Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend
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- $16.99
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- $16.99
Publisher Description
Over 1000 accessible, informative and authoritative entries to answer any major question about Hinduism, its mythology, practices, customs and laws. Wide-ranging topics include Hindu myths and legends, temple architecture, festivals, astrology, Ayurvedic medicine and contemporary Hinduism. Maps provide easy reference to major cities, regions, rivers, mountains and pilgrimage sites, cultural, religious and historical background. Specially researched illustrations, including works of art reproduced here for the first time, reveal the rich imagery of Hindu sculpture, architecture, painting, dance and theatre.
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From abhayamudra, the hand pose that Hindus use to dispel fear and offer divine protection, to the yupa, a pillar used in Vedic sacrifice, Anna Dallapiccola's Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend offers brief alphabetical entries on all aspects of Hindu history, belief and practice. Included are maps, a chronology, a brief rundown of India's most important dynasties and 243 b&w photos. The entries are short and not intended to be comprehensive, but they offer a useful overview of such topics as Hindu mythology, art, architecture and the caste system.
