CultureGeographyHistoryOtherUntil around the 20th century, the cow was considered sacred (and beef taboo) in Japan, China, and other parts of South East Asia. It was also similarly considered in Ancient Egypt. Vertical Tabs NotesBeef is/was considered taboo in many of these countries for religious (usually Buddhist) reasons. Further readingWikipedia (Cattle in religion) TaxonomyConnotations: NeutralIndian connection: NoneTags: foodreligionchinajapanbuddhismanimalcow
