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| ==== Texas Longhorn ==== | ==== Texas Longhorn ==== | ||
| - | The Texas Longhorn, a breed of cattle that is a symbol of Texas, is known for its horns with a large spread that can reach up to 2 meters. These cattle are often found on pastures in Texas due to their interesting coloration and history associated with the "wild west". [([[https:// | + | The Texas Longhorn, a breed of cattle that is a symbol of Texas, is known for its horns with a large spread that can reach up to two meters. These cattle are often found on pastures in Texas due to their interesting coloration and history associated with the "wild west." |
| ==== Watussi-Ankole ==== | ==== Watussi-Ankole ==== | ||
| - | Watussi-Ankole is a breed of domestic cattle raised in East Africa. It is mainly a dairy breed, and blood is also obtained from it. The value of the cattle increases with the size of its horns. [([[http:// | + | The Watussi-Ankole is a breed of domestic cattle raised in East Africa. It is mainly a dairy breed, and blood is also obtained from it. The value of the cattle increases with the size of its horns. [([[http:// |
| ==== Jallikattu ==== | ==== Jallikattu ==== | ||
| - | Still known from mural depictions, jallikattu looks like a combination of rodeo and the Basque fiesta of San Fermin, where men try to hold on to or knock down a zebu bull by holding it only by its characteristic hump. This tradition, popular among Tamils in southern India, has been banned because of its cruelty. [([[https:// | + | Still known from mural depictions, |
| ==== Apis the Egyptian deity ==== | ==== Apis the Egyptian deity ==== | ||
| - | Apis, the Egyptian deity was depicted as a bull. Apis was the son of Hathor. Since Hathor was the symbolic mother of the pharaohs, the bull Apis was often a symbol of the pharaoh. [([[https:// | + | Apis, the Egyptian deity, was depicted as a bull. Apis was the son of Hathor. Since Hathor was the symbolic mother of the pharaohs, the bull Apis was often a symbol of the pharaoh. [([[https:// |
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