Classical Hindu Mythology - A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas - Hardcover
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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- PublisherSri Satguru Publications
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 8170305969
- ISBN 13 9788170305965
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages373
- EditorJ.A.B. Van Buitenen
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. 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 chapter. Origins contains myths relating to creation, time and space. seers, kings and Supernafurals 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. In their introductions, the editors provide a historical setting in which to discuss Hindu mythology as well as a full analysis of its basic sources. The many names given the gods and goddess in the Sanskrit texts have been retained since their multiplicity is an essential part of the richness of the original. The editors have provided a thorough glossary to make these names accessible. Seller Inventory # ABE-1658487998070
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