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Indian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent
Devdutt Pattanaik
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Description for Indian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent
Paperback. An exploration of 99 classic myths of India from an entirely non-Western paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spiritual landscape. Num Pages: 256 pages, Includes two 16-page color inserts. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HB; HRG; JFHF; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 422.
From the blood-letting Kali to the mysterious Ganesha, the Hindu spiritual landscape is populated by characters that find no parallel in the Western spiritual world. Indian Mythologyexplores the rich tapestry of these characters within 99 classic myths, showing that the mythological world of India can be best understood when we move away from a Western, monotheistic mindset and into the polytheistic world of Hindu traditions. Featuring 48 artistic renderings of important mythological figures from across India, the author unlocks the mysteries of the narratives, rituals, and artwork of ancient India to reveal the tension between world-affirming and world-rejecting ideas, between ... Read more
From the blood-letting Kali to the mysterious Ganesha, the Hindu spiritual landscape is populated by characters that find no parallel in the Western spiritual world. Indian Mythologyexplores the rich tapestry of these characters within 99 classic myths, showing that the mythological world of India can be best understood when we move away from a Western, monotheistic mindset and into the polytheistic world of Hindu traditions. Featuring 48 artistic renderings of important mythological figures from across India, the author unlocks the mysteries of the narratives, rituals, and artwork of ancient India to reveal the tension between world-affirming and world-rejecting ideas, between ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Inner Traditions United States
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Rochester, United States
ISBN
9780892818709
SKU
V9780892818709
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About Devdutt Pattanaik
A medical doctor by training, Devdutt Pattanaik moved away from clinical practice to nurture his passion for mythology. His books include The Goddess in India and introductions to Shiva, Vishnu, and Devi. He lives in Mumbai, India, where he works as a health communicator and writes and lectures on Hindu narratives, art, rituals, and philosophy.
Reviews for Indian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent
"Further calls on the ability of the Western mind to see from another point of view."
ForeWord, 2004, Vol.7 No.1
"I cannot praise this book highly enough. Pattanaik is a gifted teacher and writer."
Alicia Elkins, Rambles, May 2004
ForeWord, 2004, Vol.7 No.1
"I cannot praise this book highly enough. Pattanaik is a gifted teacher and writer."
Alicia Elkins, Rambles, May 2004