A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses: Tales of the Feminine Divine from India and Beyond

A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses: Tales of the Feminine Divine from India and Beyond Imagining the divine as female is rareeven controversialin most religions. Hinduism, by contrast, preserves a rich and continuous tradition of goddess worship. A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses conveys the diversity of this tradition by bringing together a fresh array of captivating and largely overlooked Hindu goddess tales from different regions. As the first such anthology of goddess narratives in translation, this collection highlights a range of sources from ancient myths to modern lore. The goddesses featured here battle demons, perform miracles, and grant rare Tantric visions to their devotees. Each translation is paired with a short essay that explains the goddesss historical and social context, elucidating the ways religion adapts to changing times. Wydawnictwo: University of California Press Rok wydania: 2020 Okładka: twarda Liczba stron: 374 Wymiary: 16.1 x 23.5 x 2.9 cm Ilustracje: 24 line illustrations, 1 map Język: angielski ISBN: 9780520375741