Hindu Myths
Hindu Myths by O’ Flaherty, published by Penguin Books India in 1994, presents a comprehensive selection of seventy-five seminal myths that delve into the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology. This edition, spanning 357 pages, offers translations that capture the vivid symbols and metaphysical insights of ancient Indian priests and poets, showcasing a wide range of classical Indian sources from the Vedas to the medieval pantheon.
Readers will encounter a diverse array of characters, including the serpent-slaying Indra, the phallic and ascetic Siva, and the mischievous child Krishna, among others. The book explores traditional themes of life and death, interwoven with complex variations that illustrate nearly three thousand years of Indian mythology. Through these tales, the intricate relationships between gods, demons, and sacred elements of nature are vividly portrayed, providing insights into the cultural and spiritual dimensions of Hinduism.
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These Tales Of Hindu Gods And Demons Express In Vivid Symbols The Metaphysical Insights Of Ancient Indian Priests And Poets.
This Selection And Translation Of Seventy-Five Seminal Myths Spans The Wide Range Of Classical Indian Sources, From The Serpent-Slaying Indra Of The Vedas (C. 1200 Bc) To The Medieval Pantheon&Mdash;The Phallic And Ascetic Siva, The Maternal And Bloodthirsty Goddess, The Mischievous Child Krishna, The Other Avatars Of Vishnu, And The Many Minor Gods, Demons, Rivers And Animals Sacred To Hinduism. The Traditional Themes Of Life And Death Are Set Forth And Interwoven With Many Complex Variations Which Give A Kaleidoscopic Picture Of The Development Of Almost Three Thousand Years Of Indian Mythology.
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