Devi by John Stratton
The monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have severely limited the portrayal of the divine as feminine. But in Hinduism God very often means Goddess. This extraordinary collection explores twelve different Hindu goddesses, all of whom are in some way related to Devi, the Great Goddess. They range from the liquid goddess-energy of the River Ganges to the possessing, entrancing heat of Bhagavati and Seranvali. They are local, like Vindhyavasini, and global, like Kali; ancient, like Saranyu, and modern, like Mother India. The collection combines analysis of texts with intensive fieldwork, allowing the reader to see how goddesses are worshiped in everyday life. In these compelling essays, the divine feminine in Hinduism is revealed as never before-fascinating, contradictory, powerful.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9789382277453 |
| ISBN 10 | 9382277455 |
| Title | Devi |
| Author | John Stratton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Aleph Book Company |
| Year published | 2017-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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