A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses: Tales of the Feminine Divine from India and Be

Description: A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses by Michael Slouber Imagining the divine as female is rare—even controversial—in most religions. Hinduism, by contrast, preserves a rich and continuous tradition of goddess worship. A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses conveys the diversity of this tradition by bringing together a fresh array of captivating and largely overlooked Hindu goddess tales from different regions. As the first such anthology of goddess narratives in translation, this collection highlights a range of sources from ancient myths to modern lore. The goddesses featured here battle demons, perform miracles, and grant rare Tantric visions to their devotees. Each translation is paired with a short essay that explains the goddesss historical and social context, elucidating the ways religion adapts to changing times. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Flap "An outstanding introduction to goddess traditions across South and Southeast Asia. Its careful translations of diverse sources bring the myths and practices of goddess traditions directly to the reader. There is no other work like it."--Richard S. Weiss, author of The Emergence of Modern Hinduism: Religion on the Margins of Colonialism "The carefully researched essays in this volume help us gain new insights into local goddess traditions in South Asia. The primary sources translated into English for the first time greatly enhance the value of this book. I highly recommend it for use in undergraduate courses."--Gudrun B Author Biography Michael Slouber is Associate Professor of South Asian Studies at Western Washington University and the author of Early Tantric Medicine. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Part One. Demons and Battle 1. Bhadrakl: Slaying the Demon in the Backwaters Noor van Brussel 2. Cmundi and Uttanahalli: Sisters of the Mysuru Hills Caleb Simmons 3. Kauik: The Virgin Demon Slayer Judit Törzsök 4. The Seven Mothers: Origin Tales from Two Early Medieval Purnas Shaman Hatley Part Two. Miracles and Devotees 5. Svasthn: Goddess of Ones Own Place Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz 6. Kail Dev: The Great Goddess as Local Avatar of Miracles R. Jeremy Saul 7. Bahucar Mt: She Who Roams Widely Darry Dinnell 8. Rstrasen: Hawk Goddess of the Mewar Mountains Adam Newman Part Three. Tantras and Magic 9. Rangda in the Calon Arang: A Tale of Magic Thomas M. Hunter and Ni Wayan Pasek Ariati 10. Tvarit: The Swift Goddess Michael Slouber 11. Kmevar: Visualizing the Goddess of Desire Anna A. Golovkova 12. Avyapadey: Indefinable Kl Olga Serbaeva Glossary List of Deities and Characters Primary Sources References List of Contributors Index Review "The volume offers impactful contributions to discussions of religion, culture, history, literature, and gender. The artful translations and studies remain accessible to the lay audience for which the work is intended (though perhaps slightly challenging in the more academic sections), while also offering unique content that will appeal to specialists in the field." * Religion *"A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses is a welcome supplement to the crowded subfield of studies on Hindu goddesses. It is certain to adorn syllabi and reading lists of both undergraduate classes on Hinduism and more advanced seminars on female divinities. Its contributors deserve many garlands and accolades for being part of this fine work." * Reading Religion *"A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses is a resplendent work on lesser explored goddess traditions that, through these English translations, are rendered accessible to a larger audience. It is laudable for reading the diverse traditions in their own light. . . . a valuable source to students, scholars, and readers of the Indian goddess traditions, South Asian studies, Indology, and Hindu studies." * Asian Affairs * Review Quote "The volume offers impactful contributions to discussions of religion, culture, history, literature, and gender. The artful translations and studies remain accessible to the lay audience for which the work is intended (though perhaps slightly challenging in the more academic sections), while also offering unique content that will appeal to specialists in the field." Details ISBN0520375750 Publisher University of California Press ISBN-10 0520375750 ISBN-13 9780520375758 Format Paperback Imprint University of California Press Subtitle Tales of the Feminine Divine from India and Beyond Place of Publication Berkerley Country of Publication United States Edited by Michael Slouber Illustrations 24 line illustrations, 1 map Author Michael Slouber Short Title A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses Language English DEWEY 294.52114 UK Release Date 2020-12-22 Pages 374 Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-12-22 NZ Release Date 2020-12-22 US Release Date 2020-12-22 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2020-12-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159676766;

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