Hindu Myths

by Anna L. Dallapiccola

Book Overview

India has long been regarded as the home of Hinduism, its mythology constituting the backbone of Indian culture. Hindu myths have been adapted over the centuries to incorporate new or revised characters, and they continue to play a central role in modern Indian life. Retold here in their colorful and dramatic splendor, the Hindu myths touch on the key narrative themes of creation, preservation, destruction, delusion, and the bestowal of grace...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292702337
• ISBN13: 9780292702332
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 9.6"