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The Myths and Gods of India: The Classic Work on Hindu Polytheism from the Princeton Bollingen Series: The Classic Work of Hindu Polytheism
 
 
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The Myths and Gods of India: The Classic Work on Hindu Polytheism from the Princeton Bollingen Series: The Classic Work of Hindu Polytheism [Kindle Edition]

Alain Daniélou (Author)
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A pleasure to behold and an invigorating experience to read. -- American Anthropologist

If you read only one book on Hinduism, it must be Danielou's Myths and Gods of India. -- Tyr, August 2002

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This widely praised study of Hindu deities reveals the message of tolerance and adaptability at the heart of this ancient religion.
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 2784 KB
  • Print Length: 414 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0892813547
  • Publisher: Inner Traditions (1 Dec 1991)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B005PQUZ3G
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #333,532 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Daniélou is the master teatcher of Hindu Mythology. 18 Feb 2001
By Isabella Balkert
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If you will only bye one book about the Hindu Pantheon, bye this one!! What can I say. It is the most impressive book about the subject. You will get a lot more than you came for. In fact, you will get the key to Hindu Philosophy as well as a detailed description on any Devi, Deva, Demon or Androgyne you can think of. You can use it as an introduction on Hindu Mythology. As an advanced student, you cannot live without it, because Daniélou has the angle to Hindu Mythology, and the deeper knowledge based on the scriptures, that most would have to spend half a lifetime to consider the importance of. Here you get it on a silver platter.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite the original 11 Aug 2000
By Cathy - Published on Amazon.com
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Not only a wonderful reference book, but also enjoyable just to read straight through. It covers myths and gods, philosphy, mantras, yantras, worship and rituals, and includes 32 pages of black-and-white photographs of Indian sculptures of the gods. It has an excellent 41-page index. The only reason I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it omits 89 pages of Sanskrit text that appear in the original hardcover Bollingen edition as an appendix, and that are referenced throughout the body of the book. Otherwise it is an exact copy of that classic work. Most readers will probably not mind this omission, but Sanskrit scholars will find it disappointing and would be well advised to seek out a copy of the original hardcover.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Myths and Gods of India : The Classic Work on Hindu Poly 1 Aug 2000
By M. Scott - Published on Amazon.com
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Of the three works of this author that I have read (Siva & Dionysus, The Phallus and this one), this is by far his best and shows him at his best. It is eloquent, lucid, comprehensive and inspiring. Unlike the other two books, this one is obviously written with a passion for his subject, and, also unlike the other two books, it has an index (!) which makes it accessible! A great reference book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Informative Research Materials 4 Jun 2010
By Catherine M. Maillet - Published on Amazon.com
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This book provided an in-depth look at several specific Hindu Gods. A very well written, comprehensive book that those unfamiliar with Hinduism will understand. If anyone is researching Hinduism, this book is essential.
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