Dictionary of Hindu lore and legend

Author(s)

• Dallapiccola, Anna L. (Anna Libera)

Bibliographic Information

Dictionary of Hindu lore and legend

Anna L. Dallapiccola

Thames & Hudson, [2004]

Note

"First published in hardcover in the United States of America in 2002 by Thames & Hudson Inc."--T.p. verso

Description and Table of Contents

Description

* 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 * List of principal dynasties and empires gives cultural, religious and historical background * Reference material includes Sanskrit equivalents of English-language subjects * Chronology places the main historical events and literary works * Specially researched illustrations, including works of art reproduced here for the first time, reveal the rich imagery of sculpture, architecture, painting, dance and theatre

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Details

• NCID: BA81056581
• ISBN:
  • 0500284024
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London
• Pages/Volumes: 224 p.
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • DC22 : 294.51303
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Legends, Hindu
  • LCSH : Mythology, Hindu