Horses in religion

thumb|Al Buraq (1770–75), a Deccan painting incorporating Persian elements. The Buraq ( , "lightning") is a supernatural equine-like creature in Islamic tradition that served as the mount of the Islamic prophet Muhammad during his Isra and Mi'raj journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and up through the heavens and back by night, although there is no mention of a mythical creature in the Quran itself. Although never stated to have wings, it is almost always depicted as a pegasus-like being. The Buraq is also said to have transported certain prophets such as Abraham over long distances within a moment

wood plaque deposited in a Japanese shrine or temple to ask for a wish

thumb|Siddhartha parting from Kanthaka, Gandhara, [[British Museum]] thumb|Relief of Chanda and Kanthaka in British India, 1897

thumb|Nambudiri|Nambūdiri Brahmins performing śrauta homa rites

spiritual practice

animal sacrifice to Mars carried out on October 15

alt=Zuljanah horse|thumb|The Yangon Shia community decorating a Zuljanah horse for [[Ashura]] Zuljanah () was a grey Arabian Stallion that belonged to Husayn ibn Ali. He was bred and raised by Muhammad. Zuljanah was known to be very loyal and was famous for his strength, endurance and devotion. It is said that he shielded Husayn ibn Ali with his body and was injured taking an arrow meant for his master during the Battle of Karbala. When Husayn ibn Ali succumbed to his injuries, Zuljanah returned bloodied to his family, alerting them to the ambush and died after discharging his final duty. Duri

type of animal sacrifice