+477 You've always wondered where the term "holy cow" came from. amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Actually, I kind of think it originated from Hinduism, oddly enough. Because they think the cow is.. holy. :P I'm not really sure though.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

exactly

by Anonymous 13 years ago

yeah... that was what i was gonna say. thanks

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Yeah, ditto.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

It's because in India near the Ganges river they consider cows holy and you can see them walking down the streets unbothered there

by Anonymous 13 years ago

well actually it is all over india but i know what you mean. ;) btw i am a hindu.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

lol or Aaron and the Israelites and the golden calf :P

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Also cows were supposed to a representation of the goddess Hera.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

ya i think it came from Hinduism, too we learned about it in class, but its summer now so idk haha

by Anonymous 13 years ago