Hindu myths / A.L. Dallapiccola.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dallapiccola, Anna L. (Anna Libera), 1944-

Series:

Legendary past

The legendary past

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hindu mythology.

Physical Description:

80 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm.

Edition:

First University of Texas Press edition.

Place of Publication:

Austin : University of Texas Press ; [London] : Published in co-operation with British Museum Press, 2003.

Summary:

India has long been regarded as the home of Hinduism, its mythology constituting the backbone of Indian culture. These myths have been adapted over the centuries to incorporate new or revised characters, and continue to play a central role in modern Indian life. Retold here in their colourful and dramatic splendour, they 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 encyclopaedic texts the Puranas, the myths range from the early centuries AD to the sixteenth century, conveying their enduring appeal and the religious teachings derived from them.

Contents:

The ever-new beginning 16

Preservation 26

Destruction 43

Veiling and unveiling: the divine power of delusion 54

Anugraha, the bestowal of grace 62

Living legacy 73.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 79) and index.

ISBN:

0292702337

OCLC:

52877429

Publisher Number:

9780292702332