Classical Hindu Mythology: A Reader in the Sanskrit Puranas

by Cornelia Dimmitt (Editor), J.A.B.vanBuitenen (Editor)

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  Paperback
  1978

  $50.77

  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.