by David Kinsley (Author)
The Hindu pantheon is rich in images of the divine feminine - deities representing a wide range of symbolic, social, and meditative meanings. This book documents a highly unusual group of ten Hindu tantric goddesses, the Mahavidyas, many of whom are strongly associated with sexuality and violence.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 328
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 18 Aug 1997
ISBN 10: 0520204999
ISBN 13: 9780520204997