Mythical tales of gods and divine beings.
Dive into the vibrant world of Hindu mythology, where gods and demons battle, and heroes emerge. Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty's "Hindu Myths" brings alive the tales of Vishnu's many avatars and the mischievous Krishna. From the origins of creation to the touch of Death, this book immerses you in the limitless possibilities of the Hindu belief system. A must-read for those fascinated by mythological stories and the wonders of ancient civilizations.
ISBN: 9780140443066
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1975-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.61
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These tales of Hindu gods and demons express in vivid symbols the metaphysical insights of ancient Indian priests and poets.This selection and translation of seventy-five seminal myths spans the wide range of classical Indian sources, from the serpent-slaying Indra of the Vegas (c. 1200 BC) to the medieval pantheon—the phallic and ascetic Śiva, the maternal and bloodthirsty Goddess, the mischievous child Krishna, the other avatars of Vishnu, and the many minor gods, demons, rivers and animals sacred to Hinduism. The traditional themes of life and death are set forth and interwoven with many complex variations which give a kaleidoscope picture of the development of almost three thousand years of Indian mythology
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