Handbook of Hindu Mythology (World Mythology)

Williams, George M. Jr.

ISBN 10: 1576071065 ISBN 13: 9781576071069

Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL, 2003

Synopsis

A guide to Hinduism through the ages, offering readers an accessible way of exploring its complex deities, mythological characters, and ideas. * A chronology of the mythological universe and the history of Hinduism, explaining the working and purpose of time and mythic time within the culture * An illustrated A-Z section with entries on major deities, characters, themes, rituals, and beliefs of Hinduism in cultural context

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Review:

"[T]his elegantly crafted work is designed for the general reader and will be a reliable reference standard for all library collections." - Library Journal

"Williams has compiled a learned text based on sound knowledge of the Hindu religion. His methodical coverage of variant spellings, pronunciation, and capitalization in the preface is a valuable guide to writers and researchers . . . Overall, the handbook is a prize catch for public, church, temple, school, and college libraries." - Booklist

"This handbook will be helpful to the novice in Hindu mythology . . . accessible to the general reader." - American Reference Books Annual

"Williams's introduction is an extraordinary piece that should be recommended to any student first approaching Hindu mythology . . . recommended without reservation to all libraries . . . highly recommended; general and academic readers." - Choice

Synopsis:

Hindu mythology is a complex mythology of multifaceted deities, lengthy heroic tales, and arcane philosophies, with a 3000-year history of reinterpretations and adaptations. This text looks at the connections between the structure of myth cycles and Indian storytelling and music traditions.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1576071065
• ISBN 13: 9781576071069
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 394