Indian Myth and Legend
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
15.10.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
596
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/3,5 cm
Gewicht
955 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4179-7642-3
Indian Myth and Legend is a comprehensive book written by Donald A. MacKenzie that explores the rich and diverse mythology of India. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the creation myths, the gods and goddesses, the epic stories of heroes and heroines, and the various religious traditions of India. The book begins with an introduction to the geography, history, and culture of India, providing readers with a contextual understanding of the myths and legends that are discussed throughout the book. The subsequent chapters delve into the various mythological stories and characters that are central to Indian culture, including the Vedas, the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and the Puranas. The author provides detailed descriptions of the major gods and goddesses of India, such as Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Kali, and Durga, and explores their roles and significance in Indian mythology. The book also examines the various religious traditions of India, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism, and how they have influenced the mythology of the country.Throughout the book, the author provides historical and cultural context for the myths and legends, and explores their relevance and significance in modern-day India. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and illustrations, and includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, Indian Myth and Legend is a comprehensive guide to the rich and diverse mythology of India, providing readers with a fascinating insight into the culture, history, and religious traditions of this ancient civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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