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Originally published in 1894, Dowson's Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology remains the most comprehensive, authoritative, and concise work on the subject. It is to all intents and purposes a dictionary of Hinduism, and although there have been other larger and more diffuse attempts at the subject, none has been more successful. Revised over a number of years, this volume is a reprint of the seventh edition, considered to be the work at the height of its usefulness for the reader. Arranged alphabetically, the dictionary has hundreds of entries on a host of deities and myths, demons, etymology, ethics, esoteric writings, faith, fire, Hell, sacrifice, incarnations, mystic words, philosophy, revelation, sleep, the supreme soul, the three worlds and many other subjects, ending with a Sanskrit index and a general index. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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New study of Hindu mythology and role of rivers, related pilgrim sites within the Hindu tradition. scholarly. ... Read more

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This Book Is In English And Tamil. ... Read more

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This Book Is In Sanskrit. ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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And An Appendix Comprising The Minor Avatars And The Mythological And Religious Terms Of The Hindus. ... Read more

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Studies the evolution of Balarama in Vaisnavism through comparative analysis of Balarama stories from selected Hindu puranas, asserting that Balarama was a multifaceted deity of considerable importance in early Vaisnavism. The analysis of Balarama stories provides insight into the long process of the development of Vaisnavism. ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: With Notices of Various Mountain and Island Tribes, Inhabiting the Two Peninsulas of India and the Neighbouring Islands, and an Appendix, Comprising the Minor Avatars and the Mythological and Religious Terms, &c. &c., of the Hindus; Original Published by: Parbury, Allen in 1832 in 514 pages; Subjects: Mythology, Hindu; Ethnology; Hindus; Hinduism; History / Asia / India & South Asia; Religion / Hinduism / General; Social Science / Anthropology / General; Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural; Social Science / Folklore & Mythology; ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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1882. The author's objective is to present a full and trustworthy account of the mythology of the Hindus. Contents: The Vedic Deities; The Puranic Deities; and The Inferior Deities. ... Read more

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This massive and comprehensive volume is the culminatingpublishing event of the author's lengthy and meticulousresearches into Khmer mythology, its messages and meanings.From around 800 to 1300, the Khmer empire stretchedacross a vast portion of mainland Southeast Asia; its powerfulrulers built magnificent temples to glorify their reigns,and adorned them with carved stone work of immense size,complexity, and artistry. In statuary, myriad pediments andlintels, and many miles of bas-relief walls were portrayedthe lives and legends of Hindu gods, adopted and transformedfrom Indian sources, and Buddhist themes.Professor Roveda has previously published on the motifsand mythology of the Khmer stonework in the Angkor area;this monumental volume incorporates that work as well ashis researches on Khmer monuments flung acrossCambodia, Thailand, and Laos.The book is illustrated with over800 color plates,and is accompanied by a CD that presents an additional 1000 images. The work is an indispensible tool for anyone engaged in the study of Khmer art and civilization. ... Read more

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An essential visual encyclopedia of Khmer art
Southeast Asia is a complex intersection of South Asian and East Asian cultures; from the 9th to the 14th centuries the Khmer Empire ruled Southeast Asia and linked all these roads.

Vittorio Roveda has made two profound prior contributions to Khmer history: his 1998 work Khmer Mythology: Secrets Of Angkor Wat, followed by Sacred Angkor: The Carved Reliefs of Angkor Wat in 2007. His third major work, Images of the Gods: Khmer Mythology in Cambodia, Laos & Thailand, draws from both previous studies and includes the photography of Jaro Poncar Angkor Revisited, and others to create the ultimate visual reference of Khmer art.

These key works wouldn't have been possible without the organizational and graphic contributions of River Books publisher, Narisa Chakrabongse Siam in Trade and War: Royal Maps of the Nineteenth Century. Seeing an edition from River Books Press guarantees quality, value and graphic sophistication.

It is important to note that our North American edition from Ray Furse at Floating World Editions also relies on the Thailand printing model. Books like this are, unfortunately, not possible to produce in the United States at this price point. "Images of the Gods" is a casebound edition of 640 pages with more than 1,800 color illustrations. The book also includes a photos CD (that I personally found tedious - difficult to navigate with low quality digital images). But as a "freebie" in a book that Amazon now sells for $72? A crazy good value for anyone interested in the subtleties of Khmer art.

The photos are indexed by legend, description and era. The Table of Contents includes:

Making images of the gods; Images in Khmer art; Chronology of Khmer images and styles; Vaishnava myths; Krishna myths; The Mahabharata; The legend of Rama; The Shiva myths; Lesser gods and deities; Mythological figures and events; Buddhist legends; The Jatakas; The Bodhisattva; Heraldic images of the Buddha; Historic and secular events; Tapestry reliefs; Undecoded reliefs; The diffusion of images in Cambodia; The diffusion of images in Thailand and Laos; Visual narratives: a summary; Selected temple plans; End notes; Glossary; Bibliography; and Index.

This is a masterpiece of art history and an important reference tool for any library relating to the study of Asian art.

Images of the Gods
This standard work about the Khmer mythology in South East Asia is certainly of great use for professionals but also comprehensible for non-experts, although for non professionals a basic interest in and knowledge of, for instance, the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, the Puranascould be useful for the understanding of the massive information of this book.

To estimate the real value of this book and enjoy it completely the reader should preferably have had the occasion to visit Khmer monuments in Cambodia, in Thailand or/and in Laos or at least have read some standard works about the Khmer architecture.
Angkor: Celestial Temples of the KhmerAngkor: Cambodia's Wondrous Khmer Temples, F[[ASIN:9748225836 Sacred Angkor: The Carved Reliefs of Angkor WatThe Khmers (The Peoples of South-East Asia and the Pacific)Angkor: An Illustrated Guide to the MonumentsAngkor: Temples et monumentsKhmer Mythology: Secrets Of Angkor Watifth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guide)Sacred Angkor: The Carved Reliefs of Angkor WatThe Archaeology of Mainland Southeast Asia: From 10,000 B.C. to the Fall of Angkor (Cambridge World Archaeology)AngkorCambodian Architecture: Eighth to Thirteenth Centuries (Handbook of Oriental Studies/Handbuch Der Orientalistik) ... Read more

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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. They also portray the main deities of the Hindu pantheon--Shiva, Vishnu, and Devi--and their relationships with antigods, nymphs, and ascetics. Drawn from a variety of sources, most notably the encyclopedic Puranas, the myths range from the early centuries A.D. to the sixteenth century, conveying their enduring appeal and the religious teachings derived from them. ... Read more

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Just released, a fresh new guide to Hindu deities, scholarly yet readable. some illus. with numerous references. ... Read more