Description: Hindu Myths, Paperback by Dallapiccola, Anna L., ISBN 0292702337, ISBN-13 9780292702332, Brand New, Free shipping in the US India has long been regarded as the home of Hinduism, its mythology constituting the backbone of Indian culture. Hindu myths have been adapted over the centuries to incorporate new or revised characters, and they continue to play a central role in modern Indian life. Retold here in their colorful and dramatic splendor, the Hindu myths touch on the key narrative themes of creation, preservation, destruction, delusion, and the bestowal of grace. They also portray the main deities of the Hindu pantheon—Shiva, Vishnu, and Devi—and their relationships with antigods, nymphs, and ascetics. Drawn from a variety of sources, most notably the encyclopedic Puranas, the myths range from the early centuries . to the sixteenth century, conveying their enduring appeal and the religious teachings derived from them.
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Book Title: Hindu Myths
Number of Pages: 80 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Topic: Folklore & Mythology
Publication Year: 2003
Item Height: 0.2 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Social Science
Item Weight: 8 Oz
Author: A. L. Dallapiccola
Item Length: 9.5 in
Item Width: 6.8 in
Book Series: Legendary Past Ser.
Format: Mass Market
