Indian Mythology

• Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
• Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
• Release : 24 April 2003

Provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spirtual landscapes and pantheon of gods and goddesses through 99 classic myths.

• Author : William Joseph Wilkins
• Publisher : Calcutta : Thacker, Spink ; Bombay : Thacker ; London : W. Thacker
• Release : 03 August 1882

Hindu mythology can easily become a bewildering subject. There are a vast number of gods, demigods and supernatural beings (some writers refer to as many as 330 million deities). More than this, the beliefs concerning them, their roles in religious practice, and their manifestations in different texts vary according to time, place, and tradition throughout India's vast territory and long history. For anyone interested in the subject, or for anyone approaching an epic such as the Mahabharata, a good guide is

• Author : Cornelia Dimmitt,J.A.B. Van Buitenen
• Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
• Release : 01 January 2015

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

• Author : Wendy Doniger,Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty
• Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
• Release : 03 August 1988

This work deals at length with various theories about relgion prevalent at the time when Megasthenes visited India very interesting and scholarly views have been put forth regarding investigations of Megasthenes their reliability and the reliability of his reporters.

• Author : George M. Williams
• Publisher : Oxford University Press
• Release : 27 March 2008

Unlike many other ancient mythologies, Hinduism thrives in the modern world. One billion followers and countless others have been captivated by its symbolic representations of love, karma, and reincarnation. Handbook of Hindu Mythology offers an informative introduction to this dauntingly complex mythology of multifaceted deities, lengthy heroic tales, and arcane philosophies-all with a 3,000-year history of reinterpretations and adaptations. Williams offers a number of pathways by which to approach Hinduism's ever-changing gods and goddesses (e.g., Brahm�, Vishnu, Siva), spiritual

• Author : John Dowson
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 03 August 1870

• Author : Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty,Wendy Doniger
• Publisher : Univ of California Press
• Release : 13 October 1980

Presenting a subject rarely studied, the author shows there is a history of ideas about evil in Hinduism.

• Author : Devdutt Pattanaik
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 03 August 2021

• Author : Scott Lewis
• Publisher : Classical Mythology
• Release : 16 September 2018

Hindu mythology is rich in detail yet, at times, features many contradictions. In this book, we are going to recount many favorite and classic stories of Hindu myths, gods, goddesses, heroes and monsters. In this text, many famous stories are retold in a way that will allow you to understand the rich narrative that takes place, from the classic mythological stories that you can read and share with your family that teaches lessons of dharma to important life and spiritual

• Author : Matt Clayton
• Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Release : 08 April 2018

Explore Captivating Hindu Myths of Hindu Gods and Goddesses The stories in Hindu myth stem from traditions within Hinduism, drawing on stories from ancient texts, like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Keep in mind that because different versions of Hinduism inspire different people, many different versions of the stories float through the jungle and over the stones of temples and traditions. The stories in this volume are my version, though I've stuck as closely to the original myths and legends

• Author : W.J.Wilkins
• Publisher : editionNEXT.com
• Release : 15 December 2016

• Author : Surya N. Maruvada
• Publisher : Notion Press
• Release : 02 March 2020

It is hard enough for anyone other than a dedicated scholar to read all 18 cantos of the great epic Mah?bh?rata let alone the R?m?ya?a, Bh?gavata and the many Pur???s as well. In view of this and particularly today’s fast-paced life, this book presents the stories of characters from all the books of Hindu Mythology in a compact English version. While reading a Telugu book titled ‘P?rva G?th? Lahari’, the author

• Author : Jennifer MacKay
• Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
• Release : 11 November 2014

Author Jennifer MacKay provides background on the Hindu religion and how the tales, as well as the gods and goddesses, evolved throughout history. Readers will be introduced to marvelous epic tales of Hindu heroes and gods, and learn how followers worship the Pantheon of Hindu Gods. They will also learn about Hinduism's role in the world today.

• Author : John Dowson
• Publisher : Routledge
• Release : 05 November 2013

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

• Author : Vans Kennedy
• Publisher : Unknown
• Release : 03 August 2021