Vedic Mythology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781410215185)

This book occupies a very important position in the study of the history of religions. It traces the earliest stage in the evolution of beliefs which constitute the source of religious concepts of the majority of the modern Indians. The book is divided into seven chapters and is well documented with Sanskrit and general index. This book is definitely a valuable contribution to the Vedic mythology. Contents: Introduction Vedic Conceptions of the World and Its Origin The Vedic Gods Mythical Priests and Heroes Animals and Inanimate Objects Demons and Fiends Eschatology Arthur Anthony Macdonell, M.A., Ph.D. (1854-1930), of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, was Boden Professor of Sanskrit and Fellow of Balliol.

Author: Arthur Anthony Macdonell
ISBN-10: 1410215180
ISBN-13: 9781410215185
Publisher: University Press of the Pacific
Language: English
Published: 07/26/2004
Pages: 184
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.48w x 0.47d