Classical Hindu mythology : A reader in the Sanskrit Purāṇas
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TextLanguage: English Publication details: Philadelphia Temple University Press 1978Description: xiii, 373pISBN: - 9788120839724 (HB)
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Includes index
Includes bibliography (p. 365) and references.
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.
The book is organized into six chapters. “Origins” contains myths relating to creation, time, and space, “Seers, Kings and Super naturals” relates tales of rivers, trees, animals, demons, and men, particularly heroes and sages, Myths about the chief gods are dealth 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.
In their introductions, the editors provide a historical setting in which to discuss Hindu mythology as well as full analysis of its basis sources. The many names given the their multiplicity is an essential part of the richness of the original. The editors have provided a through glossary to make these names accessible.
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