{"product_id":"16689-classical-hindu-mythology-a-reader-in-the-sanskrit-puranas","title":"Classical Hindu Mythology  -  A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas","description":"\u003cb\u003e Shipping Note: This item usually arrives at your doorstep in 10-15 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Cornelia Dimmitt\u003cbr\u003eJ A B Van Buttenen\/\u003cbr\u003eEditor(s): Cornelia Dimmitt \/ J A B Van Buttenen\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Sri Satguru Publications\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1998\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003ePages: 387\u003cbr\u003eISBN\/UPC (if available): 8170305969\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mahapurranas 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn their introductions, the editors provide a historical setting in which to discuss Hindu mythology as well as a full analysis of its basic sources. The many names given the gods and goddesses in the Sanskrit texts have been retained since their multiplicity is an essential part of the richness of the original. The editors have provided a thorough glossary to make names accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePREFACE   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE PURANAS: AN INTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.       Origins\u003cbr\u003e2.       Visnu\u003cbr\u003e3.       Krsna\u003cbr\u003e4.       Siva\u003cbr\u003e5.       The Goddess\u003cbr\u003e6.       Seers, Kings and Supernaturals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGLOSSARY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOTES ON SOURCES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBIBLIOGRAPHY OF SANSKRIT PURANAS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eINDEX\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The India Club","offers":[{"title":"Cornelia Dimmitt \/ Sri Satguru Publications \/ Hardcover","offer_id":40789191524521,"sku":"16689","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/1048\/4393\/products\/16689.jpg?v=1625569284","url":"https:\/\/indiaclub.com\/products\/16689-classical-hindu-mythology-a-reader-in-the-sanskrit-puranas","provider":"The India Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}