His image is set up in their streets and their high roads; and against their temples and houses. […] Amongst them, are conspicuous, the triform representation of Brahmé, and the frightful image of Seeva. […] But the greatest adoration was paid to his living image, the ox, Apis. […] This image was of the human form, bearing a basket on its head, emblematic of plenty. […] The hippopotamus, the huge behemoth, was an apt image of the god of war.