A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses: Tales of the Feminine Divine from India and Beyond (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780520375758)

Imagining the divine as female is rare--even controversial--in 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 goddess's historical and social context, elucidating the ways religion adapts to changing times.

Author: Michael Slouber
ISBN-10: 0520375750
ISBN-13: 9780520375758
Publisher: University of California Press
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2020
Pages: 374
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.90d