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Language:
English
ISBN: 9788120839724
Publisher:
Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
Edition: 2015
Time
of Expedition: Immediate
Size:
225 X
145 mm.
cover: Hardcover
Pages:
373
Availibility:
Available
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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