Gods & Goddesses of Ancient India.
Title:
Gods & Goddesses of Ancient India.
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Publishing, Britannica Educational.
ISBN:
9781622753918
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (152 pages)
Series:
Gods and Goddesses of Mythology II ; v.1
Gods and Goddesses of Mythology II
Contents:
Cover Page -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: The History of Hinduism -- Chapter 2: Individual God Worship -- Chapter 3: Origins and Writings of Hinduism -- Chapter 4: Vishnu and the Avatars of Vishnu -- Aditi -- Agni -- Ardhanarishvara -- Ayyappan -- Brahma -- Brihaspati -- Dhanvantari -- Durga -- Ganesha -- Hanuman -- Harihara -- Indra -- Jagannatha -- Kali -- Kama -- Kubera -- Lakshmi -- Manasā -- Mitra -- Murugaṉ -- Nandi -- Prajapati -- Radha -- Saptamatrika -- Sarasvati -- Sati -- Savitri -- Shakti -- Shashthi -- Shiva -- Sita -- Skanda -- Surya -- Vishvakarman -- Yama -- Glossary -- For Further Reading -- Index -- Back Cover.
Abstract:
This encyclopedic volume is a thorough examination of the history of religion in ancient India, detailing each of the gods and goddesses, his or her origins, and how the gods continue to be worshipped today. The history of religion is directly tied to the history of the past one thousand years. World history is an important part of the history curriculum, making this volume a valuable teaching tool, as well as an entertaining read. Vibrant images make it a visual experience.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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