16. Bagan - City Of Temples
Fall of Civilizations Podcast
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A Brief History of the Arir Monks in Myanmar
For centuries a strain of Buddhism known as Arir Buddhism was the predominant form of religion in Myanmar. The Ari monks wore blue black robes dyed with indigo, drank alcohol and rode horses. They also worshipped the figure of the Naga, a powerful form of snake spirit drawn from Hindu mythology. Owing to their long history in Burma, the Ari monks enjoyed enormous power in the kingdom of Bhagawan.
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