This cartoon could show Trump as the Hindu god Shiva, the creator, protector and destroyer, in his popular representation as Nataraja, the lord of the dance. As Nataraja, he dances in a ring of flames atop the back of a tiny demon named Apasmara-Purusha, who symbolizes ignorance, laziness, and evil thoughts. Shiva, however is ascetic, celibate, and self-controlled, so it’s not a point-to-point representation. Also, this Trump-Shiva has more limbs, probably the better to grab and slap and tweet all at the same time.
This cartoon could show Trump as the Hindu god Shiva, the creator, protector and destroyer, in his popular representation as Nataraja, the lord of the dance. As Nataraja, he dances in a ring of flames atop the back of a tiny demon named Apasmara-Purusha, who symbolizes ignorance, laziness, and evil thoughts. Shiva, however is ascetic, celibate, and self-controlled, so it’s not a point-to-point representation. Also, this Trump-Shiva has more limbs, probably the better to grab and slap and tweet all at the same time.