Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader In The Sanskrit Puranas

Name: Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader In The Sanskrit Puranas
Brand: Sri Satguru Publications
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By Cornelia Dimmitt &J.A.B. van Buitenen

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Summary: the mahapuranas embody the received tradition of hindu mythology this anthology contains fresh translations of these myths, only a few of which have ever been available in english before, thus providing a rich new portion of hindu mythology description: the book is organized into six chapters origins contains myths relating to creation time, and space seers, kings and supernaturals relates tales of rivers, trees, animals, demons, and men, particularly heroes and sages myths about the chief gods are dealt with in three separate chapters: krsna, visnu, and siva the chapter the goddess presents stories of the wives and lovers of the gods, as well as of kali, the savage battle goddess

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Publication Date:

1998-04-01

Publisher:

Sri Satguru Publications

Languages:

Published: English, Original: English

ISBN10:

8170305969

Weight:

500 g

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