by WendyDoniger (Author)
The earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas, and the first extensive composition to survive in any Indo-European language, The Rig Veda (c. 1200-900 bc) is a collection of more than 1,000 individual Sanskrit hymns. A work of intricate beauty, it provides unique insight into early Indian mythology and culture.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: 17 Sep 1981
ISBN 10: 0140444025
ISBN 13: 9780140444025