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Learn how to identify the Hindu deity Shiva and hear a story related to a depiction of Shiva in the Asian Art Museum's collection.
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APA Style
Museum, A. A. (2016, June 21). Shiva. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/901/shiva/
Chicago Style
Museum, Asian Art. "Shiva." World History Encyclopedia, June 21, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/901/shiva/.
MLA Style
Museum, Asian Art. "Shiva." World History Encyclopedia, 21 Jun 2016, https://www.worldhistory.org/video/901/shiva/.
