Mountain Goddess - Gender and Politics in a Himalayan Pilgrimage

This anthropological study endeavours to uncover the popularity of Nandadevi, a goddess of the Central Himalayas. The author recounts his experiences on a local pilgrimage and finds that Nandadevi's popularity stems from the fact that her mythology parallels the lives of local women.

Product details

• Authors: Sax, William S. Sax
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.10.1993
• EAN: 9780195069792
• ISBN: 978-0-19-506979-2
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; RELIGION / Hinduism / General, Hinduism