings, animals and birds in birds have always been common in most of the ancient medieval and ancient arts (Nepali art 71). For instance, the flying dragons, unicorns, phoenix, genies, monsters continued to remain regular features in several architectures and arts in both west and east. However, in most cases, the artifacts has been derived from the native animals and birds that are found around the place where they were created implying that the artist creates some forms of objects on the creatures that they are familiar with and those that are strange were never used.

How the thesis statement is supported by the arguments and major points
(Bring some evidence and examples)
In the Nepali art, the presence of the Graaha or the Makars has a rich content of the mythical creatures. Some of these arts are still available today such as the famous hybrid man where an upper half is a man while the lower half is the serpent which is described as the Nagaraja. This was only found in the selected places. In addition to this, there is also a mythical lion in the hybrid creature. The crocodile is in the upper part while it is repleted by the two bird-like legs having decorative wings. The upper half that is the head of the crocodile retains the character of the aquatic animals. This describes The Makar and Graaha in the native Newari dialect from the time in existence ( Nepali art 72). In this case, the Nepali religion and tradition has the traditional caregiver who is a sacred act of worship. Therefore the use of the lions, crocodile, and birds in the artifacts is a symbol of the animals and birds that are familiar with the Nepali artists hence they are widely used in their arts.
Compare and contrast with your prior cultural experience and knowledge
The previous knowledge of the culture I had is that the animals were selected for use due to their beauty. However it is not the same with the Nepali tradition as the familiar animals are chosen by the artist. However, both the present and the prior knowledge agree that the animals and birds are selected basing on their character to act as a symbol in the artifact.
State the new insights gotten in the reading material.
The animal and birds that are selected for the artifacts have a deeper significance than just being familiar with the artist. The animals and birds are therefore selected due to their importance.