{"product_id":"classical-hindu-mythology-a-reader-in-the-sanskrit-puranas","title":"Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTitle: \u003c\/b\u003eClassical Hindu Mythology: A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/b\u003eCornelia Dimmitt\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN: \u003c\/b\u003e0877221227\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/b\u003eTemple University Press\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished: \u003c\/b\u003e1978\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding: \u003c\/b\u003ePaperback\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage: \u003c\/b\u003eEnglish\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition: \u003c\/b\u003eCA res. please inc. 7.25% tax\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNumber of Pages: \u003c\/b\u003e373\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Note: \u003c\/b\u003eExcellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher Description: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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 goddesses 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Temple University Press","offers":[{"title":"Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas | Cornelia Dimmitt | Paperback | 0877221227 | Used: Like New | Folklore 1766995 (temp: 7)","offer_id":49384250278040,"sku":"1766995","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/1609\/4360\/files\/71yVcY1qJaL.jpg?v=1783181172","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutbookstore.com\/products\/classical-hindu-mythology-a-reader-in-the-sanskrit-puranas","provider":"Roundabout Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}