Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas

Author: Dimmitt, Cornelia

Binding: hardcover

Number Of Pages: 399

Release Date: 03-08-2015

Part Number: NAK709

Details: Product Description
The 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. The 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. In their introductions, the editors provide a historical setting in which to discuss Hindu mythology as well as full analysis of its basis sources. The many names given the original. The editors have provided a thorough glossary to make these names accessible.
About the Author
Cornelia Dimmitt is Assistant Professor of Theology at Georgetown University and a core Faculty Member of the Washington, D.C., Consortium Program in History of Religions. J. A. B. Van Buttenen Distinguished Service Professor of Sanskrit at the University of Chicago. He is currently translating the full Mahabharata, projected to run eight volumes.

EAN: 0008120839722

Package Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English