Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious TraditionGoddess worship has long been a significant aspect of Hinduism. In this book David Kinsley, author of The Sword and the Flute—Kali & Krsna: Dark Visions of the Terrible and the Sublime in Hindu Mythology, sorts out the rich yet often chaotic history of Hindu goddess worship. |
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3 P257rvat299 | 35 |
4 Sarasvat299 | 55 |
5 S299t257 | 65 |
6 R257dh257 | 81 |
7 Durg257 | 95 |
10 The M257trk257s | 151 |
11 T257r257 Chinnamast257 and the Mah257vidy257s | 161 |
12 Goddesses and Sacred Geography | 178 |
13 Village Goddesses | 197 |
The Indus Valley Civilization | 212 |
Notes | 221 |
Bibliography | 253 |
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Hindu Goddesses: Visions of the Divine Feminine in the Hindu Religious Tradition David R. Kinsley No preview available - 1987 |
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