The bodhisattva Vajrapani is frequently depicted as a Hercules-like figure in Kushan art, with Vajrapani recognized as a protector and companion of the Buddha; artists apparently drew on the attributes of Hercules as a powerful hero to communicate Vajrapani's own qualities as a guardian.
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“the bodhisatwa vajrapani for example is frequently depicted as a Hercules like figure vajrapani is recognized as a protector and companion of the Buddha and these artists apparently were familiar with Hercules as a powerful hero and used these attributes to communicate vran's own qualities as a guardian”
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