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A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion: Recomposed with Diacritical Marks

By John Dowson

A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion: Recomposed with Diacritical Marks Religion & Esotericism

A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion: Recomposed with Diacritical Marks

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Professor Dowson's Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion is now offered not only in a fresh format, but in a fresh, state-of-the-art typeset as well. Incorporated here, in addition, are standard, metiously worked-out diacritical marks as rather mechanical aids in comprehending the transliteration of Indic sounds, more specially of the Sanskrit alphabet, into English. In its alphabetically arranged articles of varying lengths, the Dictionary tries to encompass the vast Hindu pantheon, in all its complexity and symbolic/metaphorical representations. Covering, thus, a whole mix of mythological characters: gods and demons, prajapatis and rakshasas, it also presents explanatory accounts of important events/episodes, legends, literary works, and even geographical locales, associated with Hindu myths and religious beliefs. Acclaimed worldwide ever since its first appearance, the Dictionary sustains its essentially undiminishing appeal to the scholars and general readers seeking to discover for themselves the awesome world of Hindu mythology and the grand cosmogonic design it unveils.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
448
Release Date:
1998-11-01
Publication Date:
1998-11-01
Publisher:
D.K. Print World Ltd
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
8124601089
ISBN13:
9788124601082
Weight:
450 g
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