4. "The Skeleton" Gallery ~ Haunted Victorians: An Anthology

Zenana (a term used in the India subcontinent), meaning “woman,” is a term used in Hindu or Muslim culture. The term refers to the inner apartments that are built into homes, and are where the women in the families typically live. 

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Sapphire holds culturally specific significance. Wearing sapphire is supposed to remove obstructions from the life of the person who is wearing it and ward off negative spirits. 

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Often used as decor, regalia, and in cultural ceremonies. Additionally, the flowers are also used as an offering to spirits, or deities. In the Buddhist religion (although we do not know that the voice is Buddhist) it is believed that the Champak tree is where another future Buddha will achieve enlightenment. 

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Symbol of love, often used in Indian weddings.

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This refers to the color and texture of clothing, often worn at weddings or religious ceremonies.

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A type of flowering plant otherwise known as “Arabian Jasmine,” it is known for its medicinal properties, some of which are anti-inflammatory and pain relieving. 

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