Can Statues Come Alive? Lessons from Ancient Temples
1. Introduction: The Mystique of Statues and the Boundaries of Reality Throughout history, statues have served as powerful symbols in cultural, spiritual, and artistic contexts. These inanimate representations of deities, heroes, and ancestors evoke reverence, awe, and sometimes fear. Their silent presence often prompts us to ask a compelling question: Can statues truly come alive?…

