Classical Hindu Mythology - A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas

Cornelia Dimmitt is Assistant Professor of Theology at Georgetown University and a Core Faculty Member of the Washington, D.C. Consortium Program in History of Religions.
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J. A. B. van Buitenen is Distinguished Service Professor of Sanskrit at the University of Chicago. He is currently translating the full Mahabharata, projected to run eight volumes.

List of contents

Preface
The Puranas: An Introduction
Origins
Visnu
Krsna
Siva
The Goddess
Seers, Kings and Supernaturals
Glossary
Notes on Sources
Bibliography of Sanskrit Puranas
Index

About the author

Cornelia Dimmitt is Assistant Professor of Theology at Georgetown University and a Core Faculty Member of the Washington, D.C. Consortium Program in History of Religions.
 
J. A. B. van Buitenen is Distinguished Service Professor of Sanskrit at the University of Chicago. He is currently translating the full Mahabharata, projected to run eight volumes.

Summary

The "Mahapuranas" embody the received tradition of Hindu mythology. This anthology contains fresh translations of these myths. It includes chapters such as: "Origins"; "Seers, Kings and Supernaturals"; "Krsna," "Visnu," and "Siva"; and, "The Goddess" that presents stories of the wives and lovers of the gods, as well as of Kali, the battle goddess.

Product details

• Authors: J. A. B. van Buitenen, Cornelia Dimmitt
• Assisted by: Cornelia Dimmitt (Editor), J. A. B. van Buitenen (Translation), J.A.B.van Buitenen (Translation), J. A. Van Buitenen (Translation)
• Publisher: Univ of Chicago Behalf of Temple Univ Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.06.1978
• EAN: 9780877221227
• ISBN: 978-0-87722-122-7
• No. of pages: 392
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 229 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 531 g
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Psychologie, PSYCHOLOGY / General, Psychology, RELIGION / Hinduism / General