The Meaning of 'Parturition' from the Mouth of Bathou Bwrai

The cosmogonic myth tells of the creation of the universe and human beings by the great God Bathou Bwrai, an emanation of the infinite God Aham Guru. The core concept of this myth is 'parturition' or birth. The analysis divides the tale into episodes to examine symbolic elements and their holistic meaning.

Two major symbolic themes are present: the parturition of the universe from Bathou Bwrai's mouth and the parturition of Bathou Bwri. The myth operates like a dream, revealing the emergence of the infinite God Bathou Bwrai with human characteristics on a great void.

The unusual concept of the universe emanating from Bathou Bwrai's mouth is explored. Psychoanalytically, the mouth frequently holds a female significance, representing a receptive organ. The connection between the vagina and the mouth is highlighted by the 'vagina dentata' motif and the term 'labia'. This allows for the interpretation of Lord Bathou Bwrai giving birth from his mouth, similar to the Vedic concept of Pragapati creating gods from his breath. The widespread belief in the soul escaping through the mouth further supports this broader interpretation, linking respiratory and alimentary systems to the concept of birth and escape.