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Hindu Mythology And Religion Paperback Book by John Dowson from Rupa 1989
Professor Dowson's Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion is now offered not only in a new format, but in a fresh, state-of-the-art typeset as well.
Incorporated here, in addition, are standard, meticulously worked-out diacritical marks -- as rather mechanical aids in comprehending the transliteration of Indic sounds, more specifically of the Sanskrit alphabet, into English.
In its alphabetically arranged articles of varying lengths, the Dictionary tries to encompass the vast Hindu pantheon, in all its complexity and symbolic/metaphorical representations.
Covering a whole mix of mythological characters: gods and demons, prajapatis and raksasas, it also presents explanatory accounts of important events/episodes, legends, literary works, and even geographical locales, associated with Hindu myths and religious beliefs.
Acclaimed worldwide ever since its first appearance, the Dictionary continues to appeal to scholars and general readers seeking to discover for themselves the awesome world of Hindu mythology and the grand cosmogonic design it unveils.
Book is in acceptable condition. General shelf and corner wear. Some light staining on interior and exterior. A few white marks on front and back cover. Some issues with the spine (See photo #3) Store sticker on the back cover. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.
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