365 Tales of Indian Mythology

365 Tales of Indian Mythology

Author: OM Books

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 9788187107460

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From the preserver of the universe Lord Vishnu to the mighty Hanuman, from the mysterious Ganesha to the dutiful son Rama, the rich Hindu spiritual landscape is populated by characters that empower millions even today. Featuring 365 colourful artworks of significant mythological figures from across India, this fascinating book opens the doors to a spellbinding world of legends and stories.


Indian Mythology

Indian Mythology

Author: Jim Ollhoff

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1617147222

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Provides an overview of prominent gods and goddesses in Indian mythology, including Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, as well as popular creation myths.


Indian Mythology

Indian Mythology

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co

Published: 2003-04-24

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9780892818709

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Provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spirtual landscapes and pantheon of gods and goddesses through 99 classic myths.


Indian Mythology

Indian Mythology

Author: Pradeep Sanjeev

Publisher:

Published: 2017-03-15

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9780692840580

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In this work, an endeavor has been made to compile the long-felt want of an illustrated Indian Mythological Character Encyclopedia. This has encyclopedic descriptions of most of the characters from the three epics, the Ramayana, the Bhagavata, and the Mahabharata and hopefully, serves as a resource how different characters are related to or not to each other and also includes the genealogies of Rama, Krishna, Ravana, and Kuru dynasty.


Indian Mythology

Indian Mythology

Author: Devdutt Pattanaik

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2003-04-24

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1594775583

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An exploration of 99 classic myths of India from an entirely non-Western paradigm that provides a fresh understanding of the Hindu spiritual landscape • Compares and contrasts Indian mythology with the stories of the Bible, ancient Egypt, Greece, Scandinavia, and Mesopotamia • Looks at the evolution of Indian narratives and their interpretations over the millennia • Demonstrates how the mythology, rituals, and art of ancient India are still vibrant today and inform the contemporary generation 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 Mythology explores 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 conformism and contradiction, between Shiva and Vishnu, Krishna and Rama, Gauri and Kali. This groundbreaking book opens the door to the unknown and exotic, providing a glimpse into the rich mythic tradition that has empowered millions of human beings for centuries.


The Origins of Evil in Hindu Mythology

The Origins of Evil in Hindu Mythology

Author: Wendy Doniger

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 9788120803862

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This work deals at length with various theories about relgion prevalent at the time when Megasthenes visited India very interesting and scholarly views have been put forth regarding investigations of Megasthenes their reliability and the reliability of his reporters.


Classical Hindu Mythology

Classical Hindu Mythology

Author: Cornelia Dimmitt

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 8120839722

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The Mahapuranas embody the received tradition of Hindu mythology. This anthology contains fresh translations of these myths, only a few of which have ever been available in English before, thus providing a rich new portion of Hindu mythology. The book is organized into six chapters. "Origins" contains myths relating to creation, time, and space. "Seers, Kings and Supernaturals" relates tales of rivers, trees, animals, demons, and men, particularly heroes and sages. Myths about the chief gods are dealt with in three separate chapters: Krsna, Visnu, and Siva. The chapter The Goddess presents stories of the wives and lovers of the gods, as well as of Kali, the savage battle goddess. In their introductions, the editors provide a historical setting in which to discuss Hindu mythology as well as a full analysis of its basic sources. The many names are given the original. The editors have provided a thorough glossary to make these names accessible.