Isbn: 9780484964913 - Mysterium Und Mimus Im Rigveda (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines ancient Vedic hymns, a collection of ritual songs from India's earliest history. The author emphasizes the theatrical and performative elements present within many of these hymns, arguing for their significance beyond their religious context. These songs, rooted in ancient culture, showcase themes of mythology and heroism, shedding light on the development of religious and cultural practices, as well as the origins of drama and performance art. The author's insights into these hymns provide a fresh perspective on the history of Indian literature and theater, illustrating the deep and complex relationship between ritual, performance, and storytelling in ancient societies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…