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Two ancient Indian myths are shown to be barely disguised fantasies around the oedipus complex. Ambivalence to the parental figures, aggression aroused by witnessing the primal scene, and the penalty of castration are clear in them. The advent of latency is symbolized by the surrender of the mother figure to the father, and the acceptance of a sibling.
In ancient Indian law, fantasy and actual incest are equated, and are punishable by self-castration or death. This is illustrated in the myths.