The Vāhana and Naraka cycles
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The Vāhana and Naraka cycles
(Supplement to Groningen Oriental studies, . The Skandapurāṇa ; v. 2B ; Adhyāyas 31-52)
Brill, c2014
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Text in Sanskrit with English synopsis
Bibliography: p. 343-354
Includes indexes
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Skandapurana IIb presents a critical edition of Adhyayas 31-52 from the Skandapurana, with an introduction and English synopsis. The text edited in this volume includes central myths of early Saivism, such as the destruction of Daksa's sacrifice and Siva acquiring the bull for his vehicle. Also included is an extensive description of the thirteen hells (Naraka).
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