Dictionary of Hindu lore and legend

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Dictionary of Hindu lore and legend

Anna L. Dallapiccola

Thames & Hudson, [2004]

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Note

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

Bibliography: p. 221-223

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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  • 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
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